Dimensions
317 x 238 x 17mm
From the tundra of the Arctic Circle to the alpine forests of the Canadian Rockies, from provincial cities and maritime coastal fishing villages to rich prairies in the central provinces,Spectacular Canada takes you on a photographic tour of the many highlights and intimate quirks of this fascinating land. The great north country of Canada is a land of tremendous richness: of multicultural traditions,of wildlife, of topography. Celebrate all this vast land has to offer in the illustrated pages of Spectacular Canada. It has mountains loftier than any peak in the Alps and a wildlife show that rivals East Africa's. It has fjords as dramatic as Norway's,vast fields of grain, and two million lakes contained within the world's longest coastline. Some of its cities are among the world's most modern, others call to mind the Old World charm of western Europe, and all are populated by a diverse mosaic of cultures from around the world. Canada is a land of nearly infinite variety. A visit to Quebec City feels as though one has stepped onto the Left Bank of Paris, while the highly cosmopolitan Toronto features a theater scene surpassed only by those of New York and London. In the far north are aboriginal peoples such as the Inuit, and along the coasts lie simple, secluded fishing villages. Canada's wilderness offers opportunities to camp near a trout-filled stream, hike through an evergreen forest, and see a delightful array of animals. In Spectacular Canada, author Gerald Hall, former travel editor for the Toronto Star, takes you on a photographic tour of the many highlights and intimate quirks of this fascinating land. With nearly 200 splendid color photographs from some of Canada's most skilled photographers--including six panoramic gatefolds--this book reveals and celebrates Canada's great beauty and unique national character.
