Geography & Travel
|
Free Resource
Historica presents this site free of charge. The site contains the complete text of the Canadian Encyclopedia in English and French, the text of the Junior Encyclopedia of Canada (in English only), numerous interactivities, feature articles, games, the Canucklehead Quiz, and an extensive timeline of Canadian and world events. Access Now [opens in new window] |
|
Encyclopedia of British Columbia
Paid for by VPL
This Encyclopedia now includes additional volumes and is now part of Know BC. |
|
|
Paid for by VPL
Encyclopedias and other reference works that cover geography and cultures of North America and other continents. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window] |
|
|
Paid for by VPL
Contains thousands of articles, historic photographs, statistics, maps, diagrams, and audio/video clips about British Columbia and British Columbians in the Encyclopedia of BC. The site also features 5 other works about BC history, biology and people: The Encyclopedia of Raincoast Place Names, Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest, Lilies and Fireweed: Frontier Women of British Columbia, Far West: The Story of British Columbia, and Where Mountains Meet the Sea: The History of Coastal British Columbia Access Now [opens in new window] |
|
|
Paid for by VPL
An eBook collection comprised of Rough Guide and Eyewitness travel guides for popular destinations. Titles are well illustrated and searchable. Individual sections and maps can be printed or permanently downloaded as .pdf files to computers or compatible mobile devices. 2012 guides will be introduced as they become available. A subcollection of the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Access Now [opens in new window] |
Electronic resources are restricted by license agreements to Vancouver Public Library card holders and to on-site users for purposes of research and private study. Commercial use and systematic downloading, copying or distributing of information are expressly prohibited. Users are individually responsible for compliance with these terms.
