Adventure Guide to Canada's Atlantic Provinces

The provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador offer plenty of variety, from rugged coastal slopes and breathtaking land- and seascapes to sophisticated cities and historic towns. Discover all year round adventures on the Fundy Coast, Acadian Peninsula, Gros Morne, the Viking Trail and the St John River. Each book in the 'Adventure Guide' series offers the ideal mix of practical travel information along with a wealth of activities, be it horse-riding, canoeing, rock climbing or cycling. Each guide offers comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - to give the reader solid knowledge of their destination, its people and their roots. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, stopping at museums, historic sites and local attractions. Then come the adventures, water-skiing, rafting, snowboarding...Places to stay and eat, transportation, practical concerns, tourism contacts, useful websites and e-mail addresses. Each guide also contains detailed regional and town maps and feature walking and driving tours.