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Agnes C. Laut’s The Cariboo Trail is a fascinating history of the Canadian gold rush that began in 1858.

Babes in the woods.

In her best-selling first book, Home: Tales of a Heritage Farm (2005), Anny Scoones introduced readers to historic Glamorgan Farm.

When Fort Victoria was first established in the mid-nineteenth century, eight pioneer families of Europe’s upper class formed the social elite of the modest colony.

Out of print for more than 40 years, this is an intimate and heartwarming biography that throws a whole new light on one of Canada's most beloved and iconic artists.

Canada’s 150th birthday is the perfect opportunity to start exploring this country with your kids while finally experiencing the spectacular Canadian destinations you’ve been dreaming about.

In the early sixteenth century, the first exploratory ships arrived on the Pacific Coast of North America.

"Her book is a gift to all of us."— Patrick Lane, author of There is a Season.

A compilation of the best of the region’s food, drink, and recreation, the book reveals local culinary secrets: crusty double-baked bread, lavender-infused pepper, seasonal vegetables, dark red che

Winner of the 2017 Taste Canada Food Writing Award in Culinary Narratives.

The first real look at the Canadian West Harmon's Journal-the first published English-language journal written in B.C.-is a lively, engaging story that, unlike other early journals, captures the ro

Just how, and why, did Vancouver Island get onto the map? How was knowledge of our immediate geography acquired and recorded?

Built in 1889 and now home to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, the Spencer Mansion is a magnificent building with a rich and layered history.

The latest addition to TouchWood Editions’ Classics West Collection, Klondike Cattle Drive is the colourful tale of a formidable trek undertaken by legendary Cariboo rancher Norman Lee.In 1898, Lee

August 12, 2003, marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sir James Douglas.