{"product_id":"historical-walks-the-gatineau-park-story-9781550417722","title":"Historical Walks: The Gatineau Park Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Katharine Fletcher | Eric Fletcher\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Fitzhenry \u0026amp; Whiteside\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Fitzhenry \u0026amp; Whiteside\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Canada - Ontario\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"For history buffs, nature lovers, bird watchers, and hiking enthusiasts, \u003ci\u003eHistorical Walks\u003c\/i\u003e continues to be the unique guide to the human and natural history of Gatineau Park. Fully illustrated with maps, archival and contemporary photographs, the book is a one-stop reference and handbook to the 363-square kilometre park situated on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River, just 20 minutes north of Parliament Hill by car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003ePart I -- The History of Gatineau Park\u003c\/b\u003e -- Fletcher tells the story of the pioneers and settlers who originally homesteaded here, and explains how the park came into being.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003ePart II -- Setting the Mood\u003c\/b\u003e -- the reader is invited to explore a range of ecological zones including the micro-climate of the Eardley Escarpment, the tranquility of beaver ponds, and sylvan meadows. Here, Fletcher also offers numerous tips on bird and wildlife viewing throughout the park.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III -- Trails that Beckon\u003c\/b\u003e -- features 24 summer hiking trails. (Although primarily a summer hiking guide, Fletcher indicates shared bike paths throughout the park, and describes winter trail usage for winter hikers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fitzhenry \u0026 Whiteside","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47781034754199,"sku":"9781550417722","price":1266.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781550417722.webp?v=1778050051","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/historical-walks-the-gatineau-park-story-9781550417722","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}