BC Coast Campfire Ban (details)
The Wildlife Management Branch of the BC Ministry of Forests and Range have declared a campfire ban across all areas covered by the Coastal Fire Centre. The only exception is areas in the West Vancouver Island Fog Zone. For more information see: Campfire Ban Announcement and details.

Books

103 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia (details)
 A very good reference book for hikes in Southwestern British Columbia. This guide, however, does not have any information on hiking trails on Vancouver Island.
 Author:Jack Bryceland, Mary & David MacareePublisher:Greystone BooksISBN:1-55054-775-5
 5th Edition (2001), 240 pages, maps, photographs.
 
A Guide to Cross-Country Ski Tours of Central Vancouver Island (details)
 Possibly out of print, the only guide book we know of that describes back country ski touring routes on Southern and Central Vancouver Island.
 Author:Nanaimo Nordics Cross-Country Ski Club (Nanaimo)Publisher:Alpine Pacific ImagesISBN:
 1st Edition (1989), 37 pages, maps.
 
A Guide to Shipwrecks Along the West Coast Trail
 Lists 24 significant shipwrecks along the west coast trail with locations of each. This book is designed "for hikers along the West Coast Trail ... [as] a handy and concise reference to the major shipwreck sites along the route."
 Author:R.E. WellsPublisher:Alpine Pacific ImagesISBN:1-55039-079-1
 6th Edition (1997), 56 pages, illustrations, maps.
 
All That the Rain Promises, and More - A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms
 Full-color illustrated guide to identifying 200 Western mushrooms by their key features.
 Author:David AroraPublisher:Ten Speed PressISBN:0-89815-388-3
 1st Edition (2000), 256 pages, photographs.
 
Animal Tracks of British Columbia (details)
 
 Author:Ian Sheldon and Tamara HartsonPublisher:Lone Pine PublishingISBN:978-1-55105-223-6
 1st Edition (199), 160 pages, illustrations.
 
Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance (details)
 Author:Stephen HerreroPublisher:Globe Pequot PressISBN:978-1585745579
 2nd Edition (2002), 304 pages, illustrations, maps.
 
Blisters and Bliss: A Trekker's Guide to the West Coast Trail (details)
 An excellent guide for hiking the West Coast Trail. Full of humour and interesting anecdotes as well.
 Author:David Foster, Wayne Aitken & Nelson DeweyPublisher:Alpine Pacific ImagesISBN:1-894384-65-2
 5th Edition (2003), 112 pages, illustrations, maps.
 
British Columbia Cross-Country Ski Routes (details)
 Describes over 80 cross country ski routes in BC. From Nordic areas at established ski hills and dedicated Nordic centers to remote back country routes requiring winter camping this book describes some of the many winter adventures that can be found in BC
 Author:Richard T Wright and Rochelle WrightPublisher:Alpine Pacific ImagesISBN:0-88894-394-6
 
Canadian Rockies Trail Guide (details)
 The authoritative guidebook for hiking and backpacking in the Canadian Rocky Mountains featuring descriptions for 229 hikes.
 Author:Brian Patton & Bart RobinsonPublisher:Summerthought PublishingISBN:0-9782375-0-1
 8th Edition (2007), 480 pages, maps, photographs.
 
Carnivoes of British Columbia (details)
 
 Author:David E Hatler, David W Nagorsen and Alison M BealPublisher:Royal BC MuseumISBN:978-1-7726-5869-2
 1st Edition (2008), 407 pages, illustrations, maps, photographs.
 
Coastal Hikes (details)
 This guide covers west coast hiking trails from Washington State, Vancouver Island, Flores Island, Nootka Island, BC's Sunshine Coast and Haida Gwaii.
 Author:Philip StonePublisher:Wild Isle PublicationsISBN:978-0-9680766-7
 1st Edition (2007), 200 pages, maps, photographs.
 
Cross-country skiing in British Columbia (details)
 Out of print (try the library, Amazon or eBay). How to ski and where to ski in southern and central BC.
 Author:Iris NowellPublisher:Greey de Pencier PublicationsISBN:0-91987-218-2
 
Day Hiking North Cascades (details)
 This guide covers the Bellingham area, Mount Baker, the Highway 20 corridor, North Cascades National Park, Winthrop and the Pasayten Wilderness area, parts of Glacier Peak Wilderness, and the Mountain Loop Highway.
 Author:Craig RomanoPublisher:MountaineersISBN:978-1-59485-048-6
 1st Edition (2009), 320 pages, maps, photographs.
 
Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula (details)
 This guide covers day hikes in Olympic National Park, the Coastal Beaches and Southwest Washington State.
 Author:Craig RomanoPublisher:MountaineersISBN:978-1-59485-047-9
 1st Edition (2007), 354 pages, maps.
 
Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of Canada
 Out of print (try the library, Amazon or eBay).
 Author:J Walton GrovesPublisher:Alpine Pacific ImagesISBN:0-660-10136-X
 
Exploring the Seashore in British Columbia, Washington and Oregon
 Perhaps the best book for exploring the seashore of Western North America. The descriptions often have a wonderful, observational quality but occasionally lack sufficient detail (e.g., size). Organized by habitat (type of beach and location on the beach)
 Author:Gloria SnivelyPublisher:Gordon Soules Book Publishers LtdISBN:0-919574-25-4
 1st Edition (1978), 240 pages, illustrations, maps, photographs.
 
Footloose in the Columbias (details)
 
 Author:Friends of Mout Revelstoke and GlacierPublisher:Friends of Mount Revelstoke and GlacierISBN:
 
Giant Cedars, White Sands (details)
 Juan de Fuca Marine Trail Guidebook
 Author:Don MillsPublisher:Pallas & TrineISBN:0-9684583-0-0
 
Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
 This extensive guide provides information on the geology, plants, animals, history and recreation from Waterton/Glacier to the Yukon.
 Author:Ben GaddPublisher:Corax PressISBN:0-9692631-1-2
 2nd Edition (1995), 831 pages, illustrations, photographs.
 
Hiking Olympic National Park (details)
 Description of many of the trails in Olympic National Park. This guide covers from the beaches to the alpine. Trails in Olympic National Forest are not covered in this guide.
 Author:Erik MolvarPublisher:Alpine Pacific ImagesISBN:0-7627-4119-8
 2nd Edition (2008), 364 pages, maps, photographs.
 
Hiking the Gulf Islands
 A very complete guide to both well and little known hiking trails in the Canadian Gulf Islands.
 Author:Charles KahnPublisher:Orca Book Publishers LtdISBN:1-55143-034-7
 1st Edition (1995), 218 pages, maps, photographs.
 
Hiking Trails I: Victoria & Vicinity (details)
 Describes over 100 destinations in the Capital Regional District from Salt Spring, Portland and Sidney islands, the Saanich Peninsula, core municipalities and out to Port Renfrew.
 Author:Richard K. BlierPublisher:Orca Book Publishers LtdISBN:978-0-969766-5-9
 13th Edition (2007), 176 pages, maps.
 
Hiking Trails II: South-Central Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands (details)
 Hiking trails from Duncan north to Parksville and to the west coast, including the West Coast Trail and Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park.
 Author:Richard BlierPublisher:Orca Book Publishers LtdISBN:0-9697667-3-4
 8th Edition (2000), 192 pages, illustrations, maps, photographs.
 
Hiking Trails III: Northern Vancouver Island (details)
 This book provides information on hiking in Central and Northern Vancouver Island, including Strathcona Provincial Park, Cape Scott and Hornby, Malcolm, Nootka and Quadra Islands (with many other destinations as well).
 Author:Gil ParkerPublisher:Orca Book Publishers LtdISBN:978-0-9697667-6-6
 10th Edition (2008), 224 pages, illustrations, maps, photographs.
 
How to Shit in the Woods
 This best selling book has become the standard for backcountry sanitation. No longer simply embraced by backpackers this book has become standard reading for all outdoor enthusiasts.
 Author:Kathleen MeyerPublisher:Ten Speed PressISBN:0898156270
 2nd Edition (1994), 128 pages, illustrations.
 
Island Alpine
 Island Alpine is a comprehensive guidebook to some 275 mountains of Strathcona Park & Vancouver Island. It lists hiking, scrambling and technical climbing routes.
 Author:Philip StonePublisher:Wild Isle PublicationsISBN:0-9680766-5-3
 1st Edition (2003), 488 pages, maps, photographs.
 
Island Turns and Tours (details)
 A selection of the very best backcountry winter destinations on Vancouver Island. Includes Strathcona Park.
 Author:Philip StonePublisher:Wild Isle PublicationsISBN:0-9680766-6-1
 1st Edition (2005), 232 pages, maps, photographs.
 
Juan de Fuca Trail
 A guide to the trails and side trails of this relatively new member of the BC Provincial Parks.
 Author:Matthew PaynePublisher:Alpine Pacific ImagesISBN:0-9682341-0-0
 
Mammals of British Columbia (details)
 A comprehensive guide to the mammals of British Columbia. The 125 species featured in the book are grouped into 7 major groups.
 Author:Tamara Eder and Don PattiePublisher:Lone Pine PublishingISBN:1-55105-299-7
 1st Edition (2001), 296 pages, illustrations, maps, photographs.
 
Mosses, Lichens and Ferns of Northwest North America (details)
 
 Author:Dale Vitt, Janet Marsh, Robin BoveyPublisher:Lone Pine PublishingISBN:978-1-55105-569-5
 1st Edition (1988), 296 pages, illustrations, maps, photographs.
 
Mushrooms Demystified
 Extremely comprehensive mushroom field guide and reference book.
 Author:David AroraPublisher:Ten Speed PressISBN:0-89815-169-4
 1st Edition (1986), 959 pages, photographs.
 
Native Trees of British Columbia (details)
 
 Author:Reese Halter and Nancy J TurnerPublisher:Global ForestISBN:0-9684143-3-8
 1st Edition (2003), 95 pages, illustrations, maps.
 
New Zealand - The Great Walks (details)
 Trail guide to the "Great Walks" of New Zealand and more.
 Author:Alexander StewartPublisher:Alpine Pacific ImagesISBN:1-873756-78-X
 1st Edition (2004), 272 pages, maps, photographs.
 
Olympic Mountains Trail Guide (details)
 A superb source book for the trails in Olympic National Park.
 Author:Robert L. WoodPublisher:MountaineersISBN:0-89886-320-1
 2nd Edition (1991), 306 pages, maps, photographs.
 
Pacific Coast Fern Finder
 Author:Glen Keator & Ruth M. HeadyPublisher:Nature Study Guild PublishersISBN:
 
Plants of Coastal British Columbia (including Washington, Oregon and Alaska)
 Author:Jim Pojar and Andy MacKinnonPublisher:Lone Pine PublishingISBN:1-55105-042-0
 1st Edition (1994), 528 pages, illustrations, maps, photographs.
 
Ridgewalks in the Canadian Rockies
 The title of this book is somewhat misleading, the majority of the routes described require route finding skills, some require scrambling. In my opinion most of the routes described are beyond the abilities of the average Club Tread member.
 Author:Mike PotterPublisher:Alpine Pacific ImagesISBN:0-9694438-8-9
 1st Edition (2003), 304 pages, maps, photographs.
 
Seashore of British Columbia
 Author:Ian SheldonPublisher:Lone Pine PublishingISBN:1-55105-163-X
 1st Edition (1998), 190 pages, illustrations.
 
Shipwrecks of British Columbia (details)
 Describes any of the shipwrecks that have occurred off the British Columbia shores from the early 1800's on.
 Author:Fred RogersPublisher:Douglas & McIntyre LtdISBN:0-88894-434-9
 1st Edition (1973), 256 pages, photographs.
 
Sunshine and Salt Air
 A general visitor's guide to the Sunshine Coast, this book provides information on many outdoor recreation opportunities as well as accommodation and dining information.
 Author:Karen Southern and Bryan CarsonPublisher:Alpine Pacific ImagesISBN:1-55017-143-7
 1st Edition (1997), 208 pages, maps, photographs.
 
The Birds of British Columbia - Woodpecks, Crows and Their Allies (details)
 Out of print (try the library, Amazon or eBay).
 Author:C.J. GuiiguetPublisher:Government of British ColumbiaISBN:
 
The Complete Walker (details)
 An informative and extremely complete reference for backpacking.
 Author:Colin Fletcher & Chip RawlinsPublisher:Knopf Canada - A Division of Random House of Canada LimitedISBN:978-0-375-4035
 4th Edition (2002), 845 pages, illustrations.
 
The Ferns and Fern-allies of British Columbia
 Out of print (try the library, Amazon or eBay).
 Author:T.M.C. TaylorPublisher:Government of British ColumbiaISBN:
 1st Edition (1963), 172 pages, illustrations.
 
The Morrow Guide to Knots
 Good reference book for knots although the descriptions are more geared to sailing and boating applications.
 Author:Mario Bigon and Guido RegazonniPublisher:Alpine Pacific ImagesISBN:
 
Wilderness Trails in the Lower Mainland (details)
 A delightful guide to some little known trails in the Fraser Valley.
 Author:Ed RychkunPublisher:Rychkun PublicationsISBN:0-9681357-0-6
 1st Edition (1996), 112 pages, maps, photographs.