This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's Nova Scotia remains the most comprehensive guide available to this increasingly popular region of eastern Canada. New direct flights from the UK make visiting easier than ever before, helping to fuel the growth of tourist numbers to the many new distilleries and wineries, all of which are covered in this new edition. Virtually surrounded by the sea, the region boasts 4,600 miles of coastline, superb...

For many years all kinds of travellers and adventurers have been going to Labrador. Some of those who went to live and work there have written good accounts of their life experiences. Others who went as adventurers, tourists, or workers have also recorded their experiences, but many of the accounts are rare or difficult to find. This guidebook is intended to help anyone who is visiting or living and working in the Big Land.

From potters and painters in Bread Albane to a museum devoted exclusively to seaweed in Miminagash, open mic at Baba's Lounge in Charlottetown to a sleep over at the West Point Lighthouse and the wonders of the Daylily farm in Belfast, this is the list every Islander must have. From a beach with sand that sings, to the best greasy breakfast for your buck, it is all here. We also get Islanders from across the province to weigh in with their lists....

From the number of kilometers of coastline to the stories behind those weird place names (hello Ecum Secum) to profiles of Joe Howe and Alexander Keith, there is no book as comprehensive as the Nova Scotia Book of Everything. There is also no book more fun. Well-known Nova Scotians like Premier Rodney MacDonald weigh in on subjects like the five Nova Scotians he admires most; Ashley MacIssac tells us his five greatest Nova Scotians; Joel Plaskett...

Virtually surrounded by the sea, the ocean's salty waters pulse through Nova Scotia's historic veins. Nova Scotia's rich folklore is steeped in sea-related superstitions together with fables, myths, Scottish legends and ghost stories. Here fishermen have cast their nets for centuries and the abundance of contemporary seafood restaurants and historic lighthouses breathe life into their traditions. It includes detailed sections on topics such as wildlife,...

Vancouver and British Columbia has become the hottest tourist destination in the 21st century. At first, the city looks grand with manicured lawns, lush gardens, and houses. Despite this serene beauty, the city of Vancouver charms people from all over the world to come and see its beauty. From its rocky islands to its grandeur parks, its huge bodies of water, and a large expanse of land, the city of British Columbia is more than just a tourist destination....

Learn the best-kept secrets of Canada's charming northeastern province with this insider's guide for new visitors and longtime lovers of the region. From whale-watching on the shore of St. Vincent's and hiking Terra Nova to kissing the cod and catching greasy pigs at the largest garden party in the world, this essential volume explores the easternmost Canadian province. Highlighting the suggestions of notable Newfoundlanders and Labradorians from...

"Birdsong, wind: here by the ocean every noise was surrounded by silence that reached all the way to the stars. Monica studied the white shingled building above the slope of green lawn, deep bays rising two storeys on each side of the front door and the windowed porch. You felt the big rambling construction must have a memory, old thoughts. Listen, I am the voice of what once was. I am as real as the beating of your hungry heart. A flash of sun blinded...

Nazaire Poulin, a grain grower from Quebec, wants his old life back, but the sudden death of his spouse and the removal of his children have flipped his world upside down. He can't afford seed money for his coming summer crop. He is a man lost. His spouse is dead - His children are taken - His land is at risk What man wouldn't fight for what is his? A dog-eared letter written in 1900 sits on the kitchen table. The last line reads, "If things bad at...

 For most people, the idea of submerging themselves voluntarily in the half-frozen Atlantic Ocean sounds more like torture than fun. But for photographer and surfer Adam Cornick, it's all part of experiencing everything coastal life in Nova Scotia has to offer. From the moment the UK native dipped his toe into the waters off "Canada's Ocean Playground," Cornick has dedicated himself to capturing the beauty and diversity of Nova Scotia's stunning...