A guide to the 302 interpretive and hiking trails in Ontario's provincial parks with an in-depth look at selected trails in each region of the province. Appropriate for novices, most walks are under two hours. The revised edition is fully updated.

Revised and updated. The definitive guide for the thousands of Americans who enjoy camping in Ontario. This informative insider's guide to forty-four parks located throughout Ontario rates each according to their scenic beauty, size, privacy, interpretive programs, potential for diverse outdoor activities, and local attractions. A Camper's Guide to Ontario's Best Parks features the most accommodating and interesting destinations for travelers to Ontario's national parks, provincial parks and conservation areas. Includes best parks listings for: Families Hikers and cyclists Naturalists and birders Canoeists, kayakers, boaters and windsurfers Anglers Summer and wintertime fun Peace and quiet. A Camper's Guide to Ontario's Best Parks is a must-have guide for anyone who needs reliable information to the province's vast network of parks.

Since the founding of Algonquin Provincial Park in 1893, Ontario has developed a parks system that is held in the highest regard. Today, some 260 parks span the province. Protected Places is a comprehensive account of the attitudes and actions that have shaped provincial parks policy over the century – notably those of early conservationists and more recently of environmentalists, aboriginal peoples, vacationers of every description, naturalists, scientists, loggers, miners, concession operators, the administrators with the responsibility to plan, develop, and manage the parks, and the politicians who made the ultimate decisions on policy matters. Author Gerald Killan’s analysis cuts across the disciplines of history, geography, political science, environmental studies, and the earth and life sciences. The book will be of compelling interest to readers from all thsese backgrounds, as well as the park visitor. Protected Places is being published in 1993 as part of the celebration of the Centennial of Ontario’s provincial parks.

A camping guide features basic wilderness instructions on such topics as reading a map, selecting a campsite, staking a tent, cooking meals, and administering first aid.

The breathtaking wilderness next door Located above the dense population centers of northern Michigan and New York, the province of Ontario hosts vast areas of primal wilderness. Islands of Hope celebrates the preservation of the raw nature of these areas in word and picture. The book features 130 spectacular photographs that capture the spirit and essence of the northern wilderness. The photographs are by such first rate nature photographers as Freeman Patterson and Courtney Milne. Forty-three contributions by writers describe the magic and beauty of specific sites, such as Algonquin Park and Temagami. Other essays detail the efforts to protect the wilderness for future generations. Among the contributing writers are Margaret Atwood, Loraine Monk and Alec Ross. The book is organized in six major sections, each with a number of essays: History and attitudes Regional introduction The Canadian Shield The Hudson Bay Lowland Youth and nature Thoughts for the future Compelling essays and riveting photography make Islands of Hope an exceptional addition to the libraries of nature lovers, photography buffs, environmentalists and travelers.

Temagami, located in northern Ontario (five hours north of Toronto by car) is a world-renowned canoe tripping destination featuring over 4,000 square miles of canoe country. The waterways of the Temagami region are particularly attractive since many of the routes form convenient trip loops. Hap Wilson compiles more than 25 canoe route descriptions, including hiking trails that cater to wilderness paddlers from beginner to expert. Climb Maple Mountain, camp at Centre Falls, listen to the wolves howl, or fish its fabled deep waters -- Temagami has it all.