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  • Ghost Town Stories of Ontario

    Maria Da Silva, Andrew Hind

    Ontario is rich in ghost towns, communities that were once thriving but which have been reduced to mere shadows of their former selves. Nine villages -- including silver camps, fishing ports, crossroads hamlets, and farming settlements -- come alive on the pages of this book.

    $9.95, paperback
    Interest ages: 11-18

  • Toronto

    Ron Williamson
    Telling Toronto's story from the final retreat of the Laurentide Ice Sheet to today's metropolis, a team of expert authors brings beautiful illustrations and fascinating, fresh perspectives together in this new natural, archaeological, and social history.
    $29.95, paperback

  • The Natural Treasures of Carolinian Canada

    Carolinian Canada Coalition, Kevin Kavanagh, Steven Price, Lorraine Johnson
    Sweeping from Toronto to Lake Huron and Lake Erie is a region of biological richness unmatched in Canada. Here the native trees have unusual names - Sassafras, Cucumber Magnolias, Tulip-tree, Pawpaw - evoking the distinctly southern character for which the region is named.
    $34.95, paperback

  • Great Forests and Mighty Men

    David Lee
    A colourful and fascinating story of the men who worked in eastern Canada's early forest industry with many colour and black and white illustrations and photographs from leading historic sites in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes, this book is a very human history of almost legendary figures.
    $24.95, paperback

  • Footsteps Along the Grand

    Katherine Jacob
    Through essays, photographs, poems and illustations, Katherine Jacob reveals the natural beauty and cultural diversity of this unique Canadian Heritage River.
    $45.00, hardcover

  • A Heritage of Stone

    Nina Chapple
    A Heritage of Stone offers a fascinating new perspective on the histories of many leading communities of south-western Ontario. It celebrates the many fine stone buildings which are the pride of these cities and towns.
    $34.95, paperback

  • Hamilton: A People's History

    Bill Freeman
    Hamilton: A People's History is lavishly illustrated with over 200 contemporary and archival images. The narrative and visuals together provide a vivid portrait of one of Ontario's most prosperous and appealing cities.
    $34.95, paperback

  • The Niagara Escarpment

    Sandy Bell, John MacRae, Vic MacBournie
    With more than 100 beautiful colour photographs from dozens of communities in the Niagara Escarpment, this book will be savoured by all those who treasure this precious landscape.
    $55.00, hardcover

  • Lumber Kings and Shantymen

    David Lee
    David Lee presents an in-depth history of the Ottawa Valley and the economy that dominated its formative years, as well as examining the environmental impact on the region's natural resources.
    $27.95, paperback

  • Toronto Disasters

    Kathlyn Horibe

    Canada's largest city often makes national headlines. Highlighting the wrath of Hurricane Hazel that pounded city homes; we remember the screams heard amidst the wreckage of a subway crash; and recount one night in 1904 when flames engulfed city buildings. These tragedies epitomize the strength and character of Torontonians in the face of disaster.

    $9.95, paperback

  • 100 Fascinating Londoners

    Michael Baker, Hilary Bates Neary

    These brief biographies reflect a century and a half of London's history and reflect key events and fascinating adventures drawn from the lives of people from all walks of life who made a lasting impression on their hometown.

    $24.95, paperback

  • Hamilton's Hockey Tigers

    David Wesley, Sam Wesley, Don Cherry

    Hamilton's Hockey Tigers is the colourful story of the only NHL team ever to go on strike. The game of hockey in Hamilton -- and the NHL -- was forever changed.

    $24.95, paperback

  • Steamboats on the Lakes

    Maurice D. Smith
    With a rich collection of paintings, photographs, and other illustrations from museums and archives across Ontario, Steamboats on the Lakes tells the unique story of the boats, the dangerous waters they plied, and the daring entrepreneurs and hardy sailors who navigated the many rough and glorious passages of the steamships' heyday.
    $24.95, paperback

  • Toronto Maple Leafs

    Jim Barber

    The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of Canada's greatest hockey franchises. From their humble beginnings to their remarkable Stanley Cup victories, to their team-building challenges of the 1990s and beyond, the Leafs have a history packed with accomplishments and setbacks. This is their story -- the incredible story of a beloved Canadian institution.

    $9.95, paperback

  • Heritage Treasures

    Susan Evans Shaw, Jean Crankshaw
    The Hamilton region's finest heritage homes come to life in glorious colour in the pages of this authoritative new book.
    $34.95, paperback

  • Ontario House Styles

    Robert Mikel
    Ontario has a rich history of architectural styles, and is home to some of the most stunning heritage houses in North America. In this book, author Robert Mikel profiles in depth every important house style the province has seen over the past three centuries.
    $34.95, paperback

  • London Street Names

    Michael Baker, Hilary Bates Neary
    London Street Names uncovers the stories behind over 100 streets in locations such as Byron, Lambeth, and Westminster township. This book contains contributions from more than 25 of the city's leading local historians.
    $24.95, paperback

  • Niagara Flavours

    Brenda Matthews, Linda Bramble
    This book showcases the cuisine of Niagara and southwestern Ontario. It includes more than 100 recipes and full-colour photographs. Wine expert Linda Bramble provides wine recommendations for dishes featured in the second edition.
    $24.95, paperback

  • Oak Ridges Moraine Trails

    Katherine Jacob
    This guidebook provides detailed maps, directions, descriptions & trip planning information for the 36 trails on the beautiful Oak Ridges Moraine.
    $19.95, paperback

  • Hamilton Street Names

    Margaret Houghton
    Love, murder, betrayal, political intrigue -- these are just a few of the themes readers will uncover when they dip into the stories in this engaging new book about Hamilton's past.
    $24.95, paperback
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