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A celebration of fifty years of Best Canadian Stories Now in its fiftieth year, the Best Canadian Stories series has long championed the short story form and highlighted the work of many writers who have gone on to shape the Canadian literary canon. Margaret Atwood, Clark Blaise, Tamas Dobozy, Mavis Gallant, Douglas Glover, Norman Levine, Rohinton Mistry, Alice Munro, Leon Rooke, Diane Schoemperlen, Kathleen Winter, and many others have appeared in its pages over the decades, making Best Canadian Stories the go-to source for what’s new in Canad... + Read More
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Series: Best CanadianBest Canadian Stories 2024Paperback
Lisa Moore9781771965668
$23.95FICTION
Nov 14, 2023
Selected by editor Lisa Moore, the 2024 edition of Best Canadian Stories showcases the best Canadian fiction writing published in 2022. Featuring: Madhur Anand • Sharon Bala • Gary Barwin • Billy-Ray Belcourt • Xaiver Michael Campbell • Corinna Chong • Beth Downey • Allison Graves • Joel Thomas Hynes • Elise Levine • Sourayan Mookerjea • Lue Palmer • Michelle Porter • Sara Power • Ryan Turner • Ian Williams
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Series: Best CanadianBest Canadian Poetry 2024Paperback
Bardia Sinaee9781771965682
$23.95POETRY
Nov 14, 2023
Selected by editor Bardia Sinaee, the 2024 edition of Best Canadian Poetry showcases the best Canadian poetry writing published in 2022. Featuring: David Barrick • Nina Berkhout • Nicholas Bradley • Alison Braid • Louise Carson • Hilary Clark • Erin Conway-Smith • Nancy Jo Cullen • Kayla Czaga • Rocco de Giacomo • Jean Eng • Joel Robert Ferguson • Susan Gillis • Luke Hathaway • Beatriz Hausner • Robert Hogg • Evan Jones • Meghan Kemp-Gee • Joseph Kidney • Matthew King • Sarah Lachmansingh • T. Liem • Seth MacGregor • Sadie McCarney • Erin McGre... + Read More
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Series: Best CanadianBest Canadian Essays 2024Paperback
Marcello Di Cintio9781771965644
$23.95LITERARY COLLECTIONS
Nov 14, 2023
Selected by editor Marcello Di Cintio, the 2024 edition of Best Canadian Essays showcases the best Canadian nonfiction writing published in 2022. Featuring: Lyndsie Bourgon • Nicole Boyce • Robert Colman • Daniel Allen Cox • Acadia Currah • Sadiqa de Meijer • Gabrielle Drolet • Hamed Esmaeilion • Kate Gies • David Huebert • Jenny Hwang • Fiona Tinwei Lam • Kyo Maclear • Sandy Pool
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Series: Picturing the GameAn Illustrated Story of HockeyHardcover
Don Weekes9780228018735
$49.95SPORTS & RECREATION
Oct 03, 2023
Hockey has a curious connection to editorial cartooning and sports illustration, one as old and storied as the game itself. Many writers and photographers have told the story of game play, but never from such an original, unvarnished perspective as the cartoonist’s. Picturing the Game transports fans into the mischievous world of caricature through the rough drafts of hockey history by Bruce MacKinnon, Aislin, Serge Chapleau, Susan Dewar, Brian Gable, and many other talented artists. They make us laugh by telling the truth and – perhaps – make ... + Read More
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Series: Hot Springs of Western CanadaA Complete Guide, 4th Edition4th editionPaperback
Glenn Woodsworth9781990776441
$26.95TRAVEL
Sep 30, 2023
Explore the natural glory of hot springs with the updated 4th edition of Hot Springs of Western Canada. Hot springs are among western Canada’s most enjoyable attractions. Some are famous, like Fairmont and Harrison, and have posh resorts built around them. Some, like Hot Springs Cove in Clayoquot Sound, cascade through a series of natural pools. Many more are hidden away in the wilderness, known only to locals—or owners of this guidebook. A perennial bestseller now in its fourth updated edition, Hot Springs of Western Canada is a comprehens... + Read More
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Series: O Canada CrosswordsO Canada Crosswords Book 24Paperback
Gwen Sjogren9780889714359
$18.95GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Oct 21, 2023
75 All New Crosswords Come aboard and fasten your seat belts! O Canada Crosswords Book 24 takes flight with 75 large-sized puzzles jam-packed with over 10,500 clues. As is her trademark, author Gwen Sjogren checks in with fresh themes, witty wordplay and making the connection with all things Canadian. Themed puzzles include: Symbols – Pride of Province and Pride of Territory Greatest Canadians – They Made History 1 and 2 and Earmarked for Success Punishment – Jolly Jobs? and Dog-on-it A&E – Big Art, Game On and The Best of ABBA Uniquely Can... + Read More
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Series: Early DaysIndigenous Art from the McMichaelHardcover
Bonnie Devine9781773272337
$70.00ART
Nov 28, 2023
A landmark publication bringing together more than seventy voices illuminating the rich array of Indigenous art held by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.Under the editorial direction of Anishinaabe artist and scholar Bonnie Devine, Early Days gathers the insights of myriad Indigenous cultural stakeholders, informing us on everything from goose hunting techniques, to the history of Northwest Coast mask making, to the emergence of the Woodland style of painting and printmaking, to the challenges of art making in the Arctic, to the la... + Read More
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Series: O Canada CrosswordsO Canada Crosswords Book 23Paperback
Gwen Sjogren9780889714342
$18.95GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Oct 08, 2022
75 All-New CrosswordsOver 250,000 O Canada Crossword books sold in 20 years!In this latest instalment of O Canada Crosswords, author Gwen Sjogren mines the national landscape to unearth a wealth of witty wordplay, a motherlode of puns and a bonanza of Canadiana in 75 large-sized puzzles. Book 23 strikes gold with new themes including big tech, fashion and tea. Sports fans will score with six thematic puzzles. And for solvers who dig a challenge, 10 non-themed Canada Cornucopia grids will test your mettle… since several have no three-letter answ... + Read More
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Series: Canada's Food IslandA Collection of Stories and Recipes from Prince Edward IslandHardcover
Farmers and Fishers of Prince Edward Island9781773271965
$38.95COOKING
Sep 06, 2022
Prince Edward Islanders are famous for hosting family and friends in the kitchen. Canada's Food Island invites you to celebrate the Island's farm-to-table cooking and meet the farmers, fishers and artisans who make those delicious dishes possible. From preparing the perfect lobster roll in spring and galettes filled with sweet fresh-picked strawberries in summer to making savory potato pizza in fall and roast turkey with an oyster, bacon and wild mushroom stuffing in mid-winter, you're sure to find a favourite recipe to delight guests and s... + Read More
Revisiting ten notable days from recent history, Aaron W. Hughes invites readers to think about the tensions, events, and personalities that make Canada distinct. These indelible dates interweave to offer an account of the political, social, cultural, and demographic forces that have shaped the modern nation. The diverse episodes include the enactment of the War Measures Act, hockey’s Summit Series, the patriation of the Constitution, the Multiculturalism Act, the École Polytechnique Massacre, victories for gay rights, Quebec’s second referendu... + Read More
Lonely Planet's Best of Canadais your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience the grandeur of the Rockies, wander the labyrinth of lanes in Quebec City, and hit the powdery slopes on the outskirts of Vancouver - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Canada and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Canada:Colour maps and images throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsI... + Read More
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Series: O Canada CrosswordsO Canada Crosswords, Book 20Paperback
Gwen Sjogren9780889713598
$15.95GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Oct 05, 2019
O Canada Crosswords just keeps on giving to thousands of solvers who like their crosswords Canadian. Nightwood Editions is proud to celebrate O Canada Crosswords’s milestone twentieth anniversary with Gwen Sjogren’s ninth book in the series, which features one hundred larger-sized grids and over 2,600 Canadian clues. With themes that touch on art, geography, Olympics and hockey—plus some music and magic mixed in for good measure—this instalment brings a cornucopia of CanCon to the table. Thirty-three Canadian-themed puzzles include “Breakout Hi... + Read More
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Series: Canadian ConceptsCanadian Animals in ColourBoard book
Geraldo Valério9781771473880
$12.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3
Sep 15, 2019
Discover creatures of all colours in this Canadian concept bookHere they come…orange foxes, blue whales, red cardinals, and many more Canadian animals in colour! New from the creator of board books Canadian Animals ABC and Canadian Animals 123, the third book in this Canadian trio introduces young readers to the concept of colour. Each spread features one of 10 different colours along with a Canadian animal brightly rendered in Geraldo Valério’s simple yet sophisticated paper collage. Each spread also features a lively descriptiv... + Read More
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Series: Pocket PrecinctsMontreal & Quebec City Pocket PrecinctsA Pocket Guide to the City's Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and EateriesPaperback
Patricia Maunder9781741176247
$22.50TRAVEL
May 07, 2019
Cosmopolitan and effortlessly bilingual, Montreal is the largest city in Canada's French-speaking province of Québec. This UNESCO City of Design offers everything from the arts to ice-hockey, the maple harvest to craft beer, and world-renowned jazz and comedy festivals. Montreal & Quebec City Pocket Precincts is your curated guide to these cities' best cultural, shopping, eating and drinking experiences. As well as detailed reviews and maps for major attractions through to hidden gems, this guide includes a selection of 'field trips' encouragin... + Read More
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Series: The Nature of CanadaPaperback
Colin M. Coates9780774890366
$29.95NATURE
May 01, 2019
Snow-capped mountains. Pristine lakes. Crystalline glaciers. Big-sky sunsets. “Canada” is synonymous with nature, and throughout history people have been drawn to it for its bounty – from fish and furs to gold, wheat, and lumber. Intended to delight and provoke, these short, beautifully crafted essays, enlivened with photos and illustrations, explore how humans have engaged with Canadian nature and what those interactions say about the nature of Canada. Tracing a path from the Ice Age to the Anthropocene, some of the foremost stars in the field... + Read More
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Series: My CanadaAn Illustrated AtlasPaperback
Katherine Dearlove9781771473774
$9.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Apr 15, 2019
The essential bestselling kids’ map book of Canada, now available in paperbackThis picture book atlas of Canada is a whimsical, informative introduction to our country from sea to sea to sea. Each province and territory is featured on its own spread, with icons and labels indicating the capital city, other major cities, key lakes and rivers, iconic landmarks, animals, and plants, significant national and provincial parks, and more. Each map is lively and colorful with plenty of details to discover. Simple labels make key places and landmarks ea... + Read More
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Series: SlanguageNewfoundland SlanguagePaperback
Mike Ellis9781423651925
$14.99HUMOR
Apr 02, 2019
A fun way to learn how to understand and talk like a bona fide Newfoundland native.Before heading off on holiday to Canada’s Atlantic seaboard with the notion that the natives speak the same English language that you do, be sure to pick up this fun pronunciation guide to nearly 300 words and phrases heard only in Newfoundland and Labrador. Like other books in the Slanguage series, simple English words and syllables are used along with clever illustrations. So don’t be a jinker (someone who brings bad luck) or a scut (a dirty, mean person)—learn... + Read More
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Series: Row, Row, Row Your Boat Regional Board BooksRow, Row, Row Your Boat in CanadaBoard book
Forrest Everett9781641701167
$19.99JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8
Apr 01, 2019
Row, row, row your boat . . . in Canada! The sights and scenery of Canada spring to life in this adorable twist on the favorite children's song. Each die-cut page of the layered board book reveals an imaginary boat sailing past Niagra Falls, the Canadian Rockies, Parliament Hill, Banff National Park, and more! A delightful children's introduction to the iconic places of Canada. And when you're done with your journey? Row, row, row your boat back around the bend. If you love Canada, sing the song again!Â
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Series: Canadian ConceptsSplish, Splash, Foxes Dash!Canadian Wildlife in ColourHardcover
Geraldo Valério9781771472906
$18.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5
Aug 15, 2018
Discover creatures of all colours in this Canadian concept bookHere they come…orange foxes, blue whales, red cardinals, and many more Canadian animals in colour! New from the creator of bestsellers Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose! and Jump, Leap, Count Sheep!, the third book in this Canadian trio introduces young readers to the concept of colour. Each spread features one of 10 different colours along with a Canadian animal brightly rendered in Geraldo Valério’s simple yet sophisticated paper collage. Each spread also features a lively descri... + Read More
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Series: Canadian ConceptsCanadian Animals ABCBoard book
Geraldo Valério9781771473460
$11.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 1 - 3
Aug 15, 2018
Learn the ABCs with Canadian wildlife in this playful board bookThis bestselling introduction to the alphabet and Canadian wildlife from A to Z is now available in board book format. Each letter of the alphabet is paired with a Canadian creature rendered playfully in Geraldo Valério’s signature paper collage style: beavers, loons, polar bears and more!
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Series: Canadian ConceptsCanadian Animals 123Board book
Geraldo Valério9781771473477
$11.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 1 - 3
Aug 15, 2018
Count to 10 with Canadian wildlife in this new board bookThis bold and colorful introduction to numbers from 1 to 10 with Canadian wildlife is now available in board book format. Each number is shown alongside a matching quantity of Canadian animals rendered playfully in Geraldo Valério’s signature paper collage style: bighorn sheep, grebes, mantids, and more!
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Series: Canadian ConceptsJump, Leap, Count Sheep!A Canadian Wildlife 123Hardcover
Geraldo Valério9781771472890
$16.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5
Aug 15, 2017
Count to ten with Canadian wildlife in this playful counting book. Here they come… one bighorn sheep jumping, two grebes dancing, three mantids hunting, and many more Canadian critters to count! Each spread presents a number from 1 to 10, along with a playful depiction of the corresponding amount of Canadian wildlife. Each number is shown as a figure, a word, and a quantity of dots to support comprehension. Every spread also includes a lively phrase with an action verb and one other element to count. Featured wildlife includes mammals, ... + Read More
Based on an undying love for their city, this book features the creative depiction of Canada’s Capital city as perceived by the young people living in it, as well as a compilation of heartfelt and inspiring stories of locals who call the Capital city home. An Insider’s Guide to Canada’s Capital began as a journey led by creator & editor, Zainab Muse, after connecting with the city of Ottawa and calling it home due to its similarities with the city she was born and raised in, Kano, Nigeria. The book provides a creative depiction of the Capital a... + Read More
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Series: Night-NightNight-Night CanadaBoard book
Katherine Sully9781492647690
$14.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 1 - 4
Jan 01, 2017
A special way to spend bedtime, perfect for parents looking for unique goodnight books for toddlers and books about Canada for kids!It's bedtime in Canada! Say goodnight to all your favorite locations, including:Calgary ZooParliament HillCN TowerMontreal BiosphereSaddledomeCanadian Museum for Human RightsTelus World of ScienceCap-de-Rosiers LighthouseCentre BellCanada's WonderlandRoyal Tyrrell MuseumHigh ParkNo matter where you are, now you can say night-night and wish sweet dreams to all your favorite Canadian sights and landmarks with this ad... + Read More
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Series: This is ThatTravel Guide to CanadaPaperback
Chris Kelly9780995258907
$19.95HUMOR
Oct 25, 2016
From the creators of CBC radio's This is That; Pat Kelly, Chris Kelly and Peter Oldring. From CBC Radio's most beloved satirical comedy team comes This is That: Travel Guide to Canada, a hilariously outrageous parody of the travel guide genre and what it means to visit Canada. Searching for a weekend away with the kids? This is That: Travel Guide to Canada will teach you how to navigate the twelve petting zoos of Etobicoke and how to avoid pickpockets in Kamloops. Planning your summer holiday? Keep in mind that the city of Brandon, Manitoba, is... + Read More
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Series: How to Move to CanadaA Discontented American's Guide to Canadian RelocationPaperback
Andre du Broc9781492647331
$14.99HUMOR
Oct 04, 2016
"That's it, I'm moving to Canada." It's been threatened before, but maybe this time it's for real.If you or someone you know is discontented, distressed, or downright disturbed, maybe the Great White North is right for you, eh. But how much do you really know about Canada?Can you do a job that Canada needs (do you play hockey, drill for oil, or make poutine?)?Can you identify the best Canadian province for your lifestyle (lots of tundra or just some tundra?)?Can you master the proper pronunciation of "sorry"?What strange wizardry is the Canadia... + Read More
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Series: Canadian ConceptsMoose, Goose, Animals on the Loose!A Canadian Wildlife ABCHardcover
Geraldo Valério9781771471749
$16.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5
Aug 15, 2016
A bestselling introduction to the alphabet and Canadian wildlife from A to Z, and a great gift for little ones – perfect for ages 2 to 5 Between the beaver building branch by branch, the loon laughing on the lake, and the powerful, playful polar bear, Canada is home to a spectacular array of animals. This concept book celebrates the country’s diverse wildlife by presenting each letter of the alphabet alongside a representative mammal, insect, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, or invertebrate. The creatures portrayed hail from coast to coast to... + Read More
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Series: Native Trees of Canada: A Postcard SetPostcard set with 30 postcardsHardcover
Leanne Shapton9781770462137
$16.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Sep 08, 2015
"An artistic ode to Canada's majestic foliage." —National PostLeanne Shapton's bold, vibrant watercolor portraits of the trees of Canada come to new life in this postcard set. The lively hues of the garry oak and the simple elegance of the staghorn sumac are perfectly presented in a beautiful keepsake box, great as a gift for a friend or yourself!Native Trees of Canada: A Postcard Set collects thirty of Shapton's spirited and singular drawings of the native trees of Canada.
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Series: Where Are You, Bear?A Canadian Alphabet AdventureHardcover
Frieda Wishinsky9781897349915
$18.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Oct 01, 2010
Four-year-old Sophie is about to leave her home in Newfoundland on a cross-Canada trip with her dad to visit her grandma in British Columbia. She’s so excited, except for one little problem — she can’t find Bear anywhere! Forced to leave Bear behind, Sophie sets out to travel across the country without her beloved companion. But when Bear emerges from under the bed and finds Sophie gone, he sets off on his own adventure — chasing after Sophie! The cat-and-mouse, or rather bear-and-girl, game that ensues is a madcap ABC adventure that takes the ... + Read More
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Series: Wow Canada!Wow Canada!Exploring this Land from Coast to Coast to Coast2nd editionPaperback
Vivien Bowers9781897349830
$24.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
Jan 01, 2010
The multi-award-winning Wow Canada! is an original, witty, and fabulously informative cross-country excursion, done scrapbook style. This 10th anniversary edition is sure to win over new audiences, who will treasure this celebratory look at all things Canadian. Join 12-year-old Guy, his younger sister Rachel, and their parents as they dip their toes in the Pacific Ocean, hop in their car, and set off to see the country from west to east. The family's surprise-filled travels take them from one end of the country to the other, even up to Nunavut.... + Read More
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Series: How to Be a CanadianEven If You Already Are OnePaperback
Will Ferguson9781553653110
$19.95HUMOR
Jun 01, 2007
When Margaret Atwood suggested Will Ferguson follow up his runaway best-seller Why I Hate Canadians with a "tongue-in-cheek guidebook for newcomers on how to be Canadian," Will thought it was a swell idea, and he quickly recruited his brother, comedy writer Ian Ferguson, creator and executive producer of the television series Sin City. Together, the Ferguson brothers have created the ultimate guide to Canadian cultural quirks. This is a hilarious inside look at that unique species, the Canadian, and their thoughts on such diverse subjects as be... + Read More
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Series: So, You Want to Be CanadianAll About the Most Fascinating People in the World and the Magical Place They Call HomePaperback
Kerry Colburn9780811845359
$13.50NON-CLASSIFIABLE Reading age from 13
Sep 15, 2004
So, you want to be Canadian? Who doesn't these days? Canucks are enjoying a major renaissance in attention, from their enlightened social policies to their wild and wooly pop culture. This playful, trivia-packed book is a long-overdue celebration of all things Canadian, from the mysteries of "eh?" to the difference between an Ogo Pogo and a Windingo to how to prepare moose stroganoff (mmm!). Featuring a dreamy list of Canadian hotties, a toe-tapping roundup of Canadian smash hit songs,a handy CanadianAmerican translator, and pointers on how to ... + Read More
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Series: Canadian Concepts Canadian Animals ABC Board book 9781771473460 $11.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 1 - 3 Aug 15, 2018
Series: Canadian Concepts Canadian Animals 123 Board book 9781771473477 $11.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 1 - 3 Aug 15, 2018
Series: Canadian Concepts Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose! A Canadian Wildlife ABC Hardcover 9781771471749 $16.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Aug 15, 2016