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Book launch: Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids @ Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (May 15)

Book launch: Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia

You’re invited to my hiking book launch!

On May 15, take a hike to Vancouver’s Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden for the launch of my new book, Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia.

AdventureSmart will kick off the free event with a presentation about the Hug a Tree and Survive program, which helps kids stay safe on the trails. See you there!

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55 kid-friendly hikes in B.C. and Washington to add to your list

Hike 35
Hike 35. Photo: Stephen Hui

Looking for family-friendly hikes near Vancouver?

Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia
Now in bookstores!

My new book, Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia, offers 55 fun trails for your consideration, including several in Washington state.

It’s time to take the wraps off the table of contents for Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids — coming to bookstores on May 17, 2022.

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Book signing: Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids @ Book Warehouse (May 21)

Book signing: Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia

Book Warehouse is one of my favourite local bookstores. Don’t you just love the handwritten staff recommendations?

I’m happy to announce a book signing event on May 21 at Book Warehouse’s West Broadway location.

Come say hello and get a signed copy of my new book, Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia. The guide to 55 family-friendly hikes is coming to bookstores on May 17.

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Author talk: Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids @ Lynn Valley Library (June 1)

Author talk: Book signing: Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia

I’ve booked my first event of hiking book season!

My third book — Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia, featuring 55 new hikes — hits bookstores everywhere on May 17, 2022.

Two weeks later, I’m teaming up with the North Vancouver District Public Library and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – British Columbia Chapter for the following free, all-ages event.

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Destination Hikes is the #8 B.C. bestseller of 2021

Lynn Ridge. Photo: Stephen Hui
Lynn Ridge. Photo: Stephen Hui

We’re #8! The list of the Top 20 B.C. Bestsellers of 2021 is out, and Destination Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia made the Top 10.

Thank you, hikers and readers, for supporting my second book and making it a #1 B.C. bestseller for two weeks. As of January 1, 2022, Destination Hikes has logged 24 weeks on the B.C. Bestseller List.

Check out the full Top 20 B.C. Bestsellers of 2021 list on Read Local B.C.

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