Canada

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Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Publication Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The Lonely Planet Country Guides are the complete country guides for independent travelers. They feature inspirational colour highlights sections, easy-to-use grid-referenced maps, and insightful history, culture, food, and environment chapters by specialized contributors. Want to 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 adventures, 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
Canada is a country of northern North America. Originally inhabited by various Native American peoples, mainland Canada was explored by the English and the French beginning in the late 15th century. The French established the first permanent settlement at Port Royal (now Annapolis Royal) in 1605 but gradually lost control of eastern Canada, which was ceded to England in 1763 after the Seven Years' War. The Dominion of Canada was formed in 1867 and extended to the western provinces in 1905; Newfoundland formally joined the federation in 1949. The Statute of Westminster (1931) confirmed Canada's status as an independent nation within the Commonwealth. Ottawa is the capital and Toronto the largest city. Population: 31,600,000.
Want to 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