Family Walks and Hikes is an exciting new series of books written specifically for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. These accurate, attractive guides feature expertly curated routes, informative maps and colour photographs.

The second book in this sure to be popular new series assembles an impressive variety of walks and hikes for visitors and locals looking for unique, guided wanderings in the area between northern Nanaimo and Strathcona Park, including:

Upper Myra Falls
Karst Creek
Quinsam River Beaver Ponds
Bear Creek Nature Park
Seal Bay
Stotan (Stokum) Falls
Lighthouse Country Regional Trail
Horne Lake Caves
Pacific Rim National Park Forest Trails
Stamp River Falls and Angler’s Trail
Log Train Trail
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
Englishman River Estuary
Alberni Valley Lookout Trail
Ammonite Falls Regional Trail

Ranging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, these hikes are all accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step by step directions and full-colour photographs.

Each route includes:

detailed directions to trailheads
colour maps and photographs
seasonal information
round-trip distances
trail commentary
difficulty ratings