Wilderness Rivers of Manitoba: Journey by Canoe Through the Land Where the Spirit Lives
Manitoba is a canoeist's paradise with more than 100,000 lakes and rivers flowing through rolling prairie, boreal forests, delta marshlands, rugged Precambrian shield country and northern tundra.\ Wilson spent four years traversing 2,500 miles of historic fur-trade routes and traditional native water routes to research this book. Wilderness Rivers of Manitoba unlocks the mysteries of navigating this remarkable landscape, providing both regional and international canoeing enthusiasts with...
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A well mapped and documented guide to wilderness canoe trips in Manitoba appropriate for a range of abilities from whitewater adventures for seasoned paddlers to quieter and shorter trips for the less seasoned.
Forewords Acknowledgements Corporate Sponsors Introduction Preface\ The Spirit of the Place: Helpful Information Being Prepared: Things You Should Know Nature Observation Artifacts and Spiritual Places How to Use This Book Helpful Notes on Using the Legend\ The Rivers\ Le Petit Nord Manigotagan River Bloodvein River Gammon River Sasaginnigak and Leyond River Pigeon River Berens River The Middle Track Hayes River Grass River Land of Little Sticks Seal River Cochrane, Thlewiaza, Caribou Rivers\ Afternotes\ River Conservation - The Politics of Wilderness\ Checklist Menu Chart River Notes Bibliography of Suggested Readings Directory of Services
\ Wildlife ActivistDetailed information... Hap Wilson has personally explored the rivers.\ \ \ \ \ \ Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal - Linda Turk\ Compiled by Hap Wilson, an outdoor writer who has more than thirty years of experience as a wilderness guide... personally documented maps... far more information than a volume size might lead the reader to expect.\ \ \ \ Cottage TimesSound advice on important topics... Anyone planning a canoe trip to the areas covered by Wilson will benefit greatly by reading these guidebooks, but even canoeing enthusiasts not planning on travelling to these regions by canoe will enjoy just reading them.\ \ \ \ \ \ Canadian CameraEngaging and idiosyncratic... the clear pen-and-ink maps are full of details... some photographers dream of wild places and seek the way. I would recommend these books to them.\ \ \
