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Canada Insight Guide

”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 and Culture chapters explain the tumultuous history of Canada, and the factors influencing Canadian culture and 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 and 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 and Montreal in detail, and suggest where to visit and 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 and give a true flavour of life in the country today. Detailed maps plot all major sights, and the Travel Tips offer practical advice plus selective, independent reviews of the best and most authentic places to stay and eat.
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” 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.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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