
Canada - Understand Canada and Survival Guide (PDF Chapter)
This chapter contains the History, Indigenous Cultures, Wildlife, Cuisines of Canada, Wine Regions, Directory A–Z, Transportation, and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Canada guidebook.
All the info you need on everything from history, wildlife and wine to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travellers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary.
- a rundown on moose, polar bears, whales and the rest of the country’s iconic wildlife
- info on Canada’s first peoples, their history, arts, media and tourism ventures
- full coverage of Canada’s defining moments, from Vikings to gold rush to Nunavut’s formation
- details on the cuisines of Canada, and its best wine regions
Coverage includes: History, Indigenous Cultures, Wildlife, Cuisines of Canada, Wine Regions, Directory A–Z, Transportation, and Language.

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