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Franklin,
Mink & McCoy Islands
This
is probably the most popular sea kayaking area in all
of the Great Lakes. And with sea kayaking growing rapidly in
popularity the time is right for this release.
The
east shore of Georgian Bay to the west of Parry Sound and
Killbear Provincial Park is dotted with thousands of
islands. This map, the first of a series along the coast,
includes Franklin Island near the coast, the Mink Islands
beyond them and the McCoy Islands to the north.
Aside
from the extraordinarily beautiful rocky islands, the area
has a rich boating, fishing and lighthouse keeping history,
with its fair share of shipwrecks and seafaring stories.
Much of this fascinating human history is detailed in text
which covers the entire backside of this 46x61cm (18x24
inch) waterproof map (folded 4x9 inches).
You'll
also find information and great colour photographs about the
geologic and natural history of the area, plus significant
sections about planning your trip, route suggestions, gear
guide, backcountry etiquette, safety concerns, contact
information and much more.
This
1:30,000 scale map has extraordinary geographic detail plus
special features showing shallow waters, shoals, buoys,
ranges, lighthouses and other nautical items. It combines
the most useful features of topographic maps and nautical
charts, which is just what sea kayakers prefer and have been
asking us for. There is even a compass rose.
On
waterproof plastic as usual, so sea kayakers can get it as
wet as they like without it disintegrating! Can even double
as a useful rain hat.
Like
all Adventure Maps® this one is completely original and
made specifically for the sea kayaking audience. Eagerly
anticipated!
Franklin
Mink McCoy - ISBN: 0-929140-76-1 -
$10.95
If
you're looking for an alternative sea kayaking area to visit
consider our Philip
Edward Island & Area
map on the north shore of Georgian Bay. Also great for
canoeing in fine weather.
For
an idea of the kinds of features you can see on our maps and
some sample close-up sections go to our Features/Samples
page.
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