Paddling Through History: Sea Kayak Vancouver and Victoria
- ISBN-10
- 1894765575
- ISBN-13
- 9781894765572
- Category
- Sea kayaking
- Pages
- 188
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
- Authors
- Aileen Stalker, Andrew Nolan
Description
Experience inner-city paddling with a guide that tells the story of Vancouver and Victoria from water level. Explore history with the tales behind the people, bridges, lighthouses, museums and watercraft you will see as you explore these waterways. Paddling Through History explains place names, geology and other highlights, and is illustrated with maps and photos.
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