On his personal quest to check off the best of his home country, travel writer and host Robin Esrock catalogues must-sees, including nature, food, culture, history, adrenaline rushes, and quirky Canadiana. After spending years crafting the definitive Canadian Bucket List, he’s packed in enough for a lifetime, at least. In this special excerpt, Esrock takes us to the wild west and Alberta’s wide-open spaces and majestic peaks, including such experiences as: the Calgary Stampede, riding the Rocky Mountaineer train, hunting for dinosaurs, and skiing a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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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As the saying goes, the longest journey begins with a single step. Esrock’s book just might inspire you to take it.

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