Atlantic Canada

Moon Handbooks

by Andrew Hempstead

Travel writer and Canada expert Andrew Hempstead offers unique insight into this historic seaside corner of North America, from swimming in the warm waters of Northumberland Strait to exploring bustling downtown Moncton and its lively nightclubs. Hempstead also includes unique trip strategies that connect with travelers' specific interests and limitations, such as Rugged Atlantic Canada, an outdoors-oriented itinerary, and Atlantic Canada's Best in One Week, for those who want to see all four provinces but only have a week to spare. Enjoy fresh seafood, hang out on America's oldest street, and view the iconic lighthouse at Peggy's Cove — Moon Atlantic Canada gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

488 pages, Paperback

Published April 28, 2009

About the author

Hempstead has authored, coauthored, and updated over 60 guidebooks that have sold over 800,000 copies. His books are available worldwide and have been translated into multiple languages. Major guidebook clients include Avalon Travel, Frommer's, Michelin, Odyssey, Dorling Kindersley, and Michelin. His travelwriting has also appeared in dozens of different magazines and online for clients such as Alaska Airlines, Expedia, and Microsoft Automaps. He also writes and edits for corporate clients such as Parks Canada and Travel Alberta.

He is an academy member of S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants; has spoken on guidebook writing to a national audience; has contributed to a university-level travel writing textbook; joined Tony Wheeler and Tim Cahill as an interviewee of Rolf Potts; and is called on by CNN Travel as a Canadian travel expert.

Reviews

[Fiona Fearchar]

Starting an early May to-read shelf and hopefully, I can turn this bucket list fantasy into a reality.

[Rowan · Rating 3 out of 5]

When you are wanting to research your upcoming trip to Newfoundland, and there is a dearth of travel guides, you use what you can get.
This guide is serviceable enough, but is attempting to cover all of Atlantic Canada, and so only goes so deep into each province.
Btw, side note: Newfoundland is incredible and I highly recommend a visit!

[Cody · Rating 1 out of 5]

This guide missed half of the west side of Cape Breton completely. There was no mention of the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre! Surface level at best. Don't count on this guide to see the real Cape Breton.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Planning a trip to Prince Edward Island!!