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On July 4, 1999, Marlin Bree was caught in the storm of the century that ripped through the boundary waters of Minnesota and across the Canadian north shores of Lake Superior. Winds on the lake were clocked at 100 miles per hour in a gale that many dubbed the "green storm" because of the unusual color of the sky. Although Bree's treasured wooden sailboat was damaged, he continued in pursuit of his goal of sailing the largest freshwater island archipelago in the world.

Since 2010, Toronto's headlines have been consumed by the outrageous personal foibles and government-slashing, anti-urbanist policies of Mayor Rob Ford. But the heated debate at City Hall has obscured a bigger, decade-long narrative of Toronto's ascendance as a mature global city. Some Great Idea traces how post-amalgamation, and under three very different mayors, Toronto managed to so quickly oscillate from one extreme to another, and how the city might proceed from here.

Stroll celebrates Toronto's details at the speed of walking and, in so doing, helps us to better get to know its many neighbourhoods, taking us from well-known spots like the CN Tower and Pearson Airport to the overlooked corners of Scarborough and all the way to the end of the Leslie Street Spit in Lake Ontario.

An Excursion to Canada is a remarkable work by Thoreau, very different from his other works. Here he becomes an American traveler who shows far greater respect for America than Canada, while explaining the details of the chasm between the Church (Black) and the soldiers (Red) in Quebec that Stendhal pointed out in The Red and the Black in France. Something like DeTocqueville's Democracy in America, but here Canada is the country under the microscope.

Eine unvergessliche Reise durch die grandiose Naturlandschaft der Rocky Mountains, quer durch Kanada von der atlantischen Ostküste bis zum Pazifikstrand. Sie erleben die gewaltigen Wassermassen der Niagarafälle, den Luxuszug "The Canadian" und multikulturelle Städte. Halifax, Ville de Quebec, Montreal, Toronto, Niagara Fälle, "The Canadian", Canadian Rockies, Vancouver.

Tom Gose brings listeners along on his travels to various places around the world. Starting with a trip to Hawaii, he recounts trips to Peru, Bolivia, Cuba, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland smoothly weaving his comedic narrative on practically every aspect of traveling. Tom dives into the absurdities involved with traveling and all of the truly entertaining views of people he met and saw along the way.

Greater Than a Tourist: Vancouver British Columbia Canada by Cristina Lutcan offers the inside scoop on Vancouver. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Eating like a local will give you the scoop on the best places to dine in Montreal. No matter your cuisine preference, Montreal has everything you need, and this guide will provide you with different restaurants to try out. You will be satisfied with the recommendations I will suggest. Forget about eating as a tourist and experience the local way of dining out.

"Rediscovering Vancouver" is a captivating literary voyage through the vibrant city of Vancouver, Canada, as seen through the eyes and words of author John V. Rinaldo. This book is not your typical travel guide; it's a profound exploration of the city's breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural tapestry, and the author's personal reflections that breathe life into each listen.

Este libro fue creado para ayudar a todas aquellos hispanoparlantes que desean emigrar a Canadá. Este libro es un manual que te ayudará a desarrollar tu plan migratorio ajustado a tu realidad de vida y te llevará de la mano a una emigracion exitosa, educada y consciente. Aquí aprenderas a distinguir el camino adecuado y a tu medida para lograr el éxito en el proceso migratorio. Encontraras herramientas que te ayudaran a distinguir los riesgos y tomar las medidas para evitar caer en un resultado fatal que pongan en peligro tu libertad física, emocional y financiera.

An unforgettable journey through the grandiose natural landscape of the Rocky Mountains, across Canada from the Atlantic east coast to the Pacific beach. You will experience the mighty water masses of Niagara Falls, the luxury train "The Canadian" and multicultural cities. Halifax, Ville de Quebec, Montreal, Toronto, Niagara Falls, The Canadian, Canadian Rockies and Vancouver.

Der junge Student Martin Seiwert begibt sich auf eine abenteuerliche Reise: Er besucht in Kanada die Dene-Indianer, einen der letzten freien Ureinwohner-Stämme Nordamerikas. Auf seinem Weg quer durch das Land lernt Seiwert hautnah die Kultur, Bräuche und Legenden der Dene kennen und berichtet in diesem eindrucksvollen Mix aus Reportage und Reisebericht von seinen Erfahrungen auf diesem vielleicht spannendsten und lehrreichsten Trip seines Lebens.

I know the process of moving to Canada can seem confusing and overwhelming. There are several options you can explore as a means of migrating to Canada. "Where do I begin!? Which one do I choose?!" These are probably questions you are asking yourself. With so many options to choose from and the plethora of information out there, where should you start? This is what my journey, From Foreign Student to Canadian Citizen, will show you.

Muskoka is a beloved region for summertime frivolity—a popular destination for tourists and cottagers. The region is also home to a remarkably varied and interesting history. This book explores stories that most people, residents included, likely know little about.

As you work through the quiz questions, you'll have the opportunity to learn about Canada's founding and development as a nation, its cultural and regional differences, and the rights and responsibilities of being a Canadian citizen. Whether you're a student, a teacher, or simply someone who is interested in Canada, this book is sure to challenge and educate you.

If you struggle to conjugate French verbs, then keep reading…The best way to start learning French is to listen to the verbs we use daily. In this audiobook, you will discover two basic verbs, to be and to have, plus simple phrases that can be useful in everyday life when traveling in Quebec. This audiobook will help you to know the correct conjugation, with a few examples of the auxiliaries to be and to have.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local: Calgary by Brittany Valenzuela offers the inside scoop on food in Calgary, Canada.

If you enjoy engrossing and thought-provoking stories full of humor, adventure, and intrigue, then you should listen to this book. Although the biography spans 60 years, the core of the story takes place in a remote fly-in location in Canada's Northwest Territories, where Alastair, discontented with the passivity of early retirement, went to live with a small First Nations band in search of adventure and a deeper meaning to life. He found what he was looking for.