NEW EDITION OF THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER
Travel personality Robin Esrock explores the most unique experiences in British Columbia and Alberta in this inspiring, expanded guide from the bestselling Bucket List series.
Having reported from over 115 countries on 7 continents, Robin Esrock has spent decades chasing the extraordinary. Travelling across British Columbia and Alberta, he’s discovered a wild variety of experiences that you simply cannot find anywhere else on the planet. With his renowned storytelling, trademark wit, curiosity, and eye-popping photos, Robin takes us on a personal journey to exceptional destinations and activities that are instantly memorable, absolutely fascinating, and waiting to be discovered.
Get ready to:
“A definitive guide for any Canuck looking to experience great travel and adventure within the confines of our enormous country — the greatest place on earth!” Jon Montgomery, Olympic Champion and Host, The Amazing Race Canada
“One of Canada’s top travel writers, and definitely one of our biggest personalities.” Globe and Mail
Travel personality Robin Esrock explores the most unique experiences in British Columbia and Alberta in this inspiring, expanded guide from the bestselling Bucket List series.
Having reported from over 115 countries on 7 continents, Robin Esrock has spent decades chasing the extraordinary. Travelling across British Columbia and Alberta, he’s discovered a wild variety of experiences that you simply cannot find anywhere else on the planet. With his renowned storytelling, trademark wit, curiosity, and eye-popping photos, Robin takes us on a personal journey to exceptional destinations and activities that are instantly memorable, absolutely fascinating, and waiting to be discovered.
Get ready to:
- Sail among whales in the Galapagos of the North
- Backcountry horse ride in the Rockies
- Heli-fish in streams roiling with salmon
- Drive the world’s most beautiful stretch of road
- Houseboat under the stars
- Go medieval glamping in the prairies
- Alpine ski by torchlight on New Year’s Eve
- And much more…
“A definitive guide for any Canuck looking to experience great travel and adventure within the confines of our enormous country — the greatest place on earth!” Jon Montgomery, Olympic Champion and Host, The Amazing Race Canada
“One of Canada’s top travel writers, and definitely one of our biggest personalities.” Globe and Mail
Authors
- Pages
- 192
- Published in
- Toronto, CA
Table of Contents
- Cover 1
- Title 5
- Copyright 7
- Dedication 7
- Contents 8
- Land Acknowledgement 10
- Introduction 11
- British Columbia 16
- Map of British Columbia 17
- Discover Haida Gwaii 18
- Hike the West Coast Trail 23
- Snowmobile in the Koots 28
- Dive a Sunken Battleship 32
- Hit the Surf 35
- Houseboat on Shuswap Lake 38
- Track the Spirit Bear 42
- Snorkel with Salmon 46
- Go Cat- or Heli-Skiing 49
- Survive the Cold Chamber 53
- Explore an Old-Growth Forest 57
- Stop and Smell the Roses 61
- Uncover the World of Whistler 64
- Stroll the Seawall 68
- Cross a Suspension Bridge 71
- Slide Down the Malahat Skywalk 74
- Ride a Mountain Coaster 76
- Cycle the KVR 78
- Jet Boat on the Skeena 82
- Dine Across the Divide 84
- Ride Hard and Live Free 89
- Unusual Natural Attractions 94
- Float a River Channel 96
- Spelunk on the Island 99
- Climb the Grind 101
- Summit the Lions 104
- Ride the Sea to Sky Gondola 107
- Pan for Gold Dust 108
- Fly Fish with a Helicopter 109
- Ski the Torch Parade 114
- Cheers to the Ale Trail 119
- Alberta 120
- Map of Alberta 121
- Experience the Stampede 122
- Ski in a UNESCO World Heritage Site 126
- Hunt for Dinosaurs 129
- Hike the Sky 132
- RV the Icefields Parkway 134
- Ogle at Moraine Lake 138
- Step Over the Rockies 140
- Visit an Oasis of Wildlife 142
- Go Big at the West Edmonton Mall 144
- Hike or Ski into Skoki Lodge 147
- Visit a Site for All Eyes 151
- Board the Rocky Mountaineer 154
- Giddy-Up with a Ranch Vacation 157
- Trail Ride to Allenby Pass 160
- Feast in a Medieval Encampment 164
- Flow with the Bow 168
- Learn Something New 170
- Rock Out at Studio Bell 175
- Race the Family 176
- Protect a Wolf-Dog 177
- Encounter Very Big Things 180
- Beam Yourself to Vulcan 182
- See a Gopher Diorama 184
- Epilogue 187
- Acknowledgements 188
- Image Credits 190
- Index 191
- About the Author 194
