Discover Canada 1 (Lonely Planet Discover Canada) - Softcover

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Lonely Planet Discover Canada is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike around LakeLouise at Banff National Park, grab a plate of poutine in Old Town, or hit the powdery slopes outside Vancouver; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Canada and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Discover Canada:

• Full-color maps and images throughout
• Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
• Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, and wine.
• Free, convenient pull-out Vancouver map (included in print version), plus over 44 color local maps
• Useful features - including Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), What's New, and Family Travel
• Coverage of Vancouver, British Columbia, Banff, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Montreal, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Maritime Canada, the Canadian Rockies, Whistler, the Yukon, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Labrador, Calgary, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Discover Canada, our easy-to-use guide, is perfect for travelers who seek the most popular attractions a destination has to offer. Filled with inspiring and colorful photos, this guide focuses on the best of the best.

• Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends a wide range of experiences, both popular and offbeat, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's Canada guide.
• Looking for a guide focused on Montreal & Quebec City or Vancouver? Check out Lonely Planet's Montreal & Quebec City guide or Vancouver guide for a comprehensive look at all that each of these cities has to offer, or Vancouver Encounter, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Karla Zimmerman, John Lee, Catherine Bodry, Celeste Brash, Emily Matchar, Brandon Presser, Sarah Richards, Brendan Sainsbury, and Ryan Ver Berkmoes.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

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