Lonely Planet Canada

by Brendan Sainsbury, Jennifer Bain, Joel Balsam

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Canada.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Banff - the world's third-oldest national park - to making a poutine pilgrimage to Quebec City to try Canada's most famous dish, and spotting black bears and grizzlies in the Bella Coola Valley.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Canada travel

Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Canada and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including Stanley Park - one of North America's largest urban green spaces, plus Granville Island Public MarketSpecial features on indigenous Canada, hiking and camping guide, and choosing your train journeyExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Canadian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditionsInspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of CanadaCovers Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, Nunavut 

eBook (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)Add notes to personalise your guidebook experienceSeamlessly flip between pagesBookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flashEmbedded links to recommendations' websitesZoom-in on maps and images 

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Canada.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Canada, Reference, History, American

1696 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 1983

Reviews

[Kirsty · Rating 5 out of 5]

As ever, another fantastic Lonely Planet publication. My only qualm is that the pull-out map is for Vancouver rather than Toronto, the city which I visited, but there is so much information here, and so many recommendations of places to visit. I will definitely look forward to reading it again on future trips to Canada.

[Yaaresse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just doing some armchair travel during the yet another COVID surge to keep myself from going stir-crazy.

I'm not sure how useful this would be during a real trip, but it looked pretty well organized. It does lean heavily into outdoor activities and the usual touristy attractions. It's heavy on camping, seeing moose (mooses?), staying at "luxurious" lodgings, and eating at "famed" restaurants, and fairly light on arts, culture, and hidden gems. That's pretty much the norm for travel guides, though. If you read the one for where I live, you'd think there's six things to do in the entire state and maybe three decent restaurants.

[Autumn Jean · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a nice guide book - I would have liked one central pull out map or visual aides. I did like the detail of pricing and both famous & lesser known places to visit.

[JC Cornell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Lonely Planet travel books. Great way to work out the not to miss sights before deep diving the internet.

[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very handy guide when planning a trip to the country.

[Alana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful preparation for a tour from Toronto to Montreal and many stops between.

[Sandro Helmann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Embora não foque muito na parte selvagem, auxilia a quem pretende conhecer um pouco de tudo neste imenso país.

[Vanessa Petsuch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chock full of great information in this very large travel guide!! I'm actually reading a newer edition than the one shown (15th).

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love all the recommendations for vegan restaurants! (And by "all" I mean three, but it's three more than I found in any other travel guide!)

[Hanna Menges]

Muss sagen dass die vorherige Ausgabe viel detaillierter und brauchbarer ist als die aktuelle. Bisschen enttäuschend von lonely planet

[Marc · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did not find that this guide did Canada justice. Maybe due to the fact that I am from Canada and have been fortunate enough to have traveled across the entire country I was hoping for more. Mind you, I did not use this book as a traveler. An Australian friend of mine asked me to look at his copy and tell me whether it was worth while having on his cross-Canada road trip.

[Ruby_blue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lonely Planet Guides are the best! I've used them for my own out-of-country travels and thought I'd see what they had to say about my own. The contributors did an excellent job! In fact, they gave a few recommendations that made me inwardly cringe: "Don't tell everyone! Think of the lines!"
I came away with fresh inspiration to explore my own backyard this year.

[Wiebke Kuhn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Surprised to see how much space some provinces received and how little others. Considering how little time we spent in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, it seems odd that we managed to hit most of the points listed in these chapters. There has to be more to these places besides parks and thunderstorms.

[Lia Lowenthal · Rating 2 out of 5]

i only got this because i needed the section on montreal. although i understand the guide is about canada as a whole and not just montreal or quebec, but it let me down. i still recommend lonely planet guides.

[Martin Witchard · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's new (as I write) and seems an improvement over the last Lonely Planet guide I purchased on Canada back in 1996. I'm not sure about the addition of colour to the product. When I have had a more comprehensive read of the guide I'll let you know how it stacks up.

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm trying Ringo. I'm trying real hard.

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I read an earlier version, but this book totally saved my tail when I ventured too far north a few summers ago.

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lonely Planet Books are indispensable, I just wish they were better at referencing the map in the text, and the page ref from the map key.

[Theo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Canada better place than any world so far i have seen or heard.

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

As usual with Lonely Planet, this guide gives you all the information you need if you want to travel around in Canada. Or if you trying to find the motivation to do so. (DO IT)

[Tim Nowotny · Rating 4 out of 5]

When have you read a travel guide?
I planed our summer trip with this one and have the feeling to know everything there is to know. We will see in summer if that is so.

[Delhi Irc]

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[Misty Farias · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written overview of each province. Lots of good information for your Canadian adventure!

[Meor · Rating 3 out of 5]

useful! but my edition was older.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great companion to take along on a vacation. It provides information on towns and cities right across Canada including popular restaurants, parks, museums, landmarks and hotels.

[Itzy Vitzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

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