{"product_id":"cape-scott-and-the-north-coast-trail-hiking-vancouver-islands-wildest-coast-9781550176919","title":"Cape Scott and the North Coast Trail: Hiking Vancouver Island's Wildest Coast","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart trail map, part field guide, part regional history, \u003cem\u003eCape Scott and the North Coast Trail\u003c\/em\u003e is the first comprehensive guidebook about one of Vancouver Island's most iconic destinations. Each year, thousands of backpackers and nature lovers head to the northern limits of Vancouver Island, bound for the jewel of the region: Cape Scott Provincial Park and the recently completed North Coast Trail.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCape Scott, 115 kilometres of wave- and weather-beaten coastline, encompasses every dramatic element of Pacific Northwest geography. Rocky headlands neighbour sandy beaches and protected coves; bogs house sensitive amphibians and plants; and inland, a dense network of towering conifers, ferns, salal and beds of moss define the rainforest. The North Coast Trail wends its way through this paradise, offering hikers a rugged trek to Cape Sutil, a place steeped in First Nations history, beautiful ocean views along the long sandy beach at Shuttleworth Bight and glimpses of one of the largest intact coastal wetlands in British Columbia, an upland bog housing sandhill cranes and a variety of endemic species.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCape Scott and the North Coast Trail\u003c\/em\u003e equips visitors with everything they need to know to make the most of the park. Illustrated with accurate maps and vivid photographs, and loaded with details about biology and human history, the guide is perfect for the day tripper, serious backpacker or anyone wanting to learn more about the culture and wildlife of the region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information, please visit the \u003ci\u003eCape Scott and the North Coast Trail\u003c\/i\u003e website: capescottandthenorthcoasttrail.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBremner, Maria I.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMaria Bremner has been an avid hiker, nature enthusiast and writer all her life. She studied English and Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria, and has extensive experience hiking the trails of Vancouver Island. Cape Scott has held a special place in her heart since her first visit in 1998. She lives in Victoria, BC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harbour Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50505144271122,"sku":"9781550176919","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_95b984b5-7873-429a-90ca-2198168d47df.jpg?v=1730834625","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cape-scott-and-the-north-coast-trail-hiking-vancouver-islands-wildest-coast-9781550176919","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}