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Travel Atlantic Provinces

The Great Atlantic Canada Bucket List

One-of-a-Kind Travel Experiences

by (author) Robin Esrock

Publisher
Dundurn Press
Initial publish date
Feb 2015
Category
Atlantic Provinces, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Adventure
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459729735
    Publish Date
    Feb 2015
    List Price
    $9.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781459729711
    Publish Date
    Feb 2015
    List Price
    $19.99

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Description

Most Canadians think of travel as a way to escape the snow, cold, and dreary winter skies. But Robin Esrock loves all that our eastern provinces have to offer visitors, and so will you! The Great Atlantic Canada Bucket List highlights the best travel experiences to be had on Canada’s East Coast.

Not your typical travel guide, Robin’s recommendations encompass outdoor adventure and natural wonders as well as the unique food, culture, and history of the Maritimes. Categorized by province, The Great Atlantic Canada Bucket List will give you a first-hand perspective on:

• Ziplining over a waterfall in New Brunswick.
• Harvesting an iceberg for a Newfoundland cocktail.
• Exploring Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail.
• Walking the seabed beneath Hopewell Rocks.
• Cycling across Canada’s island province.
• Rafting a tidal wave in the Bay of Fundy.

About the author

Robin Esrock is an internationally recognized travel personality on TV, on stage, online, and in print. A former columnist for the Globe and Mail, MSN, Outpost, and Vancouver Sun, Robin's stories and photograph have also appeared in dozens of major publications including the Chicago Tribune, Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, Toronto Star, South China Morning Post, and National Geographic Traveler. Robin is the creator and co-host of Word Travels, a 40-part TV series syndicated on National Geographic and Travel Channel International worldwide in over 20 languages. He is the author of the smash bestselling book series, The Great Canadian Bucket List, as well as international bestsellers The Great Global Bucket List, The Great Australian Bucket List, and 75 Places to Take the Kids (before they don't want to go).

Having visited over 115 countries on 7 continents, Robin has delivered dozens of inspiring keynotes for companies and organizations events around the world. his TEDx talk about what travel can teach us has over one million views. Robin has been featured as a bucket list travel expert by 60 Minutes, Wall Street Journal, CBC, CTV, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, Men's Health, Travel + Leisure, Yahoo, and many others. A Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society, Robin is a columnist for Canadian Geographic as well as a Canadian Geographic Travel Ambassador. He is also a member of the Society of American Travel Writers, and the Travel Media Association of Canada.

Born and raised in South Africa, Robin lives in Vancouver with his wife and two young children. Through blogs and social media channels, he continues to inspire his audience with his acclaimed storytelling, quirky wit, unique curiosity, and eye for the unforgettable.

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Editorial Reviews

One of Canada's top travel writers, and definitely one of our biggest personalities.

Globe and Mail

The beauty of being a travel writer comes straight through in this engaging book as unique, even quirky adventures, are endorsed along with the more standard fare.

Atlantic Books Today

Esrock writes in an amusing, cheerful style, low on stuffy adjectives and high on action. He's experienced everything he recommends and often includes his own photos. This guide is perfect for those planning a trip or readers who just want to become better acquainted with the wonders of Atlantic Canada.

Publishers Weekly online

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