Hiking Trails of Cape Breton - Reprinting

In less than one year, the initial print run of Hiking Trails of Cape Breton has either sold or been distributed to the point where a reprint is required. That means more than 3,000 copies have found their way into the hands of outdoor enthusiasts. To those who have obtained a copy, I hope that you like the book, and have found it useful. And to those of you who have yet to get one - it's not too late!

The book has been available to the public since its launch in July 2012. In all that time, I have received no notice of any errors. As pleasing as that is, as an author, to think that you published a work with no mistakes, I know that this is something exceedingly rare. Mistakes are common, from minor misspellings to more important changes in details about the routes themselves.

So, I am requesting to anyone who has a copy of Hiking Trails of Cape Breton - or any of my books - if you know of an error, please let me know, especially in the case of the Cape Breton work. Errors can be corrected during a reprint, ensuring that future hikers have the most accurate information available. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

P.S. Can anybody identify this photo? (Hint: It is on Cape Breton Island.)

Guidebook E-Versions now available

On March 15, Goose Lane Editions will be officially unveiling electronic versions of many of its bestselling guidebooks. Traversing such areas as Cape Breton, New Brunswick, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, and Mainland Nova Scotia, our guides offer photographs, maps, GPS coordinates, trail descriptions, hiking tips, historical tidbits, and enhanced colour content.

 

All books will be available for download as PDF eBooks for use on eReaders, tablets, smartphones, or any other device with a PDF reader. As well, individual sections of each book (such as this sample of Hiking Trails of Mainland Nova Scotia) will be available as separate downloads on our website for approx. $3.99 each.

 

In celebration, Goose Lane will be offering a 20% discount on all hiking books (electronic or physical) from March 15 through April 15 when ordered through its website! With the money you'll save, you can finally get those new hiking boots and put them to good use!

N.S. land plan calls for more protected areas, park expansion

Plans unveiled Thursday, February 28, in Dartmouth call for, among other things, bumping up the protected-area percentage to more than 13 per cent from about 9.4, expanding 11 parks, adding four new ones and transferring 2,150 hectares of parkland that would be classified as protected areas. Read more.

Now on Facebook

It seems as if all the world is on Facebook, and now so is Hiking Trails of Nova Scotia. If you want to keep in contact, see what I am up to on my travels to hiking trails around the world, or add your own comments, visit/like our Facebook page.

Book Signings

In addition to the launch and accompanied walks, there will be a number of signing in Halifax bookstores. So, if you want to give the books as a Christmas gift, these will be a good opportunities to have them personalized.

November 2, 1-3 pm: Chapters, Mic Mac Mall
November 2, 4-6 pm: Mountain Equipment Co-op

November 3, 12-1:30 pm: Chapters Bayers Lake
November 3, 2:30-4:30 pm: Coles, Halifax Shopping Centre

Launch Scheduled

The official launch of Hiking Trails of Mainland Nova Scotia has been scheduled. It will be held on Monday, October 22 in the Captain William Spry Community Centre at 16 Sussex Street in Halifax, from 7-9 pm. There will be a short presentation by the author followed by a book signing. Copies of the newly published book, as well as Hiking Trails of Cape Breton, will be available for purchase. The evening will be hosted by Hike Nova Scotia.

Other activities, such as guided walks at Cape Split, Rogart Mountain, and on The Bluff Wilderness Trail, are being planned for the weekends of Oct. 27-28 and Nov. 3-4. There will also be book signings at a number of local retail outlets. Further details will follow when the full list is confirmed.

This newest guide is the largest yet, with 60 routes profiled. It also contains far more photographs, a number in colour, and higher quality maps. Combined with Hiking Trails of Cape Breton, published in July 2012, and Trails of Halifax Municipality (2010), there are now 130 profiled routes available for your walking and hiking exploration!

I hope to meet you at the launch.