Canoe Atlas of the Little North
$76.11 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.
This remarkable atlas, in an oversize format, is a landmark publication - the result of five decades of travel, research and documentation.
Dufferin Hikes
$22.39 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.
The Happy Camper The Essential Guide to Life Outdoors
$19.99 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.
Wilderness Pleasures
$19.99 US
SKU: WILPLEP
Do you love camping except for “that one part” (portaging, bugs, bad weather, second-rate food, sleeping bags, rocks, uphill hikes, downhill tumbles, tippy canoes, or, let’s face it, life without a toilet)? With his trademark mix of comic tales and expertise, veteran guide Kevin Callan reveals the secrets to smooth paddling and pleasure-filled camping. Topics include choosing the right trip, camping companion harmony, best camping gadgets and clothing, sleeping softly on hard ground, traveling light but eating well, bush martinis, close encounters of the wildlife kind, skinny-dipping, and how to make love in a canoe.
Plants of Southern Ontario
$24.00 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.
Dazed But Not Confused - Tales of a Wilderness Wanderer
$20.02 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.
UTM Map Plotting Corner Ruler
$10.38 US
SKU: UTMCorners
The UTM corner ruler is indispensable when plotting or measuring a GPS position or co-ordinate onto a topographic map, as a corner ruler will allow for very precise measurements to be made within the existing map grid square.
The Ganaraska Hiking Trail Map Guide
$24.00 US
SKU: GHT-01
Official map guide book of the Ganaraska Hiking trail. Includes overview and trail section maps for the entire Ganaraska Trail, from Port Hope to Wasaga Beach.
A Paddler's Guide to the Rivers of Ontario and Quebec
$15.98 US
SKU: PADGUIRIVCANP
A guide to the twenty top river trips through the wilds of Ontario and Quebec, including detailed route descriptions, maps showing all access points, important river features and accurate portage lengths - including the Rideau Canal, Saugeen River, Oxtongue, Little Bonnechere, Mattawa, Sturgeon, West Montreal River and more!
Animal Tracks of Ontario and Eastern Canada
$7.97 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.
Caledon Hikes
$22.39 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.
Canoeing - Ray Goodwin
$36.01 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
$10.38 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.
Cory Trepanier - Into The Arctic
$16.02 US
SKU: ITA1
"Into the Arctic" is the dramatic story of artist Cory Trepanier's first leg of his multi-year quest to explore and paint the vast wilderness of the Canadian Arctic.
Cory Trepanier - Into The Arctic Two
$16.02 US
SKU: ITA2
For years, artist Cory Trepanier has explored some of the most wild places in Canada. Few have walked in these landscapes. Even fewer have captured them on canvas. Now he's going further, into remote lands that are more challenging and more dangerous. Into a breathtaking arctic wilderness to experience and paint a land that might never be the same again.
Mammals of Canada
$26.40 US
SKU: ISBN: 978-1-55105-856-6
The mighty polar bear. The plucky beaver. The majestic caribou. These iconic animals are etched in our national consciousness (and on our coins), but they represent only a small fraction of the amazing variety of mammals found in Canada's wild.
Mors Kochanski - Bush Knots - DVD
$25.64 US
SKU: MK-DVD-10
In this 118 minute DVD Mors Kochanski covers knots and lashings for bushcraft and general outdoor use. Practice will make perfect, but Mors provides crucial info for getting you started.
Mors Kochanski - Clothing & Sleeping Bags - DVD
$25.64 US
SKU: MK-DVD-12
On this 113 minute Mors Kochanski DVD, Mors makes clear that nothing out ranks clothing as the most significant factor in successful survival in the Northern Forest. How much and what types of clothing work best in the Northern Forest? Watch this DVD and find out!
Mors Kochanski - Sticks as Tools and Implements - DVD
$25.64 US
SKU: MK-DVD-9
In this 94 minute DVD snowshoes, pack frames, saw frames and axe handles; Mors Kochanski covers these exceptionally handy tools for wilderness living that will make your stay in the woods more comfortable.
Temagami Planning Map - 3rd Edition
$28.04 US
SKU: FOT-T-2
For the past two decades, the Friends of Temagami has been documenting, restoring and promoting lost, forgotten and underused canoe routes in Temagami. This map is the result of a comprehensive review of existing information coupled with on-the-ground explorations.
Weather of Ontario
$19.99 US
SKU: ISBN: 978-1-55105-608-1
Here in Ontario, the weather can range from mild and wet in the south, to hot and humid in Toronto, to heavy flurries and cold in the north. Join acclaimed Ontario meteorologist Phil ''The Forecaster'' Chadwick as he explores this ever-fascinating subject.
