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Hike VICTORIA
For those who enjoy being in the fresh air surrounded by the natural world Hike Victoria is for you.
Within a stone's throw of the city you can be in the dense forest of East Sooke Park, on the ridge top of Gowlland Tod, beside the placid waters of Matheson Lake, beachcombing on the shores of Island View Beach or strolling through a quiet neighbourhood in North Saanich.
Whether you want a vigorous hike or a pleasant walk you'll find just what you want in this easy to follow and user-friendly guidebook.
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Bike VICTORIA
Getting on your bike and going for a ride is one of life's simpler pleasures. Bike Victoria has been compiled to enhance that pleasure.
Whether you want a short, easy jaunt around some local neighbourhood, a coastal ride, a circular tour of the city, a biking wine-tasting tour, a long, vigorous road-bike excursion or a few days leisurely trip, you'll find it in Bike Victoria.
With its detailed route maps and easy to read instructions, you can't go wrong. Whether you're a visitor or a resident, you'll derive a wealth of enjoyment from this user-friendly guidebook.
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Walk VICTORIA
What better way for residents and visitors to explore the scenic and varied landscapes in and around Victoria than on foot.
In Walk Victoria there's a walk for everyone - from a half-hour stroll along Oak Bay's Bowker Creek to a three-hour wilderness adventure in Thetis Lake Regional Park.
You'll find walks down tree-lined streets and intriguing allyways, along lakeshores and oceanside, through dense forests and up rocky mounts. They are all here with clear maps, "at a glance" information and easy to follow descriptions of the walks. Walk Victoria is an indispensable guide for all who want to discover this gem of a city and its environs.
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John has written another appealing guide to Victoria's most beautiful places, this time from a cyclist's perspective. I can't wait to get on my bike and explore.
Bike Victoria is a great resource for residents, visitors and athletes of all abilities. I have lived in Victoria for 10 years and even as an avid cyclist I still don't know all the best places to cycle.
"Every household in Victoria should have this book. Put on your walking shoes and get out there!"
John Crouch's Walk Victoria is not only a perennial bestseller at Bolen Books, it is one of our favourite books to sell: a product that we have used, enjoyed and can recommend without reservation. We can hardly wait for Bike Victoria!
This indispensable guide for exploring the varied, scenic landscapes around Victoria includes detailed maps, lots of photographs and easy to follow instructions. It's simply the best walking guide to the area we've ever seen.