110 Nature Hot Spots In Ontario

Previously published under title: 100 nature hot spots in Ontario.

A guide to the best places in Ontario to connect with the natural world.

The best-selling book of Ontario wildlands now features 15 additional destinations. This reader-friendly guide explores the remarkable splendor and diversity of the province, from its soaring clifftops, subterranean caves and thundering cataracts to the province's tallest white pine, the oldest rocks on Earth and the warbler capital of North America. The guide is organized by region, and each destination includes a descriptive profile illustrated with color photographs and at-a-glance information about special features and contact details. Regional maps showcase locations. Some of these hot spots are surprisingly close to towns and cities, some are hidden urban treasures, and many are ideal for a day trip. The new hot spots include the following: Kopegaron Woods is a 1.3-kilometre loop buffered by farm fields that is a quiet haven for naturalists, botanists and bird lovers. SC Johnson Rail Trail offers a beautiful vista of a large oxbow on the Grand River. Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail follows the Grand River and is studded with river overlooks. Rock Point Provincial Park features a limestone shelf embedded with 350-million-year-old fossils. Barnum Creek Nature Reserve is mosaic of habitats from hardwood, mixed wood, grassland, marsh and swamp that attracts wildlife and birds. Redbridge Mountain View Trail guides hikers to a gorgeous vantage point of the wilderness surrounding North Bay. Parrott's Bay Conservation Area features excellent bird and wildlife viewing opportunities. Point Petre provides an impressive glimpse into the geological history of this part of the Lake Ontario shoreline. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail through Kingston offers a peek into the city's history. Gould Lake Conservation Area is 589 hectares of Canadian Shield wilderness. Charleston Lake Provincial Park has excellent trails with good wildlife viewing and a vantage point from the highest peak in the county. These family-friendly destinations will appeal to naturalists, budding botanists and biologists, photographers, hikers, campers and paddlers.

An inspiring guide to the best nature getaways in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. 110 Nature Hot Spots in Manitoba and Saskatchewan is a beautifully illustrated guidebook that explores the natural splendor and remarkable recreation of these diverse provinces. Each entry includes a descriptive destination profile, beautiful photographs and at-a-glance information about special features, locations and available activities and amenities. Both provinces are divided into three chapters -- south, central and north -- and feature Special Interest sections to help readers craft their adventures based on their interests and discover even more hot spots. Manitoba is home to some of the best wildlife-watching opportunities in Canada and unparalleled wild spaces and recreation. This section of the book covers the best nature hot spots in Manitoba, as well as a handful in Northwestern Ontario (also known as Manitoba's playground), including: Churchill Little Limestone Lake Pimachiowin Aki UNESCO World Heritage Site Riding Mountain National Park. Saskatchewan, or the "Land of the Living Skies," constantly surprises visitors with the diversity of its landscapes and the scope of its recreational opportunities. This section of the book showcases the many gems Saskatchewan has waiting, such as: Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park Big Muddy Badlands Grasslands National Park Wanuskewin Heritage Park. This is an essential selection for all bookstores, libraries and especially travel stores, travel offices, tour organizers and tourism centers.

"150 Nature Hot Spots in Canada" is the ultimate guide to the natural wonders and outdoor recreational opportunities the country has to offer, featuring parks, conservation areas and wild places from every province and territory.

Showcases over 600 sites easily accessible by the amateur naturalist. Chapters describe how to get the most out of a nature trip, and provide overviews of Ontario's natural history and rich plant and animal life.

"This book features 100 destinations in BC for nature lovers, from national parks to regional conservancies to beautiful trails. The authors discuss the features of each destination as well as the natural histories of the animals found there."--Provided by publisher.