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Canadian Rockies Hiking

Canadian Rockies Trail Guide (9th ed)
Brian Patton and Bart Robinson

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2011 and our most popular book, this is one of the best-selling Canadian non-fiction books ever published.

 

Banff hiking guidebook
 

50 Walks and Hikes in Banff National Park
Brian Patton and Bart Robinson

The authors of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide detail favourite short walks and hikes in Banff National Park.

Canadian Rockies Driving Guide


 

Parkways of the Canadian Rockies (5th ed)
Brian Patton

A comprehensive driving guide to Banff, Jasper, Yoho, and Kootenay National Parks. Includes Canadian Rockies maps.

Scenic Canadian Rockies

The Canadian Rockies
Andrew Hempstead

Now a Canadian bestseller, this hard cover photo coffee table book of stunning Canadian Rockies images is under $20.

 NEW FOR 2013

Wildlife of the Canadian Rockies
Wayne Lynch

Featuring the incredible images of renowned wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch.

Images of Banff
Andrew Hempstead

Priced under $10, this scenic book is ideal as an inexpensive memento or corporate gift.

Canadian Rockies Winter Paradise
 

The Canadian Rockies: A Winter Paradise
Craig Douce

The only coffee table book devoted to showing the beauty of the Canadian Rockies in winter.


 

Maligne Lake: The Jewel of Jasper National Park
Meghan Power

The first and only book ever published to one of the most beautiful destinations in the Canadian Rockies.

Books for Children


 

Canadian Rockies ABC
Max Elliott

Learning about the Canadian Rockies is made easy with this colourful alphabet book featuring original mixed-media paintings.

 


 

Wayne Lynch's  Canadian Rockies Wildlife for Kids
Wayne Lynch

Educational and enjoyable, this new title features photos and easy-to-read essays on a wide variety of Canadian Rockies wildlife.

Mary Schäffer: Adventures in the Canadian Rockies
Michale Lang and Kitty McLeod

A beautifully illustrated childrens' book that tells the inspiring story of one of the region's preeminent explorers.

 


 

The Two Brothers: A Haida Story
Gwaai and Jaalen Edenshaw

The illustrated story of two brothers who journeyed from Haida Gwaii to the Canadian Rockies.

 

Canadian Rockies Golf


 

Banff Springs Golf Club
E.J. (Ted) Hart

This large format, hardcover book celebrates 100 years of the golfing at the Banff Springs Golf Course.

Canadian Rockies History

Banff Springs Hotel history book

Banff Springs The Story of a Hotel (4th ed)
Bart Robinson

This Banff history book tells the story of the Banff Springs Hotel, one of the world's best known mountain resorts.

Exploring the History of Banff

Maps, historic photos, and a wealth of information make this guide to Banff's museums, historic sites, and heritage properties invaluable reading for locals and visitors alike.

The History of Canmore
Rob Alexander

From native history through the coming of the railway, coal mining, and tourism, this is the most comprehensive book ever written on the history of Canmore.

The History of Jasper
Meghan Power

Jasper National Park is best known for its wilderness, but the park has a long and colourful history, which is explored in this new title.

Banff Canada's First National Park. Luxton

Banff Canada's First National Park (2nd ed)
Eleanor Luxton

The story of Banff through the eyes of longtime resident and historian Eleanor Luxton.

Bill Beyto book

Ain't it Hell: Bill Peyto's Mountain Journal
E.J. (Ted) Hart

Through fictional diary entries, follow the colourful life of "Wild" Bill Peyto.

Diamond Hitch

Diamond Hitch
E.J. (Ted) Hart

Canadian Rockies history comes alive in Diamond Hitch which tells the story of Banff and Jasper's guides and outfitters.

 

A Photographic History of the Canadian Rockies

A memorable collection of historic photos dating from the discovery of hot springs by railway workers.

 NEW FOR 2013

The Place of Bows
E.J. (Ted) Hart

This thoroughly researched book is the first of a two part series telling the history Banff.

The Battle for Banff
E.J. (Ted) Hart

Part II in this series, The Battle for Banff tells the story of Banff history from 1930 onwards.

Trains, Peaks, and Tourists
E.J. (Ted) Hart

The railway was an important element in the human history of the Canadian Rockies.

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