Frommer's^® Canada, 13th Edition

by Shawn Blore; Hilary Davidson; Paul Karr; Herbert Bailey Livesey; Bill McRae

• ISBN13: 9780764544699
• ISBN10: 0764544691
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! Come along with Frommer2s Canada and discover some of North America2s most spectacular scenery, from the towering peaks of the Rockies to the rustic fishing villages of Nova Scotia. Much more comprehensive than the competition, Frommer2s covers all the major cities: Vancouver2s hip galleries, dining, and nightlife; the art museums and architectural highlights of Toronto; Calgary2s wild and woolly Stampede; and Montreal2s charming French bistros and cafes. And of course, we2ll show you the very best of Canada2s great outdoors, from hiking in the national parks to biking its lovely backroads. Along the way, we2ll point out all the best places to spot puffins, whales, polar bears, moose, elk, and more. Our expert authors have logged thousands of miles throughout Canada. They reveal their favorite places and experiences, and offer unbiased practical advice that will help you plan the trip that2s right for you, no matter what your budget.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	ix
What's New in Canada	1	(364)
1 The Best of Canada	6	(12)
1 The Best Travel Experiences	6	(1)
2 The Best Family Vacations	7	(1)
3 The Best Nature & Wildlife Viewing	7	(1)
4 The Best Views	8	(1)
5 The Most Dramatic Drives	9	(1)
6 The Best Walks & Rambles	10	(1)
7 The Best Biking Routes	11	(1)
8 The Best Culinary Experiences	12	(1)
9 The Best Festivals & Special Events	13	(1)
10 The Best Luxury Hotels & Resorts	14	(2)
11 The Best Bed & Breakfasts	16	(1)
12 The Best Camping & Wilderness Lodges	17	(1)
2 Planning Your Trip to Canada	18	(44)
by Bill McRae
1 The Regions in Brief	18	(4)
2 Visitor Information	22	(1)
3 Entry Requirements & Customs	23	(2)
4 Money	25	(3)
5 When to Go	28	(2)
6 Health & Safety	30	(1)
7 Specialized Travel Resources	31	(3)
8 Planning Your Trip Online	34	(1)
Frommers.com.: The Complete Travel Resource	35	(1)
Online Traveler's Toolbox	36	(1)
9 Getting There	37	(4)
10 Packages for the Independent Traveler	41	(1)
11 Escorted General-Interest Tours	42	(2)
12 The Outdoor Adventure Planner	44	(3)
13 Getting Around	47	(1)
14 Tips on Accommodations	48	(3)
15 Tips on Dining	51	(1)
16 Suggested Itineraries	51	(3)
17 Recommended Books & Films	54	(1)
Fast Facts: Canada	56	(6)
3 Nova Scotia	62	(55)
by Paul Karr
1 Exploring the Province	62	(4)
2 Wolfville: Introduction to the Annapolis Valley	66	(3)
3 Annapolis Royal: Nova Scotia's Most Historic Town	69	(3)
4 Kejimkujik National Park	72	(2)
5 From Digby to Yarmouth: A Taste of the Other Nova Scotia	74	(1)
Whale-Watching at Digby Neck	75	(4)
6 The South Shore: Quintessential Nova Scotia	79	(1)
The Dauntless Bluenose	84	(6)
7 Halifax: More Than a Natural Harbor	90	(1)
A Side Trip to Peggy's Cove	97	(5)
8 The Eastern Shore: Rugged Coastline from Halifax to Cape Breton Island	102	(2)
9 Cape Breton Island	104	(10)
10 Cape Breton Highlands National Park	114	(1)
A Scenic Drive	116	(1)
4 New Brunswick	117	(36)
by Paul Karr
1 Exploring the Province	117	(1)
2 Around Passamaquoddy Bay: Campobello Island & More	121	(1)
3 Grand Manan Island	127	(1)
4 Saint John: New Brunswick's Largest City	130	(1)
5 Fredericton	136	(1)
6 Fundy National Park: Exploring the Wild Coast	142	(2)
Seeking Adventure on Cape Enrage	144	(1)
7 Moncton: A Rival to Saint John	145	(1)
8 Kouchibouguac National Park	148	(1)
9 The Acadian Peninsula	150	(3)
5 Prince Edward Island	153	(24)
by Paul Karr
1 Exploring the Island	153	(1)
2 Queens County: The Land of Anne	156	(1)
The Birth of Anne Shirley	157	(4)
A PEI Tradition: The Lobster Supper	161	(1)
3 Prince Edward Island National Park	162	(1)
4 Charlottetown	164	(1)
5 Kings County: An Escape from Anne's Land	170	(1)
6 Prince County: PEI in the Rough	173	(4)
6 Newfoundland & Labrador	177	(34)
by Paul Karr
1 Exploring Newfoundland & Labrador	177	(1)
2 Western Newfoundland: Your Introduction to The Rock	181	(1)
3 Gros Morne National Park: One of Canada's Treasures	184	(3)
Journey to the Center of the Earth	187	(2)
4 The Great Northern Peninsula: Way Off the Beaten Path	189	(1)
5 Terra Nova National Park	191	(1)
6 The Bonavista Peninsula: Into Newfoundland's Past	193	(1)
7 St. John's: Bright Lights, Big City	197	(1)
8 The Southern Avalon Peninsula	205	(1)
9 The Labrador Coast: Wilderness Adventure & More	208	(3)
7 Montreal	211	(60)
by Herbert Bailey Livesey
1 Essentials	214	(2)
Neighborhoods in Brief	216	(4)
2 Getting Around	220	(4)
Fast Facts: Montréal	224	(2)
3 Where to Stay	226	(1)
4 Where to Dine	233	(1)
5 Seeing the Sights	242	(1)
6 Special Events & Festivals	253	(1)
7 Outdoor Activities & Spectator Sports	253	(1)
8 Shopping	256	(1)
9 Montreal After Dark	259	(12)
8 Quebec City & the Gaspe Peninsula	271	(52)
by Herbert Bailey Livesey
1 Essentials	274	(1)
The Neighborhoods in Brief	275	(1)
2 Getting Around	276	(1)
Fast Facts: Québec City	277	(2)
3 Where to Stay	279	(6)
4 Where to Dine	285	(5)
5 Seeing the Sights	290	(7)
6 Special Events & Festivals	297	(1)
7 Outdoor Activities & Spectator Sports	298	(1)
8 Shopping	299	(2)
9 Quebec City After Dark	301	(4)
10 Day Trips from Québec City: Ile d'Orléans & More	305	(12)
11 The Gaspé Peninsula	317	(6)
9 Ottawa & Eastern Ontario	323	(42)
by Herbert Bailey Livesey
1 Essentials	324	(3)
Fast Facts: Ottawa	327	(1)
2 Where to Stay	328	(1)
3 Where to Dine	333	(3)
Pubbing It Outside Ottawa	336	(4)
4 Seeing the Sights	340	(5)
A Scenic Drive	345	(3)
5 Special Events & Festivals	348	(1)
6 Outdoor Activities & Spectator Sports	349	(2)
Ottawa's Pride: The Rideau Canal	351	(1)
7 Ottawa After Dark	352	(1)
8 Exploring Eastern Ontario: Kingston & More	356	(2)
Along the St. Lawrence: The Thousand Islands	358	(7)
10 Toronto	365	(54)
by Hilary Davidson
1 Essentials	365	(1)
2 Getting Around	370	(3)
Fast Facts: Toronto	373	(1)
3 Where to Stay	374	(1)
4 Where to Dine	385	(1)
5 Seeing the Sights	393	(1)
6 Special Events & Festivals	404	(1)
7 Outdoor Activities & Spectator Sports	406	(1)
8 Shopping	409	(1)
9 Toronto After Dark	412	(3)
Landmark Theaters	415	(4)
11 Southwestern Ontario	419	(32)
by Hilary Davidson
1 Exploring the Region	419	(3)
The Real Uncle Tom's Cabin	422	(1)
2 Niagara-on-the-Lake & Niagara Falls	423	(3)
Touring Niagara-on-the-Lake Wineries	426	(6)
A Family Adventure	432	(2)
Niagara Parkway Commission Restaurants	434	(1)
3 Hamilton	434	(1)
4 London: A Great Stop for Families	437	(1)
5 Goderich & Bayfield	441	(1)
6 Stratford & the Stratford Festival	442	(2)
The Play's the Thing	444	(4)
7 Elora & Fergus: The Elora Gorge & More	448	(3)
12 North to Ontario's Lakelands & Beyond	451	(34)
by Hilary Davidson
1 Exploring the Region	451	(1)
2 From CollingwoodlBlue Mountain to Tobermory/Bruce Peninsula National Park	455	(1)
3 Manitoulin Island: A Spiritual Escape	457	(1)
4 Along Georgian Bay: Midland & Parry Sound	460	(1)
The Tragic Tale of Sainte Marie Among the Hurons	460	(3)
5 The Muskoka Lakes: A Land of Resorts	463	(6)
Rest, Relax, Recharge	469	(1)
6 Algonquin Provincial Park: Canoeing, Fishing & More	470	(1)
7 Some Northern Ontario Highlights: Driving along Highways 11 & 17	472	(13)
13 Manitoba & Saskatchewan	485	(49)
by Bill McRae
1 Exploring the Provinces	485	(1)
Farm & Ranch Vacations on the Prairies	488	(2)
2 Winnipeg: Capital of Manitoba	490	(1)
Taste of France across the River: The Historic District of St. Boniface	496	(12)
3 Whiteshell Provincial Park & Lake Winnipeg	508	(2)
4 West along the Trans-Canada Highway to Spruce Woods Provincial Park & Brandon	510	(1)
5 Riding Mountain National Park & Duck Mountain Provincial Park	510	(2)
6 On to the Far North & Churchill, the World's Polar Bear Capital	512	(2)
7 Regina: Capital of Saskatchewan	514	(1)
The Trial of Louis Riel	517	(5)
8 Saskatchewan Highlights along the Trans-Canada Highway	522	(2)
9 Saskatoon: The Progressive City on the Plains	524	(8)
10 Prince Albert National Park: A Jewel of the National Park System	532	(2)
14 Alberta & the Rockies	534	(88)
by Bill McRae
1 Exploring the Province	534	(3)
Getting a Taste of the Old West at a Guest Ranch	537	(1)
2 Calgary: Home of the Annual Stampede	538	(4)
Fast Facts: Calgary	542	(15)
3 Southern Alberta Highlights	557	(1)
4 Waterton Lakes National Park	560	(1)
5 Introducing the Canadian Rockies	561	(1)
6 Kananaskis Country & Canmore	566	(1)
7 Banff National Park: Canada's Top Tourist Draw	572	(1)
8 Jasper National Park: Canada's Largest Mountain Park	593	(1)
9 Edmonton: Capital of Alberta	606	(2)
Fast Facts: Edmonton	608	(2)
Edmonton's Klondike Days	610	(12)
15 Vancouver	622	(52)
by Shawn Blore
1 Essentials	622	(9)
Neighborhoods in Brief	631	(2)
2 Getting Around	633	(3)
Fast Facts: Vancouver	636	(2)
3 Where to Stay	638	(1)
4 Where to Dine	647	(1)
5 Exploring Vancouver	656	(1)
6 Shopping	669	(1)
7 Vancouver After Dark	671	(3)
16 Victoria & British Columbia	674	(81)
by Shawn Blore & Bill McRae
1 Exploring the Province	674	(6)
Three Trips of a Lifetime	680	(3)
2 Victoria: Victorian England Meets Canadian Wilderness	683	(4)
Fast Facts: Victoria	687	(22)
3 A Side Trip from Victoria: Goldstream Provincial Park	709	(1)
4 Vancouver Island's West Coast: Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino & Ucluelet	711	(3)
Walking the Wild Side: A Glimpse of First Nations Life	714	(5)
5 Vancouver Island's East Coast: Parksville to Campbell River & Quadra Island	719	(1)
6 The Inside Passage: Prince Rupert & the Queen Charlotte Islands	725	(1)
7 Cariboo Country to Prince George	731	(1)
8 Whistler: One of North America's Premier Ski Resorts	738	(1)
9 The Okanagan Valley: A Taste of the Grape	748	(7)
17 The Yukon & the Northwest Territories	755	(35)
by Bill McRae
1 Exploring the North	756	(6)
2 The Alaska Highway: On to the Last Frontier	762	(2)
3 Whitehorse: Capital of the Yukon	764	(7)
4 Kluane National Park	771	(1)
5 The Chilkoot Trail & White Pass	772	(2)
6 Dawson City: An Authentic Gold-Rush Town	774	(7)
7 The Top of the World Highway	781	(1)
8 North on the Dempster Highway	781	(1)
9 Yellowknife: Capital of the Northwest Territories	781	(8)
10 Nahanni National Park	789	(1)
Appendix: Canada in Depth	790	(9)
by Bill McRae
1 History 101	790	(1)
Dateline	790	(2)
2 The Fall of Quebec	792	(1)
3 A Confederation of Provinces	792	(1)
4 Toward World Power	795	(1)
5 Onward Into the 21st Century: The Creation of Nunavut & More	797	(2)
Index	799