Secret Lakes of Victoria, British Columbia - Adam …

1 Secret Lakes of victoria , British Columbia Publishing Submission / Book Overview From the Saanich Peninsula to the Sooke Hills, this is your guide to the recreation, nature and history of over 25 Secret Lakes in the victoria area. Adam Ungstad (250) 418-1616 Synopsis This book is a unique guide to the recreation, nature and history behind the collection of small, glacier-made Lakes that surround the city of victoria , British Columbia . From the casual visitor to the local naturalist, this book is the key to exploring, understanding and making the most of your visit to these beautiful places. In addition to answering questions such as where is the beach?

2 And can I launch my boat? this book includes practical information on what to do while you re there, including: Swimming & Beaches Walking & Hiking Fishing & Boating Bird watching Cycling Picnic Tables & Washrooms Maps and directions are provided for each lake . Interested in one particular activity? Check the Top 5 Lists to find the best Lakes to soak up sun, catch rainbow trout or walk your dog! Ever wonder where a lake got its name? Detailed descriptions provide historical details on early settlers, previous names, and how parks came to be public land. Other guidebooks occasionally feature Lakes , but this is the first, most comprehensive guide that looks specifically at the Secret Lakes that make victoria such a beautiful place to live and visit.

3 Marketing Summary Of interest to both visitors and locals, Secret Lakes of victoria answers a need articulated by the market that has not yet been answered. This is a useful and timeless book that that builds on the proven success of other guidebooks for the area and is of interest to a very broad audience. What makes this book unique? Secret Lakes of victoria , BC is unique because it: contains unique, timeless information: o practical advice (where to take families, where to go swimming, fishing, hiking) o natural features (what to look for, unique flora & fauna, interconnected watersheds) o historical insight (land acquisition, land use, names and trivia) has minimal competition - no other book on the market covers the Lakes of victoria , builds on success of similar guidebooks for the victoria area, uses a wide variety of sources to provide a significant contribution to the body of knowledge of the nature and history of the victoria area, contains detailed maps and elegant photographs uses top 5 lists to communicate to specific segments of the audience How does it compare to similar books?

4 There are currently successful guide books covering different aspects of the victoria Area from the best places to walk a dog the locations and history of the benches of the city, to a Naturalist s Guide to the victoria Region. All of these books have gone on to publish a second edition. The most similar book for comparison is likely the Secret Beaches series by Theo Dombrowski, published by Heritage House Publishing. Priced at $ , there are three books in this series currently on the market, with two more on the way. It s safe to say that this series is a success. So how does Secret Lakes of victoria compare to the Secret Beaches series? Secret Lakes differs itself because: A lake offers more activities than a beach, such as swimming, boating, fishing and hiking Secret Lakes goes beyond how to get there with history and natural features The maps in Secret Lakes are more useful and contain more features The layout of Secret Lakes is more readable for quick reference Secret Lakes fits as well in a glove box as it does on a coffee table Why this book will be a success?

5 Secret Lakes of victoria , BC will become a timeless success because it: covers a specific topic of interest to a broad audience (visitors and locals) contributes to knowledge of the history and nature of this area covers a timeless topic these Lakes are not going anywhere contains information not found in any other publication Photographs and Maps Photographs A few sample photographs taken by the author are included for reference. The author has been in contact with other professional photographers, municipal governments and non-profits who are also willing to share their work. Matheson lake Glinz lake Thetis lake Maps A contract resource has been engaged to create maps for the book.

6 The person creating these maps has previously self-published a successful guide to mountain biking on Vancouver Island, and has an intimate knowledge of trails around Lakes which are not found on maps issued by organisations such as the CRD. A sample map for Matheson lake is below. Biographical Information I am currently employed as a Senior Information Architect with the Province of British Columbia , and have been writing about my passion, the Lakes of the victoria area, in the evenings and weekends. A bit more about my background and areas of expertise: Freelance Radio Producer for CBC Radio One (OutFront) Community Radio Producer and Host (CJSR ) User Experience Designer strong understanding of visual design, layout, plain language writing Project Management Professional holds a valid PMP accreditation Speaker at International Conferences (Information Architecture Summit 2012) Exhibited Photographer shown several series of film photographs at different cafes in victoria Local Resident of victoria for 7 years Table of Contents Part One: Introduction Overall Map Introduction Disclaimer Top Five: The Best of the Lakes around victoria .

7 Swimming Beaches Hiking Fishing Paddling Motorized Boats Children and Families Dogs Bike Rides Accessibility Learning About Nature Lakes 101 How does a lake get made? Who owns a lake ? How does a lake get its Name? What makes a lake warm? lake Ecosystems victoria 's Watersheds First Nations A Brief History of victoria s Water Supply Your Responsibilities Part Two: The Lakes victoria Good Acre Arbour Fountain Rose Saanich Swan Elk/Beaver Prospect Killarney Maltby Highlands Thetis Prior Durrance Eagles Heal Pease Fork Mary Langford Langford Glen Florence Metchosin Blinkhorn Quarantine Goldstream Glinz Sooke Matheson Kemp Sooke Hills Wilderness Grass Sheilds Crabapple Malahat Spectacle Epilogue Sample Chapters The text for this book is currently being edited by a freelance professional.

8 Each lake will contain: A map A table of basic information (swimming, fishing, facilities etc) Directions by car 1-5 pages descriptive text & history 1-3 photos (including historical images) 1-2 'Did you know' style info boxes The following selected Lakes are included for sample purposes only and are a first cut these have not been edited by either the author or the contract resource. Florence Hidden behind a busy intersection of the TransCanada Highway, Florence lake is virtually unknown to both visitors and locals alike. The lake offers views and fishing year around, with swimming opportunities in the summer and a colourful display of leaves in the fall.

9 Skirt Mountain can be seen to the northwest. The Strachan trail provides easy access and a pleasant walk around the east and southern sides of the lake , with boardwalks and viewing points throughout. Aside from providing calming views, the trail also provides numerous places to fish from the short, and there is also a boat launch on the north shore for small boats. While on the trail be sure not to miss the boardwalk between Savory and Brock roads on the south end of the lake . Raised well above ground, this boardwalk provides an opportunity to examine some of the surrounding trees, hanging moss from a different perspective. Keep an eye out for song birds and small critters below while you admire the panoramic view of the lake .

10 History There is some debate about who Florence lake was named for. While Geo BC s registry of Geographic Names states that the lake was named after Florence Isabella Langford, Captain Langford s fifth daughter, other local historians believe it was named after other early settlers in the area, Henry and Florence Dumbleton. Savory Road takes its name from the Savory family, who grew and sold vegetables in the Fernwood area of victoria . In 1910 business was growing so they bought 200 acres of land in Langford to expand their operations. The first Langford Gun Club was then established on their property a few years later. Did you know? Unconfirmed local lore tells the story of a piano at the bottom of Florence lake .