Frommer's Canada

Be the first to write a review

Overview


You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color ...
See more details below
Available through our Marketplace sellers.
See All Options
Other sellers (Paperback)
  • All (14) from $1.99   
  • Used (14) from $1.99   
Close
Sort by
Page 1 of 2
Showing 1 – 10 of 14 (2 pages)
Note: Marketplace items are not eligible for any BN.com coupons and promotions
$1.99
BargainBookStores
Seller since 2010

Feedback rating:

(8476)

Condition:

New — never opened or used in original packaging.

Like New — packaging may have been opened. A "Like New" item is suitable to give as a gift.

Very Good — may have minor signs of wear on packaging but item works perfectly and has no damage.

Good — item is in good condition but packaging may have signs of shelf wear/aging or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Acceptable — item is in working order but may show signs of wear such as scratches or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Used — An item that has been opened and may show signs of wear. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Refurbished — A used item that has been renewed or updated and verified to be in proper working condition. Not necessarily completed by the original manufacturer.

Good
100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!

Ships from: Grand Rapids, MI

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$1.99
BargainBookStores
Seller since 2010

Feedback rating:

(8476)

Condition: Very Good
100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!

Ships from: Grand Rapids, MI

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$1.99
GreenEarthBooks
Seller since 2009

Feedback rating:

(6634)

Condition: Good
Light shelving wear with minimal damage to cover and bindings. Pages show minor use. Help save a tree. Buy all your used books from Green Earth Books. Read. Recycle and ... Reuse! Read more Show Less

Ships from: Portland, OR

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$1.99
Wonder Book
Seller since 2008

Feedback rating:

(14818)

Condition: Like New
Like New Condition..

Ships from: Frederick, MD

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$1.99
Sierra Nevada Books
Seller since 2013

Feedback rating:

(1533)

Condition: Good
Book has some visible wear on the binding, cover, pages. Biggest little used bookstore in the world!

Ships from: Reno, NV

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$1.99
Books Squared
Seller since 2009

Feedback rating:

(5979)

Condition: Good
Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas.

Ships from: Dallas, TX

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$1.99
Snag A Deal
Seller since 2007

Feedback rating:

(1279)

Condition: Like New
0764544691 Book may show light wear. Fast shipping!

Ships from: Cypress, TX

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$1.99
MotorCityBooks
Seller since 2009

Feedback rating:

(6706)

Condition: Good
Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices.

Ships from: Brownstown, MI

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$1.99
Silver Arch Books
Seller since 2010

Feedback rating:

(2903)

Condition: Very Good
Book shows a small amount of wear - very good condition! Selection as wide as the Mississippi.

Ships from: St Louis, MO

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$3.94
Extremely_Reliable
Seller since 2007

Feedback rating:

(8175)

Condition: Good
Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.

Ships from: Richmond, TX

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
Page 1 of 2
Showing 1 – 10 of 14 (2 pages)
Close
Sort by
Sending request ...

More About This Book

Overview


You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

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.
Read More Show Less

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780764544699
  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 5/10/2004
  • Series: Frommer's Complete Series, #50
  • Edition description: REV
  • Edition number: 13
  • Pages: 828
  • Product dimensions: 5.18 (w) x 8.56 (h) x 1.57 (d)

Meet the Author


A native of California and resident by turns of Ottawa, Amsterdam, Vancouver, and now Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Blore is an award-winning magazine writer and the best-selling author of Vancouver: Secrets of the City. In 2003, he took up the prestigious Canadian Journalism Fellowship at the University of Toronto’s Massey College. He’s also the author of Frommer’s Vancouver & Victoria and Frommer’s Brazil.

Toronto native Hilary Davidson now calls New York City home, thanks to her persuasive Manhattan-born husband, Daniel. She is a contributing editor at Chatelaine magazine, and writes for Martha Stewart Weddings, Executive Traveler, Wedding Bells, Glow, Discover, and Pages. She is also the author of Frommer’s Toronto 2004. She can be reached at hcdavidson@excite.com.

Paul Karr has written, co-authored, or edited more than 25 guidebooks, including Vancouver & Victoria For Dummies; Frommer’s Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island; Frommer’s New England; Frommer’s Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine; and Frommer’s Portable Maine Coast. He has also contributed to Frommer’s Irreverent Guides to Rome and Vancouver. In addition, he has written articles for Sierra and Sports Illustrated, among other publications. He divides his time among New England, both coasts of Canada, and Europe.

Herbert Bailey Livesey has written about travel and food for many publications, including Travel & Leisure, Food & Wine, and Playboy. He’s the author orco-author of several guidebooks, including Frommer’s Montréal & Québec City, Frommer’s Europe from $60 a Day, and Frommer’s New England.

Bill McRae was born and raised in rural eastern Montana, though he spent the better years of his youth attending university in Great Britain, France, and Canada. He has previously written about Montana and Utah for Moon Publications and about the Pacific Northwest and Seattle for Lonely Planet. Other publications he has written for include National Geographic and Microsoft Expedia. Bill is also co-author of Frommer’s British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies. He makes his home in Portland, Oregon.
Read More Show Less

Table of Contents

List of Maps ix
What's New in Canada 1
1 The Best of Canada 6
1 The Best Travel Experiences 6
2 The Best Family Vacations 7
3 The Best Nature & Wildlife Viewing 7
4 The Best Views 8
5 The Most Dramatic Drives 9
6 The Best Walks & Rambles 10
7 The Best Biking Routes 11
8 The Best Culinary Experiences 12
9 The Best Festivals & Special Events 13
10 The Best Luxury Hotels & Resorts 14
11 The Best Bed & Breakfasts 16
12 The Best Camping & Wilderness Lodges 17
2 Planning Your Trip to Canada 18
1 The Regions in Brief 18
2 Visitor Information 22
3 Entry Requirements & Customs 23
4 Money 25
5 When to Go 28
6 Health & Safety 30
7 Specialized Travel Resources 31
8 Planning Your Trip Online 34
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource 35
Online Traveler's Toolbox 36
9 Getting There 37
10 Packages for the Independent Traveler 41
11 Escorted General-Interest Tours 42
12 The Outdoor Adventure Planner 44
13 Getting Around 47
14 Tips on Accommodations 48
15 Tips on Dining 51
16 Suggested Itineraries 51
17 Recommended Books & Films 54
Fast Facts: Canada 56
3 Nova Scotia 62
1 Exploring the Province 62
2 Wolfville: Introduction to the Annapolis Valley 66
3 Annapolis Royal: Nova Scotia's Most Historic Town 69
4 Kejimkujik National Park 72
5 From Digby to Yarmouth: A Taste of the Other Nova Scotia 74
Whale-Watching at Digby Neck 75
6 The South Shore: Quintessential Nova Scotia 79
The Dauntless Bluenose 84
7 Halifax: More Than a Natural Harbor 90
A Side Trip to Peggy's Cove 97
8 The Eastern Shore: Rugged Coastline from Halifax to Cape Breton Island 102
9 Cape Breton Island 104
10 Cape Breton Highlands National Park 114
A Scenic Drive 116
4 New Brunswick 117
1 Exploring the Province 117
2 Around Passamaquoddy Bay: Campobello Island & More 121
3 Grand Manan Island 127
4 Saint John: New Brunswick's Largest City 130
5 Fredericton 136
6 Fundy National Park: Exploring the Wild Coast 142
Seeking Adventure on Cape Enrage 144
7 Moncton: A Rival to Saint John 145
8 Kouchibouguac National Park 148
9 The Acadian Peninsula 150
5 Prince Edward Island 153
1 Exploring the Island 153
2 Queens County: The Land of Anne 156
The Birth of Anne Shirley 157
A PEI Tradition: The Lobster Supper 161
3 Prince Edward Island National Park 162
4 Charlottetown 164
5 Kings County: An Escape from Anne's Land 170
6 Prince County: PEI in the Rough 173
6 Newfoundland & Labrador 177
1 Exploring Newfoundland & Labrador 177
2 Western Newfoundland: Your Introduction to The Rock 181
3 Gros Morne National Park: One of Canada's Treasures 184
Journey to the Center of the Earth 187
4 The Great Northern Peninsula: Way Off the Beaten Path 189
5 Terra Nova National Park 191
6 The Bonavista Peninsula: Into Newfoundland's Past 193
7 St. John's: Bright Lights, Big City 197
8 The Southern Avalon Peninsula 205
9 The Labrador Coast: Wilderness Adventure & More 208
7 Montreal 211
1 Essentials 214
Neighborhoods in Brief 216
2 Getting Around 220
Fast Facts: Montreal 224
3 Where to Stay 226
4 Where to Dine 233
5 Seeing the Sights 242
6 Special Events & Festivals 253
7 Outdoor Activities & Spectator Sports 253
8 Shopping 256
9 Montreal After Dark 259
8 Quebec City & the Gaspe Peninsula 271
1 Essentials 274
The Neighborhoods in Brief 275
2 Getting Around 276
Fast Facts: Quebec City 277
3 Where to Stay 279
4 Where to Dine 285
5 Seeing the Sights 290
6 Special Events & Festivals 297
7 Outdoor Activities & Spectator Sports 298
8 Shopping 299
9 Quebec City After Dark 301
10 Day Trips from Quebec City: Ile d'Orleans & More 305
11 The Gaspe Peninsula 317
9 Ottawa & Eastern Ontario 323
1 Essentials 324
Fast Facts: Ottawa 327
2 Where to Stay 328
3 Where to Dine 333
Pubbing It Outside Ottawa 336
4 Seeing the Sights 340
A Scenic Drive 345
5 Special Events & Festivals 348
6 Outdoor Activities & Spectator Sports 349
Ottawa's Pride: The Rideau Canal 351
7 Ottawa After Dark 352
8 Exploring Eastern Ontario: Kingston & More 356
Along the St. Lawrence: The Thousand Islands 358
10 Toronto 365
1 Essentials 365
2 Getting Around 370
Fast Facts: Toronto 373
3 Where to Stay 374
4 Where to Dine 385
5 Seeing the Sights 393
6 Special Events & Festivals 404
7 Outdoor Activities & Spectator Sports 406
8 Shopping 409
9 Toronto After Dark 412
Landmark Theaters 415
11 Southwestern Ontario 419
1 Exploring the Region 419
The Real Uncle Tom's Cabin 422
2 Niagara-on-the-Lake & Niagara Falls 423
Touring Niagara-on-the-Lake Wineries 426
A Family Adventure 432
Niagara Parkway Commission Restaurants 434
3 Hamilton 434
4 London: A Great Stop for Families 437
5 Goderich & Bayfield 441
6 Stratford & the Stratford Festival 442
The Play's the Thing 444
7 Elora & Fergus: The Elora Gorge & More 448
12 North to Ontario's Lakelands & Beyond 451
1 Exploring the Region 451
2 From Collingwood/Blue Mountain to Tobermory/Bruce Peninsula National Park 455
3 Manitoulin Island: A Spiritual Escape 457
4 Along Georgian Bay: Midland & Parry Sound 460
The Tragic Tale of Sainte Marie Among the Hurons 460
5 The Muskoka Lakes: A Land of Resorts 463
Rest, Relax, Recharge 469
6 Algonquin Provincial Park: Canoeing, Fishing & More 470
7 Some Northern Ontario Highlights: Driving along Highways 11 & 17 472
13 Manitoba & Saskatchewan 485
1 Exploring the Provinces 485
Farm & Ranch Vacations on the Prairies 488
2 Winnipeg: Capital of Manitoba 490
Taste of France across the River: The Historic District of St. Boniface 496
3 Whiteshell Provincial Park & Lake Winnipeg 508
4 West along the Trans-Canada Highway to Spruce Woods Provincial Park & Brandon 510
5 Riding Mountain National Park & Duck Mountain Provincial Park 510
6 On to the Far North & Churchill, the World's Polar Bear Capital 512
7 Regina: Capital of Saskatchewman 514
The Trial of Louis Riel 517
8 Saskatchewan Highlights along the Trans-Canada Highway 522
9 Saskatoon: The Progressive City on the Plains 524
10 Prince Albert National Park: A Jewel of the National Park System 532
14 Alberta & the Rockies 534
1 Exploring the Province 534
Getting a Taste of the Old West at a Guest Ranch 537
2 Calgary: Home of the Annual Stampede 538
Fast Facts: Calgary 542
3 Southern Alberta Highlights 557
4 Waterton Lakes National Park 560
5 Introducing the Canadian Rockies 561
6 Kananaskis Country & Canmore 566
7 Banff National Park: Canada's Top Tourist Draw 572
8 Jasper National Park: Canada's Largest Mountain Park 593
9 Edmonton: Capital of Alberta 606
Fast Facts: Edmonton 608
Edmonton's Klondike Days 610
15 Vancouver 622
1 Essentials 622
Neighborhoods in Brief 631
2 Getting Around 633
Fast Facts: Vancouver 636
3 Where to Stay 638
4 Where to Dine 647
5 Exploring Vancouver 656
6 Shopping 669
7 Vancouver After Dark 671
16 Victoria & British Columbia 674
1 Exploring the Province 674
Three Trips of a Lifetime 680
2 Victoria: Victorian England Meets Canadian Wilderness 683
Fast Facts: Victoria 687
3 A Side Trip from Victoria: Goldstream Provincial Park 709
4 Vancouver Island's West Coast: Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino & Ucluelet 711
Walking the Wild Side: A Glimpse of First Nations Life 714
5 Vancouver Island's East Coast: Parksville to Campbell River & Quadra Island 719
6 The Inside Passage: Prince Rupert & the Queen Charlotte Islands 725
7 Cariboo Country to Prince George 731
8 Whistler: One of North America's Premier Ski Resorts 738
9 The Okanagan Valley: A Taste of the Grape 748
17 The Yukon & the Northwest Territories 755
1 Exploring the North 756
2 The Alaska Highway: On to the Last Frontier 762
3 Whitehorse: Capital of the Yukon 764
4 Kluane National Park 771
5 The Chilkoot Trail & White Pass 772
6 Dawson City: An Authentic Gold-Rush Town 774
7 The Top of the World Highway 781
8 North on the Dempster Highway 781
9 Yellowknife: Capital of the Northwest Territories 781
10 Nahanni National Park 789
Appendix Canada in Depth 790
1 History 101 790
Dateline 790
2 The Fall of Quebec 792
3 A Confederation of Provinces 792
4 Toward World Power 795
5 Onward Into the 21st Century: The Creation of Nunavut & More 797
Index 799
Read More Show Less

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
( 0 )
Rating Distribution

5 Star

(0)

4 Star

(0)

3 Star

(0)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(0)

Your Rating:

Review Guidelines
Add Recommendations
Your Name: Create a Pen Name or

Barnes & Noble.com Review Rules

Our reader reviews allow you to share your comments on titles you liked, or didn't, with others. By submitting an online review, you are representing to Barnes & Noble.com that all information contained in your review is original and accurate in all respects, and that the submission of such content by you and the posting of such content by Barnes & Noble.com does not and will not violate the rights of any third party. Please follow the rules below to help ensure that your review can be posted.

Reviews by Our Customers Under the Age of 13

We highly value and respect everyone's opinion concerning the titles we offer. However, we cannot allow persons under the age of 13 to have accounts at BN.com or to post customer reviews. Please see our Terms of Use for more details.

What to exclude from your review:

Please do not write about reviews, commentary, or information posted on the product page. If you see any errors in the information on the product page, please send us an email.

Reviews should not contain any of the following:

  • - HTML tags, profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or comments that defame anyone
  • - Time-sensitive information such as tour dates, signings, lectures, etc.
  • - Single-word reviews. Other people will read your review to discover why you liked or didn't like the title. Be descriptive.
  • - Comments focusing on the author or that may ruin the ending for others
  • - Phone numbers, addresses, URLs
  • - Pricing and availability information or alternative ordering information
  • - Advertisements or commercial solicitation

Reminder:

  • - By submitting a review, you grant to Barnes & Noble.com and its sublicensees the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use the review in accordance with the Barnes & Noble.com Terms of Use.
  • - Barnes & Noble.com reserves the right not to post any review -- particularly those that do not follow the terms and conditions of these Rules. Barnes & Noble.com also reserves the right to remove any review at any time without notice.
  • - See Terms of Use for other conditions and disclaimers.
Search for Products You'd Like to Recommend

Recommend other products that relate to your review. Just search for them below and share!

Create a Pen Name

Your Pen Name is your unique identity on BN.com. It will appear on the reviews you write and other website activities. Your Pen Name cannot be edited, changed or deleted once submitted.

 
Your Pen Name can be any combination of alphanumeric characters (plus - and _), and must be at least two characters long.

Continue Anonymously
    If you find inappropriate content, please report it to Barnes & Noble
    Why is this product inappropriate?
    Comments (optional)