Lonely Planet Canada's Maritime Provinces [Paperback]

David Stanley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Lonely Planet Canada's Maritime Provinces | Publication Date: July 2002

This guide covers the region's national and provincial parks, offering advice on adventure travel options ranging from sea kayaking to hiking and bicycle touring. The provinces best places for viewing whales, seals and seabirds, and various scenic drives are also included.

Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 1St Edition edition (July 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740590236
• ISBN-13: 978-1740590235
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #920,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Stanley is the author of Moon Handbooks South Pacific, Moon Fiji, and Moon Tahiti, published by Avalon Travel Publishing of Berkeley, California. Over the years he has visited 179 of the 193 United Nations member countries. If you'd like to get in touch, use the "Contact Us" button on Stanley's website SouthPacific DOT org.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific choice, September 16, 2002

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JRK "jkunz" (N.H.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Canada's Maritime Provinces (Paperback)

I'm currently using this book to plan a Sep 2003 trip up to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island & possibly the Bay of Fundy. Lonely Planet has to be my favorite series of travel books, and this edition is right on par with their other guides.

One goal of mine has been to stay in B&B's the whole time (I picture lots of intimate Atlantic oceanside places), and there is a good focus on these accommodations. Another increasing trend in the LP series has been to supplement with web addresses for more information. The author looks like they have gone to great lengths to provide an extraordinary number of links for accommodations, activities, visitor info and often, restaurants. Coverage of maps (including city) and suggested itineraries are two of my favorite aspects of Lonely Planet, and this guide has great ones. This book also doubles as a history primer for the area. Two easy-read examples within that I enjoyed included background on the New Brunswick-to-PEI bridge & the history of why Halifax gives a Christmas tree to Boston each year.

Overall, there is more information contained within than I could use while visiting the area. It's simply the best choice for visiting the Maritimes.

One last note, Lonely Planet also released a full guide on Quebec as well.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Roadtested, February 21, 2003

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saliero (NSW Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Canada's Maritime Provinces (Paperback)

February 2003 - just back from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. I found the book helpful, accurate and comprehensive - exactly the qualities required in a travel guide.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The LP's Maritimes, from a Maritimer, August 30, 2002

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Geoffrey (Halifax, NS. (Canada)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Canada's Maritime Provinces (Paperback)

As someone who actually resides in the Maritimes, I find it intruiging to read others' impressions of our area--usually in the form of a guide book. David Stanley's guide to Canada's Maritime Provinces is a book that even locals will love. Chalk full of history, detailed maps, and recommendations, this book is as entertaining as it is informative. It's tabloid style layout is accessible, easy to read, and quick to navigate--a bonus often overlooked in other travel literature. There are great recommendations for all budgets, which makes this one of the most inclusive guide books I've seen on the Maritimes. An excellent book to those traveling to the Maritimes, also an excellent book for those living in the Maritimes. Enjoy!
Geoffrey.