“I am a big fan of hard copy trail guides, so thanks for making them for all of us who still like to carry a book. Not sure how many more you are planning on making, but you can be sure that if you do, it will be on my shelf beside all the others.”
Mike Bayliss
“As certified hike leaders and avid hikers, we find your books very well written and easy to follow. We love the area history and the places to eat.”
Trish Cochrane
“Of all the hiking books we have in our library, it’s yours that we use when planning our weekend adventures.”
Trevor Perrin
“You have revitalized our interest in hiking and to investigate and truly appreciate the beauty and opportunities of discovery in our own back yard.”
Nancy Henderson
“This book has given me something to look forward to. It’s the best lockdown gift ever!”
Sheena Costello
“The fun facts and interesting extras can be appreciated by any hiker, whether fast and furious, or casual and relaxed. Of course, the pictures are enticing, and perhaps the best part is good advice on where to get a bit of refreshment at the end of the loop, or even at the start. Nicola has coined the term “après-hiking.”
Joan Richards, Bruce Trail Conservancy
“One of the distinguishing features of Loops and Lattes is that the guide takes you both on and off the trails. The routes often include “aprés hike” spots where wanderers can grab a bite to eat, or put their feet up.”
Jonathan Duncan, Guelph Mercury
“We really enjoyed the short Hockley Valley loop and ended up at the Farmhouse Pottery café where we had some of the best butter tarts and coffee.”
Nancy Turner
“My sister and I have been enjoying your Halton and Caledon books on our weekly hikes and have just purchased your Hamilton and Area: Loops and Lattes guide. Congratulations for opening up a world of beautiful trails and inspiring us to walk them.”
Judy Hunter, Milton
“Your books have been very useful in helping me find challenging routes that have made for decent training for me.”
David Tinsley, while training for the West Highland Way
“A brilliant way to explore the beauty and natural diversity of the area – it makes Caledon come alive.”
Christopher Carnegie, Caledon
“I’m an avid runner/hiker and have enjoyed many routes through Caledon over the years. I recently picked up your book and have already been on trails I never knew existed thanks to your book. Awesome stuff.”
Tim Nash
“I just want to expressed how much we have enjoyed your 2 hiking books. As certified hike leaders and avid hikers, we find your books very well written and easy to follow. We love the area history and the places to eat. So far we have done 4 of the hikes in Halton Hikes: Loops& Lattes.”
Trish Cochrane
“If you want to explore the hiking trails of southern Ontario with a latte in hand, pick up Nicola Ross’s new book.”
The Toronto Star
“Before working in tourism, I spent many years working in publishing, and I’d like to pass along that your book hits the right note on many, many levels. The font choice and size of font are very readable, you’ve found a good balance of being informative and interesting without being overly wordy, the map illustrations are fun, informative and attractive and the tone is excellent – approachable, informative and personal. There are many books out there that have tried to do the same thing but missed the mark.”
Dana Murray, Hamilton
“Better still for those who love to get close to nature are the precise directions, terrific photographs and local lore that’s also included. It’s always nice to know the “whys” of your hike, before you’re on the trail.”
Julie Slack, Milton Canadian Champion
“We have enjoyed Caledon Hikes: Loops & Lattes. The information for the hikes is complete and easy to follow. We look forward to your next guide, Dufferin Hikes: Loops & Lattes.”
Henry and Janice
“Halton Hikes Loops and Lattes, not only gives detailed directions and trail maps, it also includes area restaurants and cafés so you can be sure you’ll get your caffeine fix and a bite to eat following the hikes.”
Julie Slack, Milton Canadian Champion
“Thank you again for writing the books because we all love hiking and are always looking for new and exciting locations.”
Lidia Fiori, Mississauga
“Nicola Ross’s two hiking books are collections of circle walks that end back at your car, eliminating the need to park vehicles at both ends of a trail or to return the whole way you went in…the notes about where to buy refreshments make for highly civilized outings.”
Niagara Escarpment Views
“With every trail loop she has included distance, level of difficulty, estimated length of time, the calories you’ll burn, highlights, places to eat and drink and possible entrance fees…”
Matthew Strader, Caledon Enterprise
“She shows readers how to navigate local trails, including the Bruce Trail and the Trans Canada Trail, without having to backtrack or arrange to leave a car at a hike’s endpoint.”
In the Hills magazine
“A brilliant way to explore the beauty and natural diversity of the area – it makes Caledon come alive.”
Christopher Carnegie, Caledon
“We have found your book Caledon Hikes to be a wonderful resource for exploring the area. Love the fact you have short and long walks and the recommendations for food breaks along the way. Great book!”
Rose Savage
“We’re about half way through our planned Caledon loop hikes, using your delightful book as our guide, choosing many of the 10 km or so lengths. We’ve only got lost once. We’ve also enjoyed your recommended post-hike sojourns.”
Stan Litch
“My family and I are excited to get started trying out your loops. We are hoping to do at least one each Saturday at this point as our schedules permit and may try to fit a couple shorter ones into a single day.”
Trudy Cowan & family
“I’m an avid runner/hiker and have enjoyed many routes through Caledon over the years. I recently picked up your book and have already been on trails I never knew existed thanks to your book. Awesome stuff.”
Tim Nash
“If you want to explore the hiking trails of southern Ontario with a latte in hand, pick up Nicola Ross’s new book.”
The Toronto Star
“I suspect this book will be a staple for Ontario bookstores for years to come.”
Ben McNally, Ben McNally Books
“So much more than just hiking – lots of interesting background, history…”
Anita Foley
“I often find that trail books like yours tend to have very vague maps that aren’t super useful, but yours are much more detailed and user-friendly.”
Rebecca Petre, Bolton
“Happiness is being able to find the darn trail guide! I couldn’t find my copy of Caledon Hikes: Loops and Lattes for months.”
Rebecca Petre, Bolton
“My daughter bought your book Caledon Hikes: Loops and Lattes. I love it! I love to “prowl” around Caledon.”
Debbie, Brampton
“A friend gave me a copy of Caledon Hikes: Loops & Lattes, which I’m enjoying immensely, although it’s unlikely I’ll actually be doing any of the hikes. I moved to Calgary in 1974. I grew up in Inglewood, and seeing all those names from my childhood is a nostalgia trip for me, although it seems much has changed.”
John Leeder, Calgary, Alberta
“Love your book and plan to do every single one of them!”
Louise
“I just picked up your book at one of the Cafes in Bolton and reading through it, am wishing for spring so I can get started following some of the trails.”
John Coffman
“We have enjoyed Caledon Hikes: Loops & Lattes. The information for the hikes is complete and easy to follow. We look forward to your next guide, Dufferin Hikes: Loops & Lattes.”
Henry and Janice Aavasalmi
“My husband and I enjoyed our hike yesterday in Belfountain. It was our second hike from your book Caledon Hikes: Loops & Lattes and we really like how you have made these loop hikes.”
Darlene Robinson
“Before working in tourism, I spent many years working in publishing, and I’d like to pass along that your book hits the right note on many, many levels. The font choice and size of font are very readable, you’ve found a good balance of being informative and interesting without being overly wordy, the map illustrations are fun, informative and attractive and the tone is excellent – approachable, informative and personal. There are many books out there that have tried to do the same thing but missed the mark.”
Dana Murray, Hamilton
“The newest hiking guide takes its readers through 37 different loop routes throughout the Region from Burlington to Oakville, and all the way through Milton, Acton, Georgetown, Glen Williams, Erin, Rockwood, Cheltenham and Terra Cotta.”
Danielle Marr, Caledon Enterprise
“Following in the bootprints of Caledon Hikes: Loops & Lattes, Nicola Ross’s newest guidebook explores the woods and escarpments of the Halton area.”
Tracey Fockler, In the Hills magazine
“Today I hiked the Bear Den Loop from Halton Hikes: Loops & Lattes. It was great! Lots of variety. I loved the cedar forests! And the boardwalk is wonderful. Great instructions,..”
Karen Bergmann, Mississauga
“I just want to expressed how much we have enjoyed your 2 hiking books. As certified hike leaders and avid hikers, we find your books very well written and easy to follow. We love the area history and the places to eat. So far we have done 4 of the hikes in Halton Hikes: Loops& Lattes.”
Trish Cochrane
“Better still for those who love to get close to nature are the precise directions, terrific photographs and local lore that’s also included. It’s always nice to know the “whys” of your hike, before you’re on the trail.”
Julie Slack, Milton Canadian Champion
“Halton Hikes Loops and Lattes, not only gives detailed directions and trail maps, it also includes area restaurants and cafés so you can be sure you’ll get your caffeine fix and a bite to eat following the hikes.”
Julie Slack, Milton Canadian Champion
“It’s like carrying around your own set of historical plaques — only much lighter.”
Sarah Harmer, singer/songwriter in the Foreword
“Thanks Nicola for publishing this beautiful book, now I will have to pick up Caledon Hikes: Loops & Lattes.”
Case Vanderplas
“Your first book gave us a renewed interest in the Caledon trail systems and we eagerly look forward to the arrival of your new book and a chance to explore a new hiking system. I just ordered a copy of this book from your online site and will be proud to add it to our growing collection of trail guides.”
Trevor Perrin, Toronto