Western Canada Footprint Handbook by Matthew Gardner

Western Canada Footprint Handbook by Matthew Gardner

Mountain ranges, rolling plains, dramatic deserts and moonscape Badlands: get back to nature with Footprint's fully revised and updated guide to Western Canada. Now in its 4th edition this guide gives you everything you need to get the most from the great outdoors, whether you want to strike out on your own or go with an adventure tour operator. Detailed listings include ranches and wilderness lodges, B&B s and bush camps, plus the best places to eat and, crucially, how to get around, whether it's by car, bus, train or snowmobile! In-depth listings of all the best adventure activities, from hiking and biking to canoeing, skiing, rock climbing and whitewater rafting Covering British Columbia, the Rockies, Alberta and the Yukon Thorough listings of where to eat, sleep and drink to suit every budget New lightweight hardback format making the guide much more traveller friendly and durable

Matthew Gardner grew up in London (England, not Ontario!), gaining a French degree from Bristol Univeristy, and a teaching diploma from Goldsmiths College, London. He spent two years teaching, then a decade travelling the world, writing several travel guides along the way (plus the obligatory unfinished novels). He met his wife, Alison, in Mexico. She is a Canadian chef and artist, who has lived in almost every major town in this book. The couple lived in the West Kootenays, British Columbia, for seven years, and currently reside in Victoria, where Matthew is completing a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. They have two children: Theo, and Olivia.

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ISBN 13	9781907263255
ISBN 10	190726325X
Title	Western Canada Footprint Handbook
Author	Matthew Gardner
Series	Footprint Handbook
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Bradt Travel Guides
Year published	2011-04-04
Number of pages	448
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.