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1. How to Move to Canada: A Primer for Americans by Terese Loeb Kreuzer, Carol Bennett | |
Paperback: 256
Pages
(2006-08-22)
list price: US$14.95 -- used & new: US$8.44 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0312349866 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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If you're moving to Canada, read this book!
Great Idea
Useful, pleasant, and to the point
Pretty good overview
Valuable information for potential immigrants |
2. 1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die by Patricia Schultz | |
Paperback: 1200
Pages
(2007-05-14)
list price: US$19.95 -- used & new: US$6.24 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0761136916 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Book Description Customer Reviews (47)
Great ideas!
Good Travel Planner
1,000 moments of entertaining reading
Great vacation planning tool
It arrived on time. |
3. Canada (Eyewitness Travel Guides) by DK Publishing | |
Turtleback: 432
Pages
(2002-09-01)
list price: US$25.00 -- used & new: US$14.00 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0789495619 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Another Excellent DK Guide
Great guide
Instead of travelling - almost like travelling
Not Perfect!
I LOVE it! |
4. Regional Landscapes of the United States and Canada by Stephen S.Birdsall, Eugene J. Palka, Jon C. Malinowski | |
Hardcover: 408
Pages
(2004-11-17)
list price: US$84.95 -- used & new: US$79.85 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0471152269 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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5. Frommer's Canada: With the Best Hiking & Outdoor Adventures (Frommer's Complete) by Hilary Davidson, Paul Karr, Herbert Bailey Livesey, Bill McRae, Donald Olson | |
Paperback: 848
Pages
(2006-05-30)
list price: US$22.99 -- used & new: US$12.33 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0471778176 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Book Description Come along with Frommer's Canada and discover some of North America's most spectacular scenery, from the towering peaks of the Rockies to the rustic fishing villages of Nova Scotia. Much more comprehensive than the competition, Frommer's covers all the major cities: Vancouver's hip galleries, dining, and nightlife; the art museums and architectural highlights of Toronto; Calgary's wild and woolly Stampede; and Montréal's charming French bistros and cafes. And of course, we'll show you the very best of Canada's great outdoors, from hiking in the national parks to biking its lovely backroads. Along the way, we'll point out all the best places to spot puffins, whales, polar bears, moose, elk, and more. Our expert authors have logged thousands of miles throughout Canada. They reveal their favorite places and experiences, and offer unbiased practical advice that will help you plan the trip that's right for you, no matter what your budget. Come along with Frommer's Canada and discover some of North America's most spectacular scenery, from the towering peaks of the Rockies to the rustic fishing villages of Nova Scotia. Much more comprehensive than the competition, Frommer's covers all the major cities: Vancouver's hip galleries, dining, and nightlife; the art museums and architectural highlights of Toronto; Calgary's wild and woolly Stampede; and Montréal's charming French bistros and cafes. And of course, we'll show you the very best of Canada's great outdoors, from hiking in the national parks to biking its lovely backroads. Along the way, we'll point out all the best places to spot puffins, whales, polar bears, moose, elk, and more. Our expert authors have logged thousands of miles throughout Canada. They reveal their favorite places and experiences, and offer unbiased practical advice that will help you plan the trip that's right for you, no matter what your budget. Customer Reviews (1)
This book covers all the major cities!! |
6. Lonely Planet Canada by Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Becca Blond, Kerryn Burgess, Pete Cruttenden, John Lee, Ryan Ver Berkmoes | |
Paperback: 912
Pages
(2005-04-30)
list price: US$26.99 -- used & new: US$12.00 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1740597737 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Amazon.com Whether you've got plans for stepping out in Montreal or kayaking Desolation Sound, this comprehensive guide will get you there in style.This guide offers places to stay and eat for all budgets, extensive coverage of outdoor activities (from sailing to skiing), Canadian English and Canadian French language sections, plus background on history, culture, and politics. Sidebar highlights include information on whales, totem poles, the Acadians, the Grand Banks, and the National Film Board of Canada. Check out the special flora, fauna, and national parks feature. --Kathryn True • EXPLORE the country from coast to coast with the expert advice of our team of authors, including contributions by Will Ferguson and other notable Canadians • HIT THE ROAD and never get lost with 120 trustworthy maps - more than any other guidebook to Canada • FIND THE FUN with opinionated reviews of epic sights, outdoor activities, smart places to stay, tempting eateries and scintillating nightlife • BE INSPIRED by full-color highlights, independent itineraries and in-depth culture, history and environment chapters • TALK THE TALK with our authoritative French language chapter Customer Reviews (9)
It is good reference for tourists only
A Great Travel Guide
Almost perfect
A Waste of Money I used this book to seach out a hotel near Vancouver Airport, which was my arrival point in Canada. The text says that the Holiday Inn is "beside Highway 99.", with no indication where along this 30 mile long road it is. When the author does add a description, it does nothing to inform. Or it's incorrect. My travels took me to Lake Louise. There are lots of good hiking guides to this region, but I figured the outlines in this book would get me going. I hiked 2 trails the author suggested. The descriptions of both were so wildly inaccurate as to be dangerous. The author thinks there is a teahouse at Mirror Lake (never, I was told). He or she highly recommends hiking the "popular" trail between Moraine Lake and Lake Louise when in fact one doesn't even exist! The Lonely Planet description of Mt. Assiniboine Park sounded good, so I followed their lead which said "a gravel road takes you close to the park through the ski resort of Sunshine Village." I followed my map to Sunshine Village to be told the gravel road has never ever been open to the public. The only redeeming feature of this book is that when the author hasn't bothered to visit a place, he or she admits it in a subtle way: In Lake Louise, the extent of recommendations for places to dine is "Eat at your hotel." (lots of great places here for all budgets including the best bakery I found in a month on the road). In Nelson readers are encouraged to "ask at the visitor center" for somewhere to stay. These type of entries make me doubt whether they even bothered to travel to many places they write about, let alone do any actual research. This book has turned me off a guidebook series I have used for years. Never again.
Very disappointing Firstly, the "new" edition is terribly out of date. I purchased it after seeing the publication date was October 2002. It's accepted and understandable that things change, but there is information that was wrong well over a year before the publication date. A hostel that burnt down in 2000 (Hilda Creek, page 701), and reference to Banff and Jasper as "townsites" (Banff was incorporated in 1991, Jasper in 2001) are examples. The description of Banff is laughable. There is no possible way anyone could describe the town as a "small, alpine-style village that consists of essentially one main street" (page 686), as this book does. The following history section doesn't get better: "The Bow River forms a class-distinctive boundary that is still evident today." In the first instance, the side of the river that LP tells us "caters to the wealthy crowd" comprises mainly of subsidized housing. And "Many people complain that the townsite is too crowded and argue that more hotels and streets should be built." Aside from the fact a 12 year old could have written the sentence, it's just simply not correct. In an effort to include an environmental slant, the authors have touched on current issues. Readers are informed that a convention center at Lake Louise is controversial because it's "in grizzly bear habitat-good goin' guys" (page 696). Bad goin' I say-it's controversial due to water issues, not bears. The book is riddled with inaccuacies. Not information that is out of date, but straightforward mistakes. Page 688 talks of canoe rentals at Banff's Central Park. There has never been a canoe rental place here. How could a trained writer even imagine there was? Golden is "just outside the park" (page 692) No, it's over an hour's drive away along a treacherous road. There are literally dozens of similar mistakes in just the few pages on Banff. This is also reflected in the maps: Banff has no "Mamoth St." (page 687). As all Banff streets are named for animals, I guess they meant "mammoth" street, but there is no street of this name either. The mapmakers can't even correctly spell an incorrect name, or something along those lines anyway. Most surprising for me, the good, solid travel information these books were once renowned for has been replaced by useless, fluffy text that serves no purpose at all. For example, the restaurants listed are not recommendations as such, but simply listings. And where there is a description it does little to inform. Four lines are used to explain the source of the name of an Irish pub (page 694) that has absolutely no relevance to Banff or the mountains, including that the original Guinness Brewery is still open and that it was "founded by 34 year old Arthur Guinness in 1759." The next listing is for Bruno's, named for one of Banff's most famous and respected mountain men. This name isn't explained, just that the restaurant has a "wide-ranging menu." There is an excellent reason why renting a vehicle in Banff, as opposed to Calgary or Canmore, is a bad choice (no unlimited mileage is offered, even by the majors), yet, this important and useful information isn't included (page 696). My original purpose of buying this book was for travel around my own country, not so much to rely on every word in print but to get a feeling as how Canada is portrayed by these books. The litany of inaccuracies and uselessness seems to continue beyond the Rockies section. On page 34 readers are told brown bears are "actually a black bear but brown in color." I just wish I could ask the author how he came up with this unique theory. I imagine picking a Lonely Planet book as the guide of choice is habit more than anything for many travelers. It's reflected in the attitude of those I meet on the road and the reviews I see here at Amazon. It seems somehow ironic that Lonely Planet has evolved from the likes of an Africa book I relied on for every word in the 80s, written by a guy whose biography had him living in a hut brewing mango wine somewhere I can't recall, to this worthless tome that relies on name rather than content to generate sales. ... Read more |
7. Regional Geography of the United States and Canada (4th Edition) by Tom L. McKnight | |
Hardcover: 528
Pages
(2004-01-02)
list price: US$105.20 -- used & new: US$78.40 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0131014730 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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8. Moon Atlantic Canada: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador (Moon Handbooks) by Mark Morris, Andrew Hempstead | |
Paperback: 450
Pages
(2006-04-11)
list price: US$19.95 -- used & new: US$11.50 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1566917824 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Moon Atlantic Canada |
9. Lonely Planet Canada Country Guide (Lonely Planet Canada) by Karla Zimmerman | |
Paperback: 928
Pages
(2008-04)
list price: US$26.99 -- used & new: US$17.81 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1741045711 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
10. The Illustrated History of Canada | |
Paperback: 648
Pages
(2007-07-28)
list price: US$32.95 -- used & new: US$19.77 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1552639207 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Excellent History; Diverse Perspectives
The Politically Correct, Ontariocentric Version In fairness, there is a lot of competent history writing in between, but certainly not the authoritative version it claims to be.
Great background info for your Canadian genealogy
History Made Relevant |
11. Fodor's Canada, 28th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) by Fodor's | |
Paperback: 896
Pages
(2006-05-02)
list price: US$22.95 -- used & new: US$5.94 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1400016509 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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12. Unforgettable Canada: 100 Destinations by George Fischer, Noel Hudson | |
Paperback: 288
Pages
(2007-09-14)
list price: US$29.95 -- used & new: US$17.44 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1550464612 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Book Description From coast to coast to coast, here are Canada's most fascinating destinations. This beautifully photographed and engagingly written guide offers 100 of Canada's most remarkable destinations, spread across every province and territory. Some represent dream excursions to the far reaches of the land, while others are easily accessible from major centers. Each destination offers unforgettable scenic vistas, exotic land formations or unique glimpses into Canada's history and spirit. Destinations include: For the adventurous or the less daring, here are new sights and locations -- the very best that is Canada. |
13. A Key to Amphibians & Reptiles of the Continental United States and Canada by Robert Powell, Joseph T. Collins, Errol D. Hooper | |
Paperback: 150
Pages
(1998-11)
list price: US$17.95 -- used & new: US$15.42 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0700609296 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Book Description The dichotomous keys are supplemented by 257 line illustrations depicting the distinguishing morphological characteristics of salamanders, frogs and toads, turtles, alligators and crocodilians, amphisbaenians (wormlike lizards), lizards, and snakes. The drawings, along with frequent references to the species descriptions, maps, and photographs in the Peterson Field Guide Series, make the key user friendly and increase its appeal to undergraduate and amateur herpetologists. Customer Reviews (3)
This is a great overview of herps!!
Excellent for serious biologists
An excellent dichotomous key for herpetofauna. |
14. Living and Working in Canada, Third Edition: A Survival Handbook (Living & Working in Canada) by Graeme Chesters | |
Paperback: 448
Pages
(2006-09-25)
list price: US$24.95 -- used & new: US$13.59 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1901130401 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Book Description Customer Reviews (5)
Information On Almost Everything
Not recommended for Americans
Comprehensive
A great help to those wishing to live in sunny/freezing Canada
Content far too general to be of any real use |
15. Flight to Canada by Ishmael Reed | |
Paperback: 192
Pages
(1998-06-02)
list price: US$13.00 -- used & new: US$4.90 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0684847507 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (5)
What Do We Really Know About Canada?
brilliant original work i love ishmael reed
Not a representative piece of literature; not funny either
Deconstructing Harriet This outrageously wonderful book manages to dissect and skewer both America'spast and present with an off-beat sense of purpose. Merely my second forayinto Reed's body of work,he's rapidly climbing up my All Time FavouriteAuthor list.I suppose this won't appeal to everyone in the JohnGrishman/E. Lyn Harris/Harry Potter set, but Flight to Canada does whatgreat art should - challenge the beholder. Reed tackles everything fromthe Civil War, Lincoln, Harriet Beecher Stowe, the grand ol' south, thenature of slavery and slaves and demands the reader to push aside commonheld beliefs and take a fresh look at this much-studied (and much-rehashed)juncture of American History. Bottom line - a hip and funny read that'llmake you think.What more d'ya need?
Deconstructing Harriet This outrageously wonderful book manages to dissect and skewer both America'spast and present with an off-beat sense of purpose. Merely my second forayinto Reed's body of work,he's rapidly climbing up my All Time FavouriteAuthor list.I suppose this won't appeal to everyone in the JohnGrishman/E. Lyn Harris/Harry Potter set, but Flight to Canada does whatgreat art should - challenge the beholder. Reed tackles everything fromthe Civil War, Lincoln, Harriet Beecher Stowe, the grand ol' south, thenature of slavery and slaves and demands the reader to push aside commonheld beliefs and take a fresh look at this much-studied (and much-rehashed)juncture of American History. Bottom line - a hip and funny read that'llmake you think.What more d'ya need? ... Read more |
16. Immigrating to Canada and Finding Employment by Tariq Nadeem | |
Paperback: 460
Pages
(2005-07-30)
list price: US$19.95 -- used & new: US$19.85 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0973455187 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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good resource
Impressive publication
Impressive publication. |
17. A Brief History of Canada (Brief History) by Roger E. Riendeau | |
Hardcover: 464
Pages
(2007-06-22)
list price: US$45.00 -- used & new: US$1.68 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0816063354 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (7)
Boring!
Painful
O CANADA!(To be sung to non-Canadians only.) Riendeau begins his tale with a geographic survey of the land and shows that, logically speaking, the different parts that make up present-day Canada could never have joined together to form a country in the first place. Then he proceeds to tell us how that happened anyway. And while he is relating such events as the struggle between the French and British Empires for control of the land, confederation of the provinces, etc., he also gives us accounts of the War of 1812 as seen from Canadian eyes, and the influences of the American Civil War on the framing of Canada?fs ownConfederation. Now look, I?fm an American who has earned a B.A. in Modern World History, has traveled extensively to many other countries (though not Canada), and spends several hours a day reading newspapers. Before I read this book, I was sure I already knew Canada.Riendeau quickly annihilated that conceit with a fascinating barrage of facts,events, and social trends I?fd never heard of right down to the very humbling tidbit that Mary Pickford-- Hollywood?fs top star of the early silent movie era?@and proudly known nationwide as ?gAMERICA?fs Sweetheart?h--was in reality a Canadian! Okay, so this book is strictly Canadian History 101 to be laughed at by Canadians.But if all you've taken so far is Canadian History 000 like me, then this book forms a delightful introduction to the subject.And now Riendeau has got me eager to sign up for Canadian History 102.Not bad for so short and relatively easy a read!
History???-----A doctoring so shameless, it's beneath that
...So...(WARNING:incoming, relevant joke)....eeehhh????????? Thank You ... Read more |
18. Trees of the Northern United States and Canada by John Laird Farrar | |
Hardcover: 502
Pages
(1995-07-30)
list price: US$56.99 -- used & new: US$35.90 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 081382740X Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (10)
One of a kind for northern USA
Another great book
The one I reach for
The best tree book
Great Field Guide My only small complaint with the text is that the ranges for several species are incomplete, covering only the areas in Canada and the very northernmost United States.Many species have a much broader native habitat, and it's often necessary to reference a second text for that information.Other than that; however, it is a great text that even includes "quick recognition" tips for most species.Farrar gives us a valuable resource for horticulture lovers and woodsmen of the north. ... Read more |
19. Streetwise Vancouver Map - Laminated City Street Map of Vancouver, Canada - with integrated Sky Train & Express Line routes & stations by Streetwise Maps | |
Map: 1
Pages
(2005-02-07)
list price: US$7.95 -- used & new: US$3.93 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1931257019 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Navigating Vancouver...
Handy, but lacking in detail
Handy, Useful, and Durable! |
20. Western Canada Map (ITMB) (Travel Reference Map) by International Travel Maps and Books | |
Map: 2
Pages
(2005-06)
list price: US$7.95 -- used & new: US$5.99 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1553418050 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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