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Valliant, John. The Golden Spruce. Toronto: Vintage Canada, 2006. The gripping true story
of a man who chopped down one of the world's only golden spruce trees, then disap-
peared to leave many questions unanswered.
Varney, Philip. Ghost Towns of the Pacific Northwest. Minneapolis: Voyageur Press, 2013.
Using color maps, stunning images, and detailed descriptions, Varney brings to life Brit-
ish Columbia boomtowns such as Sandon and Fort Steele (as well as many in Oregon
and Washington).
Verchère, Ian. V0N 1B0: General Delivery, Whistler, B.C. Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre,
2006. An irreverent look at life in Whistler, including its short but dynamic history. Ver-
chère is a local ski racer.
RECREATION
Aitchison, Catherine J. Birder Guide to Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Vancouver:
Whitecap Books, 2001. This spiral-bound field guide details 350 species recorded in the
region and provides detailed directions to the best viewing spots.
Copeland, Craig and Cathy. Done in a Day: Whistler: The 10 Premier Hikes. Canmore: hik-
ingcamping.com, 2007. A detailed look at 10 of the most popular day hikes in and around
Whistler.
Danehower, Cole. Essential Wines and Wineries of the Pacific Northwest: A Guide to the
Wine Countries of Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Idaho. Portland: Timber
Press, 2010. Wine journalist Danehower takes readers on a journey through local wine
regions in this stunning coffee table book that catalogs the recent growth of the local wine
industry.
Kimantas, John. BC Coastal Recreation Kayaking and Small Boat Atlas. Vancouver: White-
cap Books, 2012. A detailed guide to coastal waterways, with an excellent map list. Al-
though primarily designed for maritime users, the maps and text are also relevant for
those traveling the coastal areas by road.
Lewis, Jim and Susan Campany. Gold Panning in British Columbia. Victoria: Heritage
House, 2013. Lewis has written extensively on gold panning in British Columbia and
this is his most recent guide, which comes complete with detailed descriptions of mining
sites.