| Paddling Prince Edward Island Contributor(s): Gillette, Bob (Author) |
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ISBN: 0762741171 ISBN-13: 9780762741175 Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing OUR PRICE: $16.10 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2006 Annotation: For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuide(R) has set the standard for outdoor recreation guidebooks. Written by top outdoors experts and enthusiasts, each guide invites you to experience the endless adventure and rugged beauty of the great outdoors. Paddling Prince Edward Island features all the best paddling spots at this bucolic island, renowned for its charming villages, friendly people, varied wildlife, and abundant waters. This guide provides information on traveling to and around PEI, as well as directions to paddling put-ins and suggested routes. Sidebars on the Island's history, culture, and wildlife combine for a thorough introduction to this unspoiled vacation destination--as seen from the seat of a canoe or kayak. Look inside to find: Seventy-five paddling areas suited to every ability Accurate driving directions to access points Detailed maps showing put-ins, optional paddling routes, and latitude and longitude Information on conditions and hazards, basic equipment, and outfitters |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Canada - Atlantic Provinces (nb, Nl, Ns, Pe) - Sports & Recreation | Canoeing - Sports & Recreation | Kayaking |
| Dewey: 797.122 |
| LCCN: 2006015843 |
| Series: Falcon Guides Paddling |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.06" W x 9" (0.71 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Prince Edward Island, the smallest of Canada's provinces, is a growing destination for canoeists and recreational and sea kayakers. PEI's bucolic setting, charming towns, varied wildlife, friendly people, and abundant and accessible waters make it a kind of paddler's paradise. This book guides the reader to all of the best paddling waters on PEI, with directions to put-ins, information on typical paddling conditions and hazards, and places and wildlife of special interest. Sidebars and a substantial introduction provide information about traveling to PEI, and highlight the island's history, culture, and natural history. More than a simple paddling guide, Paddling Prince Edward Island is a thorough introduction to this unspoiled vacation destination, as seen from the seat of a canoe or kayak. |