Uncover the Rich Tapestry of Canadian History and Culture
The first week of March is O Canada Week, where we celebrate our neighbours to the north. Here are some fantastic books on the history and culture of this beautiful country. alh Feb 2026
Think you know Canadians because of their similarities to Americans? Well, think again, eh? This handy little guide takes you to the heart of this diverse nation. It unpacks the key chapters in their history, describes the values that Canadians…
As American elections increasingly resemble a production of CATS performed by actual cats, U.S. citizens are looking for a new leader. That leader is Canada, and they want your vote for president of the United States.
Since launching their viral…
Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Canada that range from 1-day escapes to adventures of a week or more: discover epic ocean views along the Sea to Sky Highway; spot black bears in the remote north of…
Most of us know bits and pieces of history but would like to be more sure of how it all fits together. The trick is to find a history that is so absorbing you will want to read it from beginning to end. With this book, Desmond Morton, one of…
In the midst of a camping trip in Squamish, British Columbia, Lindsay Anderson and Dana VanVeller decided they wanted an adventure: a road trip across the entire country, with the purpose of writing about Canada's food, culture, and wealth of…
This fully revised second edition of The Cambridge Companion to Canadian Literature offers a comprehensive introduction to major writers, genres and topics. For this edition several chapters have been completely rewritten to reflect major…
Traverse Ontario & Québec with Lonely Planet's collection of 4 amazing drives. From Toronto to Québec City and beyond, discover small towns and local life. Pick a road trip that works for you, from 1-day escapes to multi-day adventures. Take in…
An inside look at the influential and Academy Award–winning animators of the National Film Board of Canada Animation for the People traces the growth of the National Film Board of Canada and its animation artists, highlighting significant films,…
From the early days of exploration and settlement through the building of a nation to Canada's contribution to the two world wars, this illustrated history of Canada conveys the drama and scope of the nation's past. Through accessible commentary and…
Did you hear the one about the canal builder who forgot canals need water? The battle where everyone ran away? Or the boat made of ice, and the town that mixed up time? How about the shovel invented for soldiers with a hole in it? Colossal Canadian…
This fully illustrated companion volume to the hit Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, featuring the book and lyrics for the first time in print, backstage stories and the real history behind the show's events, character design sketches, and songs…
This entertaining short history of Canada begins with the first immigrants to arrive well over 15,000 years ago who traveled across a land bridge from Siberia to Alaska. These native cultures saw a succession of Westerners from the early, mainly…
Traveling along the Yukon as the salmon migrate, a four-month journey through untrammeled landscape, Adam Weymouth traces the fundamental interconnectedness of people and fish through searing and unforgettable portraits of the individuals he…
