14 best canadian travel guides

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HELPFUL PLANNING ADVICE

Find what you need faster with color-coded category icons and easier-to-read two-column text.

GORGEOUS COLOR PHOTOS

Beautiful photos packed throughout will fuel your wanderlust.

ITINERARIES AND MAPS

Itineraries, maps, travel tips, and neighborhood guides will acquaint you with your destination and help you maximize your time.

IN-DEPTH FEATURES AND EXPLANATIONS

Learn about history, culture, and more with in-depth spotlight features

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Get there with the new, 2021 National Geographic Road Atlas: Adventure Edition

Travel across North America using easy-to-read, accurate maps showing highways, secondary roads, scenic routes, mileage markers, recreation areas, and points of interest. Navigate urban areas with detailed downtown city maps and metropolitan area insets. Take the guesswork out of traveling and trip planning with a comprehensive place name index, mileage charts, and cross-referenced pages. This atlas has the quality and accuracy you expect from an organization that has been mapping the world since 1915.

Built to last

This atlas features a heavy duty black plastic spiral binding and a durable clear/frosted plastic protective cover. These enhancements greatly extend the lifespan of the atlas. No more covers falling off and pages pulling out from everyday use. This atlas is built to last.

America’s 100 top outdoor destinations

Make your next road trip extraordinary by visiting one of America’s top 100 destinations for hiking, backpacking, climbing, cycling, paddle sports, skiing, snowboarding, and birding as selected by National Geographic Editors.

America’s 24 favorite National Parks

Plan your next visit using the park profile section that includes maps, photos, tips on top sights, popular trails, campgrounds, and lodging for 24 of the most popular National Parks in America.

Great design leads to great road maps

The cartographers at National Geographic spent months developing the design specifications for the state road maps included in this atlas. They carefully chose the colors, line weights, typography, and feature compilation to create the most accurate and easy-to-read road maps in the market today.

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Welcome to Canada

Explore Canada’s spectacular peaks, captivating cities, golden maple forests, remote islands, indulgent food and so much more with the help of your DK Eyewitness guide. Whether you’re here for a quick visit or a grand tour, we’ll help you navigate the very best the country has to offer.

In-depth area-by-area guides

Our in-depth area guides make traveling across Canada easy, whether you want to watch the ethereal dance of the Northern Lights in the Yukon, spot rare species of wildlife in the Northwest territories, stroll around the cobbled streets of Quebec City, marvel at modern architecture in Toronto, or stand in awe of Niagara Falls—we’ve got you covered. And our selection of itineraries suggest several realistic ways to make the most of your time—whether you’re staying for two weeks or just a few days.

Be inspired

With so much to see, we’ve created expert-led special features that show how to travel throughout Canada your way. Across detailed page spreads, we take a look at how to hike through stunning national parks, ski down snowy slopes, wander around unbeatable museums, discover local artwork, catch a game of ice hockey, feast on delicious local cuisine, relax by sandy beaches, and kayak around the country’s great lakes.

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Welcome to Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks

Lonely Planet’s Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Park is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike Banff’s backcountry, mountain bike in Jasper and spot bears in Glacier – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Park and begin your journey now!

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Welcome to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island

Fashioned by the mighty Atlantic, these open-armed Canadian provinces beckon you for chats, chowder and the chance to see whales breach in the distance.

Bike past a lupine-fringed red-sand beach on Prince Edward Island, fly-fish the abundant rivers of New Brunswick, mount a tidal bore wave aboard a dinghy in Nova Scotia, or contemplate the passing of icebergs in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Get Inspired

Moon’s local authors share the best things to do, see, and eat for a variety of travelers, so you’ll find your bliss whether you’re a beach bum, a history buff, a foodie, or still figuring it out

Plan Your Adventure

Travel your way with customizable itineraries and strategic lists that highlight all of your must-sees, as well as hidden gems you’ll love

Travel with Confidence

Moon provides everything you need, including helpful background, insider tips, and detailed maps, to experience your perfect trip

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Fully Redesigned

Packed with color coded icons and beautiful images to help you easily plan your next adventure.

Comprehensive

Itineraries, maps, travel tips, and other special features to acquaint you with the destination and provide honest recommendations to help maximize your time.

More Color Photos

The new Experience chapter provides the perfect mix of photos and the best of the best lists to fuel your wanderlust.

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Plan Your Adventure

Banff local and longtime adventurer Andrew Hempstead shares his can't-miss experiences, insider planning tips, and favorite places to eat and stay in the area.

Get Inspired

Envision your ideal Canadian Rockies adventure with vibrant full-color photos, unique ideas, and itineraries for a variety of interests.

Travel with Confidence

Prepare to take on the Canadian Rockies with detailed maps, thorough hike information, handy directions, and in-depth background on the environment, wildlife, and history of the region.