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$17.50 Cdn
Description:
One hundred
and fifty kilometres north of Fort St-James, the Nation River links four
long narrow lakes to form one British Columbia's best paddling
destinations. The Nation Lakes Canoe Route begins in the southern reaches
of the Omineca Mountains and ends at the edge of BC's Interior Plateau.
By undertaking the trip
described in this guidebook, paddlers will not only progress through two
different geographical zones, they will become immersed in the raw
beauty of the Canadian sub-boreal forest.
The Nation Lakes Canoe
Route is perfect for intermediate paddlers and supervised beginners who
want to experience the joys of canoe tripping in a truly pristine
environment. Clear waters, free-running streams, fine sandy beaches, and
great vistas reward outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes with a never to
be forgotten wilderness experience.
This guidebook includes
detailed maps, waypoint coordinates, and descriptions of every campsite
and point of interest on the route.
Author:
Michel
Gauthier has paddled thousands of kilometres on Canadian waterways. He
is the author of The Nation Lakes Canoe Route and The
Sayward Forest Canoe Circuit. His
canoeing articles have been published in Kanawa, Canada's Canoeing
and Kayaking Magazine. He is a member of Paddle Canada and past
president of the Comox Paddlers, a club based on Vancouver Island,
British Columbia.
See
Michel's Bio
Specifications: Book, perfect bound, 176 pages, 5.5" x 8.5"
ISBN: 978-0-9865095-2-0
Reviews:
By
Anneli Puchase, author of The Wind Weeps
If you want a memorable summer holiday in B.C.'s
wilderness, why not try paddling the Nation Lakes Canoe Route? Michel
Gauthier's book will guide you confidently through a great adventure.
Not only do you have accurate directions for your paddling route, with
maps and exact GPS locations, but all along the way, the author makes
you aware of the special plants, animals, and land formations you will
see en route. Be sure to have your camera ready to record the beauties
of nature along the Nation Lakes Canoe Route. Reading this book will
inspire you to make the trip and it will help you to do it safely. It
gives you precise directions for almost every aspect of the journey;
riffles to watch for, logjams to avoid, and places to camp. You'll find
lots of tips for planning a successful and unique adventure. Definitely
leave room in your pack for The Nation Lakes Canoe Route because this
book is a "must have."
Table of Contents:
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Introduction
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11
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Overview of the Trip
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15
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Ecoregions and Biogeoclimatic Zones
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19
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Geology
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21
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Climate
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23
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Water Level and Water Flow
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25
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History
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27
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Trees, Shrubs, and Plants
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33
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Wildlife
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39
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Camping and Campfires
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43
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Leave no Trace
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45
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More on Bear Awareness
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55
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Experience and Safety
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59
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Access and Egress
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67
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About Maps
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73
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Legend
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72
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Magnetic Declination
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75
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GPS (Global Positioning System)
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77
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How to Use the Grid Lines
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79
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Overview Map
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81
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Tsayta Lake
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83
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Tsayta Lake (west end) Waypoints
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87
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Tsayta Lake (east end) Waypoints
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91
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Nation River—Tsayta to Indata
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95
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Nation River Waypoints—Tsayta to
Indata
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99
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Indata Lake
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103
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Indata Lake Waypoints
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107
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Nation River—Indata to Tchentlo
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111
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Nation River Waypoints—Indata to
Tchentlo
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113
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Tchentlo Lake
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117
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Tchentlo Lake (west end) Waypoints
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119
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Tchentlo Lake (mid-lake) Waypoints
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127
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Tchentlo Lake (east end) Waypoints
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133
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Nation River—Tchentlo to Chuchi
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139
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Nation River Waypoints—Tchentlo to
Chuchi
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141
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Chuchi Lake
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143
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Chuchi Lake (west end) Waypoints
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145
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Chuchi Lake (mid-lake) Waypoints
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149
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Chuchi Lake (east end) Waypoints
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153
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Conclusion
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157
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Appendices
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159
to
175 |
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