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Unforgettable Canada: 100 Destinations
From coast to coast to coast, here are Canada's most fascinating destinations. This beautifully photographed and engagingly written guide offers 100 of Canada's most remarkable destinations, spread across every province and territory. Some represent dream excursions to the far reaches of the land, while others are easily accessible from major centers. Each destination offers unforgettable scenic vistas, exotic land formations or unique glimpses into Canada's history and spirit. Destinations For the adventurous or the less daring, here are new sights and locations -- the very best that is Canada.
- GenresTravelNonfictionCanada
288 pages, Paperback
First published September 14, 2007
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About the author
George Fischer
97 booksGeorge Fischer is one of Canada's most renowned and prolific landscape photographers. He has produced over forty books and fifty art posters. His work has also appeared on the covers of numerous international magazines and newspapers, and in the promotional publications of tourism agencies around the world. His book Unforgettable Canada was on the Globe and Mail's bestseller list and sold over 75,000 copies. George Fischer resides in Toronto.
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February 6, 2009
I give this four stars because I enjoyed it so much and the photography is gorgeous. It's pure pleasure browsing through the lovely photography of natural wonders, beautiful buildings, cute animals and smiling Canadians. A wide range of provinces is represented (I am embarrassed to say I didn't even know a few of them existed!) and the brief synopsis of each location is engaging, if a bit sparse and (at times) awkwardly written. Also, a few of the photographs were maddeningly close-focused--I would have liked perhaps a bit more of a panorama shot of some of the bigger cities rather than just a focus on the windows of one of the buildings...
HOWEVER, if you are getting this as any sort of travel guide, BEWARE! This is really just the glossy-fluff if you are serious about traveling to Canada. It doesn't really give you any help in terms of how-to-get-there, where-to-stay (some of the locations are very remote!), etc. Also, I was shocked to find that there was NO MAP included in the book!!! Perhaps the authors assumed their audience is mostly Canadian and thus familiar with the geography of their country. However, for an ignorant non-Canadian like myself, it was impossible to get a grasp of where some of the more obscure locations were to be found. I had to print off a map online just so I could get a bearing on the provinces and didn't keep wondering if Alberta is east or west of Saskatchewan!
Bottom line, this is great to whet your appetite to see some of these glorious places in person, but it certainly isn't a complete guide to the destinations mentioned.
HOWEVER, if you are getting this as any sort of travel guide, BEWARE! This is really just the glossy-fluff if you are serious about traveling to Canada. It doesn't really give you any help in terms of how-to-get-there, where-to-stay (some of the locations are very remote!), etc. Also, I was shocked to find that there was NO MAP included in the book!!! Perhaps the authors assumed their audience is mostly Canadian and thus familiar with the geography of their country. However, for an ignorant non-Canadian like myself, it was impossible to get a grasp of where some of the more obscure locations were to be found. I had to print off a map online just so I could get a bearing on the provinces and didn't keep wondering if Alberta is east or west of Saskatchewan!
Bottom line, this is great to whet your appetite to see some of these glorious places in person, but it certainly isn't a complete guide to the destinations mentioned.
October 19, 2012
Gorgeous photos and awesome travel spots crowd the new book Unforgettable Canada from cover to cover. From the Montreal Jazz Festival (the largest in the world) to the West Edmonton Mall, from the Cirque of the Unclimbables in the Northwest Territories to the Great Sand Hills of Saskatchewan, Canada has a multitude of eye-popping attractions and natural features. The expected names are joined here by some unexpected and really out of the way places.
For us Michiganders, lots of these spaces are just across the lake. An interesting fact in the book says that the majority of Ontario's population has never seen Lake Superior. Wow! Let's not let that be said of us. Some of the most beautiful vistas in the world are on Lake Superior. One suggestion, #44, that I have personally experienced is the Agawa Canyon train trip out of Sault St. Marie. I took this trip with my whole family, even my parents, one May day, and we all enjoyed it immensely. It would be even better during a Fall Color Tour or Winter Snow train.
The authors certainly have a sense of humor. When talking about the scenic Icefields Parkway which takes the traveler from Lake Louise to Jasper, Alberta, they conclude the chapter by saying, "For a good time, turn around and drive back to Lake Louise." Sounds fun to me! One place I would like to go just to say I've been there--Head-smashed-in Buffalo Jump in Alberta. The name says it all--it's an ancient trap hunters used to kill the buffalo by driving them off a 33 ft. cliff. Not that I want to jump off it myself.
One criticism of this book--there is no organization. Thankfully, there is an alphabetical list of the destinations at the back of the book, but no maps, themed units, nor geographical divisions are contained. Even so, the book is well worth an hour's perusal, or longer. Vacation ideas are on every page.~ Tessa 4 out of 5 stars
For us Michiganders, lots of these spaces are just across the lake. An interesting fact in the book says that the majority of Ontario's population has never seen Lake Superior. Wow! Let's not let that be said of us. Some of the most beautiful vistas in the world are on Lake Superior. One suggestion, #44, that I have personally experienced is the Agawa Canyon train trip out of Sault St. Marie. I took this trip with my whole family, even my parents, one May day, and we all enjoyed it immensely. It would be even better during a Fall Color Tour or Winter Snow train.
The authors certainly have a sense of humor. When talking about the scenic Icefields Parkway which takes the traveler from Lake Louise to Jasper, Alberta, they conclude the chapter by saying, "For a good time, turn around and drive back to Lake Louise." Sounds fun to me! One place I would like to go just to say I've been there--Head-smashed-in Buffalo Jump in Alberta. The name says it all--it's an ancient trap hunters used to kill the buffalo by driving them off a 33 ft. cliff. Not that I want to jump off it myself.
One criticism of this book--there is no organization. Thankfully, there is an alphabetical list of the destinations at the back of the book, but no maps, themed units, nor geographical divisions are contained. Even so, the book is well worth an hour's perusal, or longer. Vacation ideas are on every page.~ Tessa 4 out of 5 stars
December 26, 2013
Great book. A lot of these places I had never heard of. Some are quite remote, requiring a long strenuous hike or a boat or plane ride to get to. They range from urban easy to difficult & remote. The main drawback is the lack of a map to give an idea to people unfamiliar with Canadian geography where the places are located. The organization is very skip-around, both as to geographic location and as to ease of arrival. And there's nothing about how to get anywhere, or where to write for information, or websites. The text is interesting, if skimpy: just enough to whet the appetite.
The main appeal of the book is the gorgeous photos, but often they don't show what I'm curious about, based on the text.
Recommended but you'll need supplemental information if you actually to use this as the starting point for actual travel.
The main appeal of the book is the gorgeous photos, but often they don't show what I'm curious about, based on the text.
Recommended but you'll need supplemental information if you actually to use this as the starting point for actual travel.
February 24, 2011
Beautiful pictures covering all parts of Canada. These are in random order, not all of one province at once. I kept my world map (courtesy of Doctors without Borders) next to me while I read so I could picture what part of Canada the author was referencing.
I see now that I need a more specific book for the Niagra Falls area, if we are going to enjoy parts of Canada that are near this area.
I see now that I need a more specific book for the Niagra Falls area, if we are going to enjoy parts of Canada that are near this area.
February 26, 2008
This is an amazing book – one every Canadian should brows through/read. It really shows off what a beautiful country we live in. There are so many places I want to visit that were never of intereste to me before; Labrador being at the top of my list.
September 17, 2008
Gorgeous pictures of 100 amazing destinations in Canada, many of which, due to their location, many Canadians have never ventured.
August 28, 2009
This was a great book, with a wide range of various places in Canada, and beautiful pictures. It's a great way to get a good taste of Canada.
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August 3, 2011This was a really nice book with beautiful pictures. I didn't know about many of these places...would be really cool to see in real life someday!
May 8, 2012
Bautiful pictures. This book gave me lots of fun ideas of places to bisit in Carter's fatherland.
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