Canada in Travel & Nonfiction eBooks

True North

On the Road in Canada

by Paul Theroux ...

Acclaimed, bestselling author and "“master of modern travel writing” (Wall Street Journal) Paul Theroux turns his gaze to Canada in a sweeping, personal journey.For more than half a century, Paul Theroux has traveled the globe and chronicled its far corners with curiosity, wit, and an unflinching eye. With True North, his twelfth travel book, he turns that eye to a country that has long been his ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Acclaimed, bestselling author and "“master of modern travel writing” (Wall Street Journal) Paul Theroux turns his gaze to Canada in a sweeping, personal journey.For more than half a century, Paul Theroux has traveled the globe and chronicled its far corners with curiosity, wit, and an unflinching eye. With True North, his twelfth travel book, he turns that eye to a country that has long been his
... Read more
Stroll, updated edition

by Shawn Micallef ...

THE TORONTO STAR'S "30 BOOKS WE CAN'T WAIT TO READ THIS SPRING"The updated edition of a Toronto favourite meanders around some of the city’s unique neighborhoods and considers what makes a city walkableWhat is the 'Toronto look'? Glass skyscrapers rise beside Victorian homes, and Brutalist apartment buildings often mark the edge of leafy ravines, creating a city of contrasts whose architectural ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

THE TORONTO STAR'S "30 BOOKS WE CAN'T WAIT TO READ THIS SPRING"The updated edition of a Toronto favourite meanders around some of the city’s unique neighborhoods and considers what makes a city walkableWhat is the 'Toronto look'? Glass skyscrapers rise beside Victorian homes, and Brutalist apartment buildings often mark the edge of leafy ravines, creating a city of contrasts whose architectural
... Read more
The Kindness of Strangers

Coast to Coast to Coast in Sixty Days

by Lloyd Taylor ...

“What could one twitchy finger do to me?”That was the question that brought Lloyd Taylor’s life crashing down when, at the age of fifty-three, he was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease. Terrified, Lloyd made a secret vow; do nothing, tell no one. That was until a chance meeting with a group of cyclists called the Rigid Riders, four “saddleback missionaries” on a slapdash cycling ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

“What could one twitchy finger do to me?”That was the question that brought Lloyd Taylor’s life crashing down when, at the age of fifty-three, he was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease. Terrified, Lloyd made a secret vow; do nothing, tell no one. That was until a chance meeting with a group of cyclists called the Rigid Riders, four “saddleback missionaries” on a slapdash cycling
... Read more
River of Dreams

A Journey through Milk River Country

by Liz Bryan ...

A picturesque, reflective journey along the route of the ancient Milk River, from southern Alberta into northern Montana.The Milk River is a small and dreamy river, flowing lazily through some of the loneliest lands of North America, the dry plains of Alberta and Montana. Dwarfed by such giants as the Saskatchewan and Mississippi Rivers, it is indeed as meek as its name, virtually unknown to most ... Read more

$11.19 CAD

A picturesque, reflective journey along the route of the ancient Milk River, from southern Alberta into northern Montana.The Milk River is a small and dreamy river, flowing lazily through some of the loneliest lands of North America, the dry plains of Alberta and Montana. Dwarfed by such giants as the Saskatchewan and Mississippi Rivers, it is indeed as meek as its name, virtually unknown to most
... Read more
Ghost Towns of Muskoka

by Andrew Hind, Maria Da Silva ...

Ghost Towns of Muskoka explores the tragic history of a collection of communities from across Muskoka whose stars have long since faded. Today, these ghost towns are merely a shadow -- or spectre -- of what they once were. Some have disappeared entirely, having been swallowed by regenerating forests, while others have been reduced to foundations, forlorn buildings, and silent ruins. A few support ... Read more

$8.09 CAD

Ghost Towns of Muskoka explores the tragic history of a collection of communities from across Muskoka whose stars have long since faded. Today, these ghost towns are merely a shadow -- or spectre -- of what they once were. Some have disappeared entirely, having been swallowed by regenerating forests, while others have been reduced to foundations, forlorn buildings, and silent ruins. A few support
... Read more
Ghost Towns of Ontario's Cottage Country

by Andrew Hind ...

Explore the remnants of vanished villages across Ontario’s cottage country.Crumbling foundations lost in the forest, weathered buildings leaning wearily with age, cracked tombstones jutting from the ground — all serve as haunting reminders of once thriving villages that have since been abandoned. Each of these locales has a distinct story to tell, stories that until now were confined to fading ... Read more

$8.69 CAD

Explore the remnants of vanished villages across Ontario’s cottage country.Crumbling foundations lost in the forest, weathered buildings leaning wearily with age, cracked tombstones jutting from the ground — all serve as haunting reminders of once thriving villages that have since been abandoned. Each of these locales has a distinct story to tell, stories that until now were confined to fading
... Read more
Ya Ha Tinda

A Home Place - Celebrating 100 Years of the Canadian Government's Only Working Horse Ranch

by Kathy Calvert ...

An illustrated history celebrating the 100th anniversary of this historic, working horse ranch located along the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies.The story of the Ya Ha Tinda and its evolution into the only continuously operating federal government horse ranch in Canada is much more than the story of the people who worked and lived there. Its ancient history is an amalgam of geological ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

An illustrated history celebrating the 100th anniversary of this historic, working horse ranch located along the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies.The story of the Ya Ha Tinda and its evolution into the only continuously operating federal government horse ranch in Canada is much more than the story of the people who worked and lived there. Its ancient history is an amalgam of geological
... Read more
Explorez les Rocheuses canadiennes

by Collectif Ulysse ...

Partez à la découverte des Rocheuses canadiennes avec le guide de voyage Ulysse Explorez. Le guide contient une liste descriptive et détaillée des différents attraits de cette partie du Canada de l'ouest, chaque site étant coté par un système d'étoiles pour vous aider dans vos choix de visites. Un carnet pratique vous permet également de trouver des bonnes adresses pour les restaurants et cafés, l ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Partez à la découverte des Rocheuses canadiennes avec le guide de voyage Ulysse Explorez. Le guide contient une liste descriptive et détaillée des différents attraits de cette partie du Canada de l'ouest, chaque site étant coté par un système d'étoiles pour vous aider dans vos choix de visites. Un carnet pratique vous permet également de trouver des bonnes adresses pour les restaurants et cafés, l
... Read more
The Great Western Canada Bucket List

One-of-a-Kind Travel Experiences

by Robin Esrock ...

Series series The Great Canadian Bucket List
**NEW EDITION OF THE NATIONAL BESTSELLERTravel personality Robin Esrock explores the most unique experiences in British Columbia and Alberta in this inspiring, expanded guide from the bestselling Bucket List series.**Having reported from over 115 countries on seven continents, Robin Esrock has spent decades chasing the extraordinary. Travelling across British Columbia and Alberta, he’s discovered ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

**NEW EDITION OF THE NATIONAL BESTSELLERTravel personality Robin Esrock explores the most unique experiences in British Columbia and Alberta in this inspiring, expanded guide from the bestselling Bucket List series.**Having reported from over 115 countries on seven continents, Robin Esrock has spent decades chasing the extraordinary. Travelling across British Columbia and Alberta, he’s discovered
... Read more
Kiss The Sunset Pig

A Canadian's American Road Trip With Exotic Detours

by Laurie Gough ...

In this lyrical, poetic, and charmingly funny book, Laurie Gough drives from Ontario to California reflecting on a life spent travelling in search of new experiences and familiar sensations. Heading towards a half-remembered cave on the Pacific coast where her younger, more adventurous self once stayed, she recalls adventures in Sumatra, the Yukon and many places in between—and wonders what ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

In this lyrical, poetic, and charmingly funny book, Laurie Gough drives from Ontario to California reflecting on a life spent travelling in search of new experiences and familiar sensations. Heading towards a half-remembered cave on the Pacific coast where her younger, more adventurous self once stayed, she recalls adventures in Sumatra, the Yukon and many places in between—and wonders what
... Read more
Lonely Planet Canada

by Brendan Sainsbury, Jennifer Bain, Joel Balsam, Jonny Bierman, Bianca Bujan, Carolyn B Heller, Jessica Lockhart, Isabella Noble, Debbie Olsen, Darcy Rhyno, Barbara Woolsey ...

Series series Travel Guide
Dive headfirst into Canada and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.Canada rewards curiosity - discover epic hiking trails that weave past wind-sculpted sand-dunes and sustainable cities that border iconic national parks. Our on-the-ground experts have jumped on a ferry to Battle Harbour, spotted grizzlies in the Bella Coola Valley, and hit the alpine at Whistler ... Read more

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Dive headfirst into Canada and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.Canada rewards curiosity - discover epic hiking trails that weave past wind-sculpted sand-dunes and sustainable cities that border iconic national parks. Our on-the-ground experts have jumped on a ferry to Battle Harbour, spotted grizzlies in the Bella Coola Valley, and hit the alpine at Whistler
... Read more
Beyond the Main

Coastal British Columbia Stories

by Wayne J Lutz ...

Series Book 12 - Coastal British Columbia Stories
Up close and personal, the Powell River region has special meaning to those who explore it in their off-road vehicles. In the spirit of remote living and recreation off the beaten track, we journey to places only accessible by machines fit for rough terrain. For the author, all journeys begin and end on Powell Lake, where his floating cabin serves as home base for ventures to places we go for ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

Up close and personal, the Powell River region has special meaning to those who explore it in their off-road vehicles. In the spirit of remote living and recreation off the beaten track, we journey to places only accessible by machines fit for rough terrain. For the author, all journeys begin and end on Powell Lake, where his floating cabin serves as home base for ventures to places we go for
... Read more
Pioneer Churches along the Gold Rush Trail

An Explorer’s Guide

by Liz Bryan ...

Series Book 2 - Pioneer Churches
A fascinating tour through BC’s historical gold rush trails, focusing on the nineteenth-century churches that were pivotal to the establishment of early settler communities.Much has been written about the Cariboo gold rush—from the trails and wagon roads to the rowdy mining camps, from tales of great luck to those of disappointment and despair. This book paints a different picture of those pioneer ... Read more

$10.69 CAD

A fascinating tour through BC’s historical gold rush trails, focusing on the nineteenth-century churches that were pivotal to the establishment of early settler communities.Much has been written about the Cariboo gold rush—from the trails and wagon roads to the rowdy mining camps, from tales of great luck to those of disappointment and despair. This book paints a different picture of those pioneer
... Read more
Fodor's Canadian Rockies

with Calgary, Banff & Jasper

by Fodor’s Travel Guides ...

Series series Full-color Travel Guide
Whether you want to spot wildlife in national parks, set foot on a glacier, or ski on world-class slopes, the local Fodor’s travel experts in the Canadian Rockies are here to help! Fodor’s Canadian Rockies guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Whether you want to spot wildlife in national parks, set foot on a glacier, or ski on world-class slopes, the local Fodor’s travel experts in the Canadian Rockies are here to help! Fodor’s Canadian Rockies guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been
... Read more
The Great Canadian Bucket List

One-of-a-Kind Travel Experiences

by Robin Esrock ...

Series series The Great Canadian Bucket List
Fully revised with new destinations to explore, renowned travel personality Robin Esrock curates Canada’s most unique and memorable experiences.Having reported from over 120 countries on seven continents, award-winning travel journalist Robin Esrock has spent decades chasing the extraordinary. In the latest, fully updated edition of his bestselling book, Robin journeys to every province and ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Fully revised with new destinations to explore, renowned travel personality Robin Esrock curates Canada’s most unique and memorable experiences.Having reported from over 120 countries on seven continents, award-winning travel journalist Robin Esrock has spent decades chasing the extraordinary. In the latest, fully updated edition of his bestselling book, Robin journeys to every province and
... Read more
Reluctant Pioneer

How I Survived Five Years in the Canadian Bush

by Thomas Osborne ...

The view 16-year-old Thomas Osborne first had of Muskoka was at night, trudging alone with his even younger brother along unmarked primitive roads to find their luckless father who, in 1875, had decided to make a new start for his beleaguered family on some "free land" in the bush east of the pioneer village of Huntsville, Ontario. The miracle is that Thomas lived to tell the tale.For the next ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

The view 16-year-old Thomas Osborne first had of Muskoka was at night, trudging alone with his even younger brother along unmarked primitive roads to find their luckless father who, in 1875, had decided to make a new start for his beleaguered family on some "free land" in the bush east of the pioneer village of Huntsville, Ontario. The miracle is that Thomas lived to tell the tale.For the next
... Read more
The BC Wine Lover's Cookbook

Recipes & Stories from Wineries Across British Columbia

by Jennifer Schell ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERDiscover the vineyards, valleys, islands, deserts--and kitchens--of BC's Wine Country in this collection of recipes, tour ideas, menus and more.**Take a tour through beautiful British Columbia with award-winning cookbook author and winemaker Jennifer Schell. The BC Wine Lover's Cookbook shares family stories and recipes from 53 top wineries located across the province--from ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERDiscover the vineyards, valleys, islands, deserts--and kitchens--of BC's Wine Country in this collection of recipes, tour ideas, menus and more.**Take a tour through beautiful British Columbia with award-winning cookbook author and winemaker Jennifer Schell. The BC Wine Lover's Cookbook shares family stories and recipes from 53 top wineries located across the province--from
... Read more
The Drive Across Canada

The Remarkable Story of the Trans-Canada Highway

by Mark Richardson ...

Experience driving Canada’s longest road and travel with the adventurers who helped make it a reality.The Trans-Canada Highway is one of the longest highways in the world – 7,700 kilometres from St. John’s, Newfoundland, to Victoria, British Columbia, with almost the same distance again on secondary routes. It’s ironically Canadian, but its story is a long and winding journey. In The Drive Across ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Experience driving Canada’s longest road and travel with the adventurers who helped make it a reality.The Trans-Canada Highway is one of the longest highways in the world – 7,700 kilometres from St. John’s, Newfoundland, to Victoria, British Columbia, with almost the same distance again on secondary routes. It’s ironically Canadian, but its story is a long and winding journey. In The Drive Across
... Read more
Oldforest

Tome 1

by Pierre-Yves Touzot ...

Series Book 3 - Thriller en 3 tomes
Dix ans après le décès de sa compagne Déborah dans un accident de voiture, Anton Reed revient sur les lieux du drame à Oldforest, parc national de l’Ouest canadien réputé pour sa forêt originelle. Quand il croise dans le seul village des environs une jeune femme qui lui ressemble, il refuse de repartir sans obtenir des réponses. Il se lance alors à la recherche de la vérité, une quête ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dix ans après le décès de sa compagne Déborah dans un accident de voiture, Anton Reed revient sur les lieux du drame à Oldforest, parc national de l’Ouest canadien réputé pour sa forêt originelle. Quand il croise dans le seul village des environs une jeune femme qui lui ressemble, il refuse de repartir sans obtenir des réponses. Il se lance alors à la recherche de la vérité, une quête
... Read more
40 Days & 40 Hikes

Loving the Bruce Trail One Loop at a Time

by Nicola Ross ...

Winner of Bronze Medal in Canada-East, Best Regional Non-Fiction at the IPPY Awards, 2025Travel the Bruce Trail in day hikes with Loops & Lattes author Nicola RossBest known for her detailed Loops & Lattes hiking guides, Nicola Ross has inspired tens of thousands of people to lace up their boots and explore Ontario’s trails. In 40 Days & 40 Hikes, this adventurer, author, and environmentalist sets ... Read more

$15.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Winner of Bronze Medal in Canada-East, Best Regional Non-Fiction at the IPPY Awards, 2025Travel the Bruce Trail in day hikes with Loops & Lattes author Nicola RossBest known for her detailed Loops & Lattes hiking guides, Nicola Ross has inspired tens of thousands of people to lace up their boots and explore Ontario’s trails. In 40 Days & 40 Hikes, this adventurer, author, and environmentalist sets
... Read more
Still at the Cottage

Or the Cabin, the Shack, the Lake, the Beach, or Camp

by Charles Gordon ...

In 1989, Charles Gordon wrote a book about the joys of life at the cottage called, well, At the Cottage. It was a huge success, selling thousands of copies every year since then. A copy sits, dog-eared and smeared with sunscreen, in every cottage worthy of the name, right beside the bird book with the missing pages.Now, showing the same creative spirit when it comes to names, comes Still at the ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

In 1989, Charles Gordon wrote a book about the joys of life at the cottage called, well, At the Cottage. It was a huge success, selling thousands of copies every year since then. A copy sits, dog-eared and smeared with sunscreen, in every cottage worthy of the name, right beside the bird book with the missing pages.Now, showing the same creative spirit when it comes to names, comes Still at the
... Read more
Bittersweet Sands

Twenty-Four Days in Fort McMurray

by Rick Ranson ...

In Bittersweet Sands, Rick Ranson recounts a twenty-four-day shift at an oilsands operation undergoing a shutdown, giving us a glimpse at a world most of us only know from the evening news. Along the way, he encounters a group of engaging roughnecks, including a husband-and-wife welding crew, a petty fascist safety inspector, and the tough-as-nails secretary that keeps them all in line. ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

In Bittersweet Sands, Rick Ranson recounts a twenty-four-day shift at an oilsands operation undergoing a shutdown, giving us a glimpse at a world most of us only know from the evening news. Along the way, he encounters a group of engaging roughnecks, including a husband-and-wife welding crew, a petty fascist safety inspector, and the tough-as-nails secretary that keeps them all in line.
... Read more
Frontier City

Toronto on the Verge of Greatness

by Shawn Micallef ...

Toronto is emerging from an identity crisis into a glorious new era.It began as a series of reports from the civic drama of the 2014 elections. But beyond the municipal circus, writer and commentator Shawn Micallef discovered the much bigger story of a city emerging into greatness. He walked and talked with candidates from all over Greater Toronto, and observed how they energized their communities ... Read more

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Toronto is emerging from an identity crisis into a glorious new era.It began as a series of reports from the civic drama of the 2014 elections. But beyond the municipal circus, writer and commentator Shawn Micallef discovered the much bigger story of a city emerging into greatness. He walked and talked with candidates from all over Greater Toronto, and observed how they energized their communities
... Read more
The New B.C. Roadside Naturalist

A Guide to Nature along B.C. Highways

by Richard Cannings, Sydney Cannings ...

In this fascinating guide to the roadside ecology of the major highways in B.C., you'll discover a whole new dimension to taking a car trip. This new edition has been updated and expanded to cover northern British Columbia and southern Yukon, giving readers a unique perspective on the northern wildlife and vegetation. Southern travellers "may find that this journey will redefine what 'northern ... Read more

$18.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this fascinating guide to the roadside ecology of the major highways in B.C., you'll discover a whole new dimension to taking a car trip. This new edition has been updated and expanded to cover northern British Columbia and southern Yukon, giving readers a unique perspective on the northern wildlife and vegetation. Southern travellers "may find that this journey will redefine what 'northern
... Read more

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