Books About the Outdoors

Edible & Medicinal Plants of Canada

$24.41 US

SKU: ISBN 13: 978-1-55015-572-5

Throughout human history plants have provided us with food, clothing, medicine and shelter. Canada is a huge country with diverse habitats that are home to an incredible diversity of plant species that have helped native peoples and early settlers survive through the centuries.

Bushcraft by Mors Kochanski

$15.44 US

SKU: 32-29-05C

Veteran wilderness survival instructor Mors Kochanski shares his practical, life-saving knowledge in this book. With clear instructions, extensive use of diagrams and a color photo supplement, this comprehensive reference includes all the practical skills and knowledge essential to not only survive but enjoy the wilderness.

Top 60 Canoe Routes of Ontario

$24.41 US

SKU: TOP60CANROUP

Newly updated for 2018, Top 60 Canoe Routes of Ontario adds 10 more routes over 48 more pages, and like the first edition of this book, this updated and expanded second edition is destined to become the classic guide to the very best canoeing the province has to offer.

Outdoor Emergency Medical Handbook

$16.26 US

SKU: OUTMEDEMEP

The Outdoor Medical Emergency Handbook is an essential guide to emergency medical procedures away from home, and provides easy-to-follow advice on how to prevent, treat and care for illnesses and injuries while outdoors or traveling.

Mushrooms of Ontario and Eastern Canada

$24.41 US

SKU: ISBN978-1-77213-001-0

Formerly Mushrooms of Northeast North America, Mushrooms of Ontario and Eastern Canada contains all the same information, including full-colour photographic field guide to over 600 mushrooms and fungi of Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada and Northeastern USA. Spectacular photos and excellent species information combine to make this a must-have reference book. Includes notes on edibility.

A Paddler's Guide To Weekend Wilderness Adventures in Southern Ontario

$16.26 US

SKU: PADGUIWEEP

Authored by renowned canoeist and outdoorsman Kevin Callan, this book covers the Ontario region closest to the American border and just a couple hours drive from Toronto. Here are 20 perfect quick-getaway canoe routes for one-, two- and three-day paddles. All are easy on the portages, big on the rewards of nature and not too far from your own backyard. These routes offer a variety of experiences, from cushy trips for novice paddlers to more challenging excursions for experienced canoeists.

Canoe Atlas of the Little North

$77.43 US

SKU: CANATLLITC

First Nations people call it Nishwawbe-Aski; "Land of the Original People." The area known as the Little North lies in Ontario and Manitoba, north of Lake Superior, east of Lake Winnipeg, west of James Bay and south of Hudson Bay. Early French fur traders referred to it as Le Petit Nord, as distinguished from the vast area west and north of Lake Winnipeg, Le Grand Nord. Despite its name, the Little North encompasses over 20 major lake and river systems within more than 500,000 square miles.

This remarkable atlas, in an oversize format, is a landmark publication - the result of five decades of travel, research and documentation.

Gränsfors Bruk Axe Book

$5.71 US

SKU: G-AB-E

This book will give you an understanding of which axe to choose depending on what you want to do. You'll find all this and a lot more useful information in The Axe Book.

A Paddler's Guide to Ontario's Cottage Country

$16.26 US

SKU: PADGUICOTCANP

Authored by renowned canoeist and outdoorsman Kevin Callan, this updated (with additional routes, new maps and a new format) book features 20 of the best canoe routes in Ontario's Kawarthas, Haliburton, Muskoka, and Georgian Bay regions. Full of photos and original maps showing all access points, important river features, and accurate portage lengths.

Outdoors the Scandinavian Way - Using a Knife

$26.90 US

SKU: CS-601114

Lars Fält's guide for all things Knife: knife history and use by indigenous peoples, how to use a knife safely, how to teach children to use a knife, sharpening, care, cleaning and maintenance of not only the blade, but the handle and sheath as well. Lars Fält has a long and storied history in the Swedish outdoor and survival community, and a lifetime of knife use, and knife use instruction.

Outdoors the Scandinavian Way - Using an Axe

$26.90 US

SKU: CS-601121

Lars Fält's guide for all things Axe: axe history, what you can use an axe for, how to safely use one, how to correctly sharpen an axe, how to replace an axe handle, how to care for it. Lars Fält has a long and storied history in the Swedish outdoor and survival community, and is responsible for the design of the Gransfors Bruk Outdoor Axe.

A Paddler's Guide to Killarney and the French River

$16.26 US

SKU: PADGUIKILP

The latest addition to Kevin Callan's guidebook series provides the 20 best canoeing, kayaking, and hiking trips in Ontario's picturesque Killarney/French River region, a favorite wilderness getaway spot in central Ontario. At least three of the routes in this book are documented here for the first time.

Birds of Ontario

$23.59 US

SKU: ISBN10: 155105-236-9

This illustrated field guide helps readers identify, understand and appreciate the birds of Ontario. It contains full-colour illustrations and detailed descriptions of 318 species. Includes a glossary of terms and a birder's checklist.

A Paddler's Guide to Quetico and Beyond

$20.33 US

SKU: PADGUIQUEP

Kevin Callan's "A Paddler's Guide to Quetico and Beyond" is a guide to Northwestern Ontario's "Canoe Country" - Ontario's Quetico Provinical Park which adjoins Wisconsin's Boundary Waters Canoe Area, and includes detailed route descriptions, maps showing all access points, important river features and accurate portage lengths.

Mors Kochanski - Basic Safe Travel & Boreal Survival Handbook

$25.22 US

SKU: MK-B001

While Mors Kochanski’s much loved “Bushcraft" is devoted mostly to the use of nature as the source of materials to live comfortably in the bush, his new title “Basic Safe Travel & Boreal Survival Handbook" goes into great length on how to cope with the major stresses one is apt to encounter when survival is one’s prime concern - including: dehydration, hypothermia, sleep deprivation, sleeping bags, bush beds and shelters, warming and signal fires, knife skills, useful knots, and conduct on bear country plus sections on navigation, map and compass skills, and crossing rivers safely.

Outdoors the Scandinavian Way - Winter Edition

$32.19 US

SKU: CS-601138

Covering the other great time of year to get outdoors, the much revered Swedish elder statesman of bushcraft, military survival, and outdoor living Lars Fält brings you Outdoors the Scandinavian Way (Winter Edition). This book provides an in depth overview of winter gear and equipment, food and drink, safety and medical emergencies, weather, navigation, group dynamics, snow shelters and much more. Written in a clear, informative style and accompanied by colour illustrations.

Once Around Algonquin - An Epic Canoe Journey

$16.26 US

SKU: ISBN978-1-9995286-0-7

Kevin Callan's Once Around Algonquin is an entertaining and exciting tale of misadventure on Algonquin Park's legendarily tough "Meanest Link" - a 420km route made up of 55 lakes, 6 rivers, and over 100 portages totalling 68km in Ontario, Canada.

In addition to tales of bloodthirsty mosquitos, stolen whiskey, moose pee in the campsite and an unexpected paddle through Huntsville's famed bathtub race, Callan also details the park's history and evolution, interweaving stories from this bromance adventure tale - all with Callan's strong storytelling, and trademark humour that shares insights into some of the challenges and rewards of canoe tripping for both the novice as well as the seasoned pro.

Ray Mears Essential Bushcraft

$16.29 US

SKU: ISBN: 0-340-82971-0

This is the bible of bushcraft: Water, shelter, fire, cordage, food, outfits...it's all here. 240 pages of everything (or almost everything) you need to know about bushcraft.

Outdoors the Scandinavian Way - Summer Edition

$32.19 US

SKU: CS-601107

Lars Fält is a much loved and respected Swedish elder statesman of bushcraft, military survival, and outdoor living. Outdoors the Scandinavian Way (Summer Edition) is the first English translation of Lars's work, and provides an excellent overview of summer outdoor back country travel and living, including biological and physiological needs, outdoor equipment, knives, axes, saws, canoeing, wild plants, fire making, knots and much more.

Complete Guide to Winter Camping

$20.33 US

SKU: 978-1-77085-988-3

Winter camping is a burgeoning activity in Canada, and Kevin Callan's Complete Guide to Winter Camping provides information and tips on every aspect of snow and ice fun and safety including advice on setting up shelters, choosing sleep systems, warm clothing, how to track animals, check ice thickness, operate a snowmobile and even catch a fish while winter camping - a down to earth, easy to read guide for the novice and seasoned pro alike.

Out On The Land - Ray Mears and Lars Fält

$38.71 US

SKU: 9781472924988

Out On The Land by Ray Mears and Lars Fält pairs two of bushcraft's holy trinity (the third being Mors Kochanski), and is a vast, fascinating look at the landscape, peoples, cultures, and wilderness of the boreal forest.

Mors Kochanski - The Grand Syllabus

$15.44 US

SKU: MK-B002

Mors Kochanski's new book The Grand Syllabus is an “all inclusive” syllabus of topics taught by Mors Kochanski at the University level, in his Extended Summer and Winter Courses, and in his Survival Instructor Trainee Program. Designed for the instructor or serious student, it is an excellent companion text to Mors' now classic "Bushcraft" for those looking to expand on their skill set.

Caledon Hikes

$24.41 US

SKU: 978-0-9940302-0-7

Caledon Hikes details 37 hiking loops in the Caledon region (northwest of Toronto) of Ontario including portions of the Bruce Trail, the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail, the Humber Valley Heritage Trail, the Grand Valley Trail, and the Trans Canada Trail.

A Paddler's Guide to Algonquin Park - 3rd Edition

$25.33 US

SKU: PADGUIALG3P

Only 320 kms from Toronto, Algonquin Park is one of Canada's foremost canoeing destinations; a paddler's paradise of spectacular lakes and rivers. This 3rd edition book by Kevin Callan features 64 more pages, 10 new canoe routes (for a total of 35), new photographs by Mr.Callan, and detailed redesigned maps showing portages and permitted campsites.

Dazed But Not Confused - Tales of a Wilderness Wanderer

$20.37 US

SKU: 978-1-45970-747-4

Kevin Callan presents his best adventures -- and misadventures -- in the wilderness. Entertaining, yet enlightening, the stories are full of enthusiasm and are designed to get people to explore the wilderness on their own, and it's hoped, be inspired to protect what's still left.

The Happy Camper The Essential Guide to Life Outdoors

$20.33 US

SKU: HAPCAMREVP

The Happy Camper is a comprehensive, heavily illustrated, highly entertaining compendium of basic wilderness instruction and well-tested campsite advice. One of North America's top canoeing and outdoors experts, Kevin Callan explains how to get the most from your camping experience -- no matter where you pitch your tent, what you forgot to pack or what the weather.

Plants of Southern Ontario

$24.41 US

SKU: ISBN: 978-1-55105-906-8

Southern Ontario features some of the most diverse ecologies in the country, and includes 760 species in 138 plant families; trees, shrubs and woody vines, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, rushes and sedges, and ferns and fern allies.

Halton Hikes

$24.41 US

SKU: 978-0-9940302-1-4

Halton Hikes details 37 hiking loops in Halton Region (west/northwest of Toronto) Ontario including portions of the Bruce Trail, as well as municipal trails and conservation areas along the Niagara Escarpment in Oakville, Burlington, and up through Campbellville, Milton, Acton, Georgetown in to Rockwood, Eden Mills, Erin and more.

Animal Tracks of Ontario and Eastern Canada

$8.11 US

SKU: 9781772130430

Animal Tracks of Ontario will help you identify tracks of all shapes and sizes, from the Deer Mouse to the White-tailed Deer. This book is perfect for children, teachers, parents, backwoods explorers and naturalists.

Birds of Canada

$26.85 US

SKU: ISBN 978-1-55105-589-3

A full colour, definitive guide book for the almost 500 bird species that call Canada home - ranging from warblers, to loons, to eagles to pelicans - all in one easier to use guide.

Canoeing - Ray Goodwin

$36.63 US

SKU: ISBN9781906095260

Ray Goodwin is the UK’s best known canoe coach, and has appeared in Ray Mears' Bushcraft Survival 2 video. In this book Ray covers all the basics of canoeing (single/doubles strokes, safety, etc..) with detailed pictures to accompany each section.

Compact Guide to Ontario Birds

$10.55 US

SKU: ISBN-10: 1-55105-467-1

Over 80 species of birds common to Ontario are featured in this easy-to-use introductory field guide. Colour illustrations and extensive natural history are featured in each two-page account.

Dufferin Hikes

$24.41 US

SKU: 978-0-9940302-2-1

Set north of Peel and Caledon Regions, north west of the city of Toronto, Dufferin Region offers excellent hiking opportunities in and around Orangeville, Shelburne, Mono, in the Hockley Valley, and at Mono Cliffs. Dufferin Hikes outlines 32 loop hikes ranging in length from 2.2 to 21 km long, with detailed maps, colour photos and local history and lore.

Hamilton and Area Hikes

$24.41 US

SKU: 978-0-9940302-3-8

The Hamilton area is home to over 100 waterfalls, and Hamilton and Area Hikes takes you to over 20 of them, and also includes loop hike routes in Stoney Creek, Dundas Valley, Paris, Grand River, Brantford, Cootes Paradise and Oshweken amongst others - with route lengths from 2.5 to 23.5 km in the Hamilton area and Brant County.

Knots for Kids

$5.70 US

SKU: 978-1-897278-96-3

The ability to tie the proper knot for a given application is an often overlooked, though essential element of one’s outdoor repertoire. Teaching kids these skills early sets them up for success not only in their their outdoor pursuits, now and throughout their lives, but in many aspects of everyday life as well.

Ray Mears Northern Wilderness

$16.29 US

SKU: ISBN978-0-340-98083-5

Northern Wilderness is a stunning celebration of one of earth's great wildernesses. Ray Mears journeys through Canada on foot, by canoe and by snowshoe through mountains, forests, tundra and ice in a land where roads can still be scarce.

Spirit Animals

$8.14 US

SKU: ISBN9781926696263

Our Aboriginal Elders tell of a time when animals and humans could speak to each other. When humans became too greedy and killed more animals than they needed for food, the Creator changed that relationship to protect the animals. So the Creator made a Spirit Animal to represent each one and granted them gifts they could give to people.

Swedish Blacksmithing

$51.35 US

SKU: ISBN978-91-975634-8-2

This book covers all aspects of Swedish smithing: The forge, iron and steel, techniques, axes, knives, hardening, suppliers, blacksmithing courses and more!

The Canoe

$24.41 US

SKU: 55407

The Canoe is the definitive history of the construction and use of the canoe, kayak, dugout and umiak in North America. The book covers the canoe's origins among Native peoples, its quick adoption by European settlers, its development from a working vessel to a recreational craft.

The New Trailside Cookbook

$16.26 US

SKU: NEWTRACOOP

The New Trailside Cookbook is an essential cookbook packed with easy, lightweight, high energy, gourmet recipes and comprehensive outdoor cooking information for hikers, day-trippers, canoeists and wilderness campers written by Kevin Callan and Margaret Howard.

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