Travel, Canada
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God's Big Coast
by Roy Getman
Still waters run deep, and for one man, the draw of the sea’s deep waters would direct the course of his entire life―a life full to overflowing with humor, drama, kinship, and a pure and abiding faith that keeps him afloat even in the darkest of...
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Forestry Recollections
Red Lake 1926-1986 by Carl Bleich
In 1925, a gold rush exploded in this isolated area of northwestern Ontario. A surge of gold seekers hastened to get to Red Lake. With people flooding in, the provincial government decided to establish a presence. In 1926, the Department of Lands...
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Who Goes Canoeing With Their Mother-in-Law?
The Misguided Tales of an Avid Paddler by Kyle Penner
Swirling rapids and daring rescues. Forgotten maps and stolen canoes. Bigfoot encounters and yes, even canoeing with his mother-in-law. Gather round the campfire and let your imagination be captivated by these canoeing stories. Laugh at the...
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12 Tips for International Students Living and Studying in Canada
by Monika Ferenczy
If you are a student heading to Canada to live and study you will find this guide very useful. It is the first book you should read to know Canadian culture and customs, whether you stay for a short time or for several years. In it you will find...
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A Place To Make Memories
Stories and Recipes from the Lazy M Lodge by Randy R McGhee
When you are in your early 50’s, life can have a way of presenting you with new opportunities. The secret is to be awake enough to see through all the ‘other stuff, curious to step out of your comfort zone and brave to take some risks. For Randy,...
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Drive By Shootings
by Greg Brookes
Between 2010 and 2012, I worked as a courier, delivering computer and medical equipment throughout the province of Nova Scotia. I was an ‘on call’ driver, and as long as there was music playing in the car, I could set out at any time, day or...
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Bucket List Ride
Age Is Just A Number by Linda Enns
Small-town Manitoba may not be where big dreams typically start, but for Winkler resident Victor Enns, that’s where the adventure began. Invited by his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Linda Enns, to take a “bucket list” motorcycle ride across...
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Fidler on the River
by Bob Fidler
In the summer of 1972, Bob Fidler and three others embarked on a month-long canoeing odyssey across Northern Ontario, following the Albany River from its source at Osnaburgh Lake all the way to Fort Albany on the doorstep of James Bay. A...
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Here Comes the Moon
A Country Collection by Margaret Blair
This is a collection of clear-eyed, often humorous and always affectionate essays about the rural community where the author lives: the local wildlife, people who make a difference and daily life in general.
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Elgin House, Lake Joseph
Past and Present by Ray Love
Elgin House, Lake Joseph Past and Present is a history of an important and successful summer resort in the Muskoka Region of Ontario from 1885 to the present. It details the efforts of four generations of the Love family to create a world class...
