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Lonely Planet Canada (Paperback)
by Andrea Schulte-Peevers , Becca Blond , Kerryn Burgess , Pete Cruttenden , John Lee
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Author: Andrea Schulte-Peevers , Becca Blond , Kerryn Burgess , Pete Cruttenden , John Lee
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Pub. in: April, 2005
ISBN: 1740597737
Pages: 912
Measurements: 7.9 x 5.1 x 1.4 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA00913
Other information: 9th edition
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Lightbody, Huhti and Ver Berkmoes have produced the definitive travel guide on Canada. Up-front, this review is based on my trips to B.C. and Nova Scotia. To say that Canada is vast is an understatement, but, if these, to polarized Canadian provinces, are typical of the rest of the guide, this is a "must have" purchase.
Lightbody, Huhti and Ver Berkmoes' writing is both engaging and descriptive. "Lonely Planet Canada" has a solid introduction section that covers Norway's history, government, economy, ecology, climate etc. An informative practical travel section and, most important, a reliable and up-to-date listing of recommendations that each of the contributors has checked out (lodging, restaurants, entertainment, places to see and things to do). At the start of each section is a regional map, more maps, and a list of highlights or "must see" for that region. Great!
In my "must have" list to qualify a guide as "excellent", are easy to read maps. This book has the best maps found in a Canada travel guide. High marks go to the city maps that help the reader by numerically locating the recommended restaurants and accommodations on the maps.
The superb information and recommendations are reliable and though the publication date is 1999 (thus the information is pre '99), I did find some restaurants and inns closed or sold. As a whole, accommodations prices have increased an average of 15% to 20%.
A weak area, which I am sure will be corrected in the next edition, is the sparse use of email/web site addresses (Halifax, N.S. had no addresses out of the 20 accommodations listings). As computer users know, website and email addresses are very helpful, especially for hotel quotes and reservations.
Lonely Planet Canada is comprehensive enough to have even if you are just visiting one province and, with its excellent introduction and reliable accommodations and restaurants recommendations, you find that this may be the best buy in Canada Guides. Strongly recommended.
Target readers:
General readers
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From the Publisher:
Who We Are: At Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enabling travellers to connect with the world for their own benefit and for the benefit of the world at large.
What We Do: We offer travellers the world's richest travel advice, informed by the collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in 37 countries and fluent in 70 languages.
- We are relentless in finding the special, the unique and the different for travellers wherever they are.
- When we update our guidebooks, we check every listing, in person, every time.
- We always offer the trusted filter for those who are curious, open minded and independent.
- We challenge our growing community of travellers; leading debate and discussion about travel and the world.
- We tell it like it is without fear or favor in service of the travellers; not clouded by any other motive.
What We Believe: We believe that travel leads to a deeper cultural understanding and compassion and therefore a better world.
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Wanna get soaked by Niagara Falls? Stick your nose into Montreal's markets? Trek arctic Nunavut? Whatever your dreams of the Great White North, this authoritative guide will whisk you all the way from Whistler's mountains to the beaches of Prince Edward Island, stopping at must-see Canadian landmarks and for hidden vistas along the way.
- 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.
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A reader (MSL quote), HK
<2007-01-18 00:00>
When I visited Quebec, the guide was a great help. Although most of the prices, hours, and descriptions of the sights and eateries were accurate, some were not, or outdated. A particular restaurant was highly rated in the review, but when I tried to visit the place, the restaurant was nowhere to be found with the given address. Otherwise, the book is good. |
Stephan Schmidt (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-18 00:00>
I used this guide while traveling on the east and west coast of Canada. It's most complete and accurate and also fun to read. The recommendations are all very reliable and good. If you don't want to carry around a handful of guide books, this book helps a lot. Even if it might not go as much into detail as a guide that zooms in on a particular city or region. But you'll find everything a backpacker's (and budget traveler's) eye is looking for. Highly recommended. |
Jessica Hamilton (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-18 00:00>
I have used Lonely Planet guides for many years, but unlike the reviewer of July 3 1998 I wouldn't automatically regard them as the best, especially in a country as large as Canada. I recently traveled through western Canada and found this book to be relatively up to date, but way too brief in most areas and catering almost exclusively to budget travelers. I also had with me the British Columbia Handbook and Alberta Handbook by Andrew Hempstead and found them to fill the gaps with a good selection of places to stay and eat as well as hiking and all the best things to see and do (and there's lots of that-plan to spend as much time as possible in Canada) from someone who lives there. In addition to these two books, many more books are available in Canada to each region and Canadians love reading so there are bookstores in every town. If you are hitchhiking across Canada, the Lonely Planet book is the one, if you want more detailed information stick to the Moon books. |
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-18 00:00>
This book is (like most LP books) the definitive guide to seeing Canada. If you only want to take one book with you make it this one. |
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