Overview

A National Bestseller! Fully revised with new chapters and fascinating destinations to explore, renowned travel writer Robin Esrock guides you to Canada's most incredible experiences. Having visited more than 100 countries on 7 continents, Robin Esrock has built a career chasing the extraordinary. His bestselling Bucket List books feature experiences that are entirely unique, instantly memorable, wholly inspirational, and available to all. Celebrating his adopted home of Canada, Robin journeys to every province and territory to reveal the remarkable activities and destinations that are unique to the True North strong and free. Get ready to: Cross the mythical Northwest Passage Cycle across Prince Edward Island Float on Canada's very own Dead Sea Feel the hot breath of a wild polar bear Cave bash along Quebec's Magdalen Islands Sail among whales in the ""Galapagos of the North"" Taste Canada's best poutine, smoked meat, and fish and chips Raft a tidal wave, roll your car uphill, camp in the Arctic and much more! Robin packs each chapter with colourful descriptions, unforgettable characters, quirky trivia, and eye-popping photography. With more than 70 exciting new experiences, the new edition unlocks an extensive online companion where you'll find videos, galleries, maps, reading guides, and all the practical information you'll need to follow in Robin's footsteps.

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Author:   Robin Esrock
Publisher:   Dundurn Group Ltd
Imprint:   Dundurn Group Ltd
Edition:   2nd New edition
Volume:   7
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   1.079kg
ISBN:  

9781459739383

ISBN 10:   1459739388
Pages:   576
Publication Date:   24 August 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION USING THIS BOOK BRITISH COLUMBIA SAIL IN HAIDA GWAII HIKE THE WEST COAST TRAIL DIVE A SUNKEN BATTLESHIP SURF IN TOFINO TRACK THE SPIRIT BEAR SNORKEL WITH SALMON SURVIVE A COLD SAUNA EXPLORE AN OLD-GROWTH FOREST GO HELI-SKIING STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES POWDER DOWN IN WHISTLER FLY LIKE A SUPERHERO BETWEEN THE PEAKS STROLL THE SEAWALL CROSS A WILD WILD SUSPENSION BRIDGE TASTE THE OKANAGAN SEE THE SOCKEYE RUN FIND YOUR INNER OUTLAW CLIMB A MOUNTAIN WITH NO EXPERIENCE CONQUER THE GRIND, HIKE THE CHIEF GET A THAI MASSAGE IN THE CARIBOO SOAK IN THE LIARD HOTSPRINGS ALBERTA EXPERIENCE THE CALGARY STAMPEDE SKI INSIDE A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE HUNT FOR DINOSAURS HELI-YOGA IN THE ROCKIES HIKE THE SKY BE THE COWBOY ON A RANCH VACATION RV THE ICEFIELDS PARKWAY CANOE ON MORAINE LAKE STEP OVER THE ROCKIES VISIT AN OASIS OF WILDLIFE HIKE OR SKI IN TO SKOKI LODGE VISIT A SITE FOR ALL EYES BOARD THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER SWALLOW A PRAIRIE OYSTER SASKATCHEWAN SALUTE THE RCMP CLIMB CASTLE BUTTE IN BIG MUDDY BUST THE CHICAGO CONNECTION SUPPORT RIDER NATION DROP THE HAMMER IN SASKATOON FLOAT IN CANADA’S DEAD SEA VISIT A HAUNTED GROVE STARGAZE IN A DARK SKY PRESERVE ZIP THROUGH THE CYPRESS HILLS EXPLORE NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST SAND DUNES HORSE RIDE WITH BISON DISCOVER PIZZA AND PRAIRIE RAILWAYS MEET THE FIRST NATIONS TRACK A WOLF< PORTAGE IN THE PRAIRIES MANITOBA SEE POLAR BEARS FROM A TUNDRA BUGGY SNORKEL WITH BELUGAS CRACK THE HERMETIC CODE GET CREEPY AT THE NARCISSE SNAKE DENS VISIT A TROPICAL BEACH FEEL THE CRYSTAL MENTHOL HAVE A HAPPY FOLK FESTIVAL PADDLE A BLOODY RIVER STAND BENEATH A POLAR BEAR HÉ HO TO THE VOYAGEURS HOOK A SMALLMOUTH BASS CATFISH ON THE RED RIVER CHANNEL YOUR INNER VIKING PONDER THE MUSEUM OF HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH RWP IN THE PARK ONTARIO SPEND A NIGHT IN JAIL PAY YOUR RESPECTS VISIT THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME AVOID NUCLEAR ARMAGEDDON UNRAVEL A MYSTERY IN ALGONQUIN ICEWINE AND DINE IN NIAGARA HIKE THE BRUCE TRAIL LEARN FROM THE ROCKS SKATE THE RIDEAU LEAN OFF THE CN TOWER MOTORBIKE AROUND SUPERIOR MARVEL AT THE FALL FOLIAGE EXPLORE THE GREAT MUSEUMS FEEL THE SPIRIT OF MANITOULIN ISLAND GIVE A STANDING OVATION AT STRATFORD GET SPRAYED IN NIAGARA FALLS QUEBEC BIKE LE P’TIT TRAIN DU NORD DISCOVER QUEBEC CITY GO CAVE BASHING IN “THE MAGGIES” BITE INTO MONTREAL’S BEST SMOKED MEAT DRINK CARIBOU WITH BONHOMME ICE CANOE ACROSS THE ST. LAWRENCE SNOWMOBILE IN SAGUENAY-LAC-SAINT-JEAN SCALE A FROZEN WATERFALL ATTEND THE GREAT MONTREAL FESTIVALS SURF A STANDING WAVE SPEND A NIGHT IN AN ICE HOTEL CANOPY CYCLE THROUGH THE TREETOPS ENJOY THE FALL FOLIAGE DEVOUR A PLATE OF POUTINE CLIMG THE DEVIL IN MONT-TREMBLANT JUMP THE ROCK BOAT TO THE MINGAN ARCHIPELAGO NEW BRUNSWICK WALK THE SEABED BENEATH HOPEWELL ROCKS ABSEIL CAPE ENRAGE ROLL UP MAGNETIC HILL BIKE IN A KILT APPRECIATE THE GENIUS OF DALI WALK OFF A CLIFF CROSS HARTLAND’S COVERED BRIDGE VISIT HOCKEY’S FIELD OF DREAMS HIKE THE FUNDY FOOTPATH ZIPLINE OVER A WATERFALL PAINT YOUR FACE AT TINTAMARRE JOIN THE POLAR BEAR CLUB NOVA SCOTIA RAFT A TIDAL WAVE STROLL AROUND LUNENBURG ARM A CANNON AT THE HALIFAX CITADEL RUN A RACE OF BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS EXPLORE CAPE BRETON HAVE A BLAST IN LOUISBOURG PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CYCLE ACROSS THE GENTLE ISLE HAUL A LOBSTER TRAP SUCK BACK AN OYSTER PLAY A ROUND OF GOLF RAKE FOR A CLAM BAKE CROSS CONFEDERATION BRIDGE MEET ANNE OF GREEN GABLES NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR WATCH THE SUN RISE ON A CONTINENT THANK COD FOR BATTLE HARBOUR MAKE AN ICEBERG COCKTAIL CATCH THE CONTINENTAL DRIFT REWRITE THE HISTORY BOOKS SLEEP IN A LIGHTHOUSE GET SCREECHED IN DRIVE THE TRANS-LABRADOR HIGHWAY DISCOVER THE TWO B’S YUKON GEE AND HAW ON A DOGSLED CAMP IN THE HIGH ARCTIC SWALLOW THE SOURTOE COCKTAIL DRIVE THE DEMPSTER HIGHWAY CLIMB THE GOLDEN STAIRS SKATE ON A CRYSTAL LAKE CHEER AT THE ARCTIC GAMES PAN FOR GOLD FLY OVER KLUANE NATIONAL PARK NORTHWEST TERRITORIES SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FLY WITH BUFFALO AIR EXPLORE CANADA’S LARGEST NATIONAL PARK SHELL OUT FOR FISH AND CHIPS AT BULLOCKS EAT THE MUKTUK VISIT AN IGLOO CHURCH RAFT THE NAHANNI ATTEND A NORTHERN FESTIVAL HOOK A NORTHERN PIKE NUNAVUT CRUISE THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE SEE UNICORNS FROM THE ICE FLOE WITNESS THE MIGRATION OF THE OTHER BEAST VISIT A NORSE GOD EXPLORE THE WORLD’S MOST NORTHERLY ECO-LODGE WATCH BELUGAS PLAY AT YOUR FEET SLEEP UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN SWIM IN AN ARCTIC WATERFALL ATV TO ICEBERGS AND ANCIENT RUINS HIKE IN THE TUNDRA PADDLE A CRYSTAL CLEAR ARCTIC STREAM FISH FOR ARCTIC CHAR NATIONAL SEE CANADA FROM THE CANADIAN SHOP THE COUNTRY’S BEST URBAN MARKETS TAKE AN EPIC CANADIAN ROAD TRIP GAZE UPON CANADA’S BEST WATERFALLS MORE UNUSUAL LANDSCAPES TO EXPLORE EXPLORE MORE NATIONAL PARKS TICK OFF CANADA’S UNESCO SITES EPILOGUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PHOTO CREDITS

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One of Canada s top travel writers, and definitely one of our biggest personalities. - Globe and Mail One of Canada's top travel writers, and definitely one of our biggest personalities. - Globe and Mail As the saying goes, the longest journey begins with a single step. Esrock's book just might inspire you to take it. - Georgia Straight The Great Canadian Bucket List is what the giant sequoia is to trees ... a big game changer. This weighty tome will be a definitive guide to any Canuck looking to experience great travel and adventure within the confines of our enormous country -- the greatest place on earth! - Jon Montgomery, host of The Amazing Race Canada

As the saying goes, the longest journey begins with a single step. Esrock s book just might inspire you to take it. - Georgia Straight

As the saying goes, the longest journey begins with a single step. Esrock's book just might inspire you to take it. - Georgia Straight

One of Canada s top travel writers, and definitely one of our biggest personalities. - Globe and Mail One of Canada's top travel writers, and definitely one of our biggest personalities. - Globe and Mail As the saying goes, the longest journey begins with a single step. Esrock's book just might inspire you to take it. - Georgia Straight

Author Information

Robin Esrock is a bestselling author, journalist, TV host, and public speaker. His stories and photography have appeared in major publications on five continents, including National Geographic Traveler, the Guardian, Chicago Tribune, and the Globe and Mail. The creator and co-host of the internationally syndicated television series Word Travels, Robin lives in Vancouver, B.C.

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