Description

Family Walks and Hikes is a bestselling series of guidebooks written specifically for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. These accurate, attractive guides feature curated routes, informative maps, and colour photographs.

The second volume in the Vancouver Island two-volume set brings together a unique selection of walks and hikes for visitors and locals looking for accessible and enjoyable routes in the area between northern Nanaimo and Strathcona Park, including:

Seal Bay Nature Park / Xwee Xwhya Luq
Upper Browns River Medicine Bowls
Royston Ghost Ship Trail
Trent River Falls
Lighthouse Country Trail
Horne Lakes Cave
Big Qualicum River
Fossli Park
Greenmax Anglers' Trail
Hole in the Wall
Alberni Lookout
Little Qualicum Falls
Ammonite Falls

Ranging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, these hikes are all accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step-by-step directions, and full-colour photographs.

Each route includes: