A photographic tour of Canada. Stretching from the shores of the Pacific Ocean to the beaches of the Atlantic, and from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the U.S. Border, Canada is a massive country with an extraordinarily diverse array of landscapes. From immense mountain ranges and vast expanses of wilderness, to powerful oceans and pristine lakes, to picturesque towns and cosmopolitan cities — Canada's many regions all have one thing in common: sensational beauty. In The Little Gift Book of Canada, some of the nation's best photographers capture the varied places of the country, including: The Rocky Mountains, The Arctic, The Canadian Shield, Toronto, The Prairies, Montreal, Vancouver Island, Vancouver, The Atlantic Provinces. Through arresting photographs and informative captions, The Little Gift Book of Canada captures the essence of Canada.

Claire Leila Philipson is the author of Washington DC: A Visual Portrait and Alabama (America series). A writer and editor, her work has appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and travel publications.

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