” Insight Guide Canada” is a comprehensive, full-colour guide to getting the most out of one of the world`s most beautiful countries. Engaging History & Culture chapters explain the tumultuous history of Canada, & the factors influencing Canadian culture & identity; from ancient Inuit settlements, through to the arrival of the British, to the influx of immigrants from all over the world. The burgeoning arts scene, local cuisine & the wild landscape, all contributors to the country`s unique character, are fully explored. To help with planning your trip, the Places chapters encompass all of Canada`s provinces, cover the vibrant cities of Toronto, Vancouver & Montreal in detail, & suggest where to visit & what to do in Canada`s great outdoors, including taking the train across the majestic Rocky Mountains. Full-colour photographs throughout illustrate the beauty of the Canadian landscape & give a true flavour of life in the country today. Detailed maps plot all major sights, & the Travel Tips offer practical advice plus selective, independent reviews of the best & most authentic places to stay & eat. ...

Insight Guides Travel Map: has a fold up map of the country ideal for planning routes or taking on holiday. This Canada Travel Map is drawn to a scale of 1:4 million & shows the entire country complete with a comprehensive index. This is an ideal on-the-move companion when you`re exploring Canada It

Includes:: detailed street plans of Vancouver, Toronto & Montreal, each with their own separate index Outlines Top Attractions & places of interest Pictorial symbols for instant recognition Shows countries roads, rail networks & ferry routes
Includes: distance indicators Detailed topography Legend shown in eight languages


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Canada at 1:6, 000, 000 from the Vancouver-based ITMB, providing an overview of the country with altitude colouring, provincial boundaries, main roads & railways. Coverage extend north beyond 80° to include the whole of Ellesmere Isl&. The map is a reproduction of a title published by the Canadian national survey organization, Natural Resources Canada, as part of the National Atlas of Canada Reference Map series. Altitude colouring in supplemented by relief shading, unfortunately so dark that in parts of Rockies or coastal British Columbia other information becomes illegible. Numerous rivers & larger lakes are named & a few of the national parks are marked. The map shows provincial boundaries plus the network of main roads & railways, & is annotated to highlight a selection of places of interest. A disappointing map, on the other hand if you want to see French territorial waters around Saint-Pierre & Miquelon………. ...

Canada in the Key Guide series from AA Publishing; exploring a range of international destinations & recently been re-launched with full colour pages. Thorough & detailed in style, the guides are targeted at an older audience, exploring the principal sights, walks, activities, restaurants & accommodation of the destination. A detailed introductory section provides comprehensive information about the destination, including the economy, politics, heritage & language. There are also specific sections unique to each destination, covering society, the urban & rural, sports & leisure, art media & culture, history & science & technology. Each title is organised in the same way with destinations grouped by region or district & colour-coded to help readers navigate around the guide. An On the Move section provides details on transport, with important information on arriving, getting around (including distinctive local transport features such as metro & underground networks) & for visitors with a disability. Individual regional sections cover Sights, driving & walking opportunities, what to do, eating & accommodation. Local listings are accompanied by addresses, opening times, prices, directions & local transport options, though options for younger travellers & those with children are more limited. Extensive colour photography accompanies the text, with a range of pictures illustrations the main sites of the city, region or country. An extensive Practicalities chapter at the back of each guide carries essential information on weather, documents & customs, money, health, communication, tourist information, useful websites, finding help, opening times & entrance fees, media & books, films & maps. There is also basic information on entertainment & nightlife, sports & activities, film & music & festivals & events. ...

With an easy-fold, easy-to-use format, Lonely Planet Planning Maps are your conveniently sized passport to traveling with ease. Get more from your map & your trip with images & information about top country attractions, itinerary suggestions & themed lists. ...

Canada at 1:4, 000, 000 on a map from Marco Polo Travel Publishing with plenty of topographic information, plus a booklet attached to the map cover with an extensive index, six street plans, two enlargements of national parks, descriptions of 15 best sights, etc. Coverage extends to 74º north to include the whole of the Northwest Passage; a separate panel presents the rest of Arctic Canada at 1:12, 000, 000. Cartography is from the renowned German publishers Mair Dumont. Topography is shown by relief shading with spot heights & plenty of names of mountain ranges, plateaux, etc. Locations of interest are prominently highlighted, with separate colouring for towns or villages & for natural sites; 15 selected places are cross-referenced to brief descriptions in the index booklet. Provincial parks or other protected areas as well as Indian Reservations are also marked. Adjoining regions of USA are similarly presented. Provincial &, in the US, state boundaries & time zones are marked. Road network varies according to the density population. Driving distances are shown in kilometres (in USA in miles). Railways & ferry routes are marked. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 2º. Extensive index, covering both Canada & the adjoining regions of USA, is in a separate 79-page booklet attached to the map cover & lists town/villages & natural

Features: rivers, lakes, mountains, etc; also provided are separate lists of UNESCO World Heritage Sites & national parks. The booklet also

Includes:: street plans of central Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City & Toronto, plus enlargements for the Banff/ Jasper/ Yoho/ Kootenay & Waterton Lakes/ Glacier national parks in the Rockies. Multilingual map legend & the descriptions include English.A fold-out flap in the cover shows for route planning an overview map of Canada, prominently highlighting main places of interest, with the grid reference system in the margins making it easier to find locations on the main map. Also provided is a distance table & basic diving regulations.



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Updated regularly, Michelin National Maps will give you an overall picture of your journey thanks to their clear & accurate imagery & mapping scales. This map will help you easily plan your safe & enjoyable journey thanks to comprehensive keys, complete name indexes as well clever time & distance charts. Michelin`s driving information will help you navigate safely in all circumstances. With Michelin National Maps, find more than just your way. ...

Canada in the Green Guide series from Michelin presents information while drawing on a long publishing history. Michelin guides are renowned for their individual ‘star rating’, ranking restaurants, sights & attractions. Listings in each guide are organised alphabetically, allowing readers to access information quickly as well as being designed for practical use on the road. With an emphasis on cultural activities & history, each sight is graded & has extensive background information. Practical visitor information is clearly highlighted with symbols. The Green Guides also cover international destinations. An extensive introductory section on planning your trip provides information on when & where to go, useful pre-trip information, getting there, where to stay & eat & what to do & see. There are also individual sections on Nature, History & Art ad Culture & a selection of driving tours of the area. Fold-out maps at the front & back of the book give an overview of the area covered by the guide. The structure of each guide varies depending on the type of destination. National & regional guides cover regions alphabetically, each with their own accommodation, sights & food & drink listings, while City guides cover sights alphabetically with one city-wide section for listings. Accommodation & food & drink listings are both concise & comprehensive, aiming to cater for all budgets & tastes. Both sights & listings often include information specific to travelling with kids. Each of the places covered in the guide is listed alphabetically & three Michelin star ratings
- highly recommended, recommended & interesting, which have been used for more than 100 years
- help readers identify places of interest, restaurants & notable local attractions. Individual listings include principal sights for each city or town, local walking & driving tours in addition to tips on local excursions. There is also an ‘address book’ information box in each section including recommendations for the best restaurants & accommodation in the area, as well as any relevant leisure activities. A series of overview regional & city plans also helps navigation & orientation for each region.

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Respected cultural travel guides featuring Michelin stars & tours. This completely revised edition features Canada`s top attractions, most interesting towns, best driving tours, shopping hot spots, hotels & restaurants. Divided into regions, Green Guide Canada`s tours, maps, illustrations & colour photographs bring serene landscapes & rich history to life. Whether hiking through the Rockies, dog-sledding in Nunavut, or brushing up on your French in Quebec, Michelin`s celebrated star-rating system & respected maps make sure you see the best that Canada has to offer. ...

Canada’s 42 National Parks highlighted by the National Geographic on a folded map of the whole country with enlargements for the most popular locations such as Banff or Jasper plus lists of National Historic Sites of Canada, etc. The map presents the country against a light beige background, with its topography indicated by relief shading & the division into provinces. All the parks are prominently highlighted & the map also shows locations of Marine Conservation Areas & selected National Historic Sites administered by the Parks Canada institution. Separate lists name other Historic Sites in Ontario, Quebec, the Atlantic Provinces, & the Banff & Jasper National Parks. Additional six panels of enlargements, accompanied by notes, present in greater detail Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Riding Mountain, Gross Morne & Cape Breton Highlands National Parks. The text & where appropriate park & other place names are given in both their English & French versions. This title is also available as a wall map, either on paper or encapsulated for greater durability. ...