Find the perfect gift for any canal enthusiast, anyone who lives aboard a canal boat or planning a holiday on the waterways. Not only do our range of maps and guides help you navigate the network of canals, but they also have a wealth of resources on the history of canals and the communities that have grown up around them.

Whether you’re a seasoned boater or just starting out and planning to ‘live aboard’, you’ll find everything you need to make your canal adventure a success. We have books on boat build, maintenance and DIY as well as cruising guides and log books. Gifts for boaters and walkersDate Published: Mar 1993 [Dr. Sean Neill says "covers canals, structures, boats, carrying companies etc etc. - In addition to guidebooks and maps, we have a wide selection of books on the history of canals and the people who built them. These books offer a fascinating look at the canals’ past and how they’ve shaped the communities that surround them. Whether you’re interested in the industrial revolution or just love learning about the history of your favourite waterway, you’re sure to find something that piques your interest at the Canal Junction Bookshop. Books for boat owners For all users of the inland waterways including boaters, walkers, cyclists and visitors, this established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways between Exeter and the River Thames.

Waterways covered in this guide – Basingstoke Canal, Bridgwater & Taunton Canal, Grand Western Canal, Exeter Ship Canal, Kennet & Avon Canal, River Thames, Wey & Godalming Navigations. For all users of Britain’s inland waterways. This established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways between London and Birmingham.