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Unforgettable Atlantic Canada

The 100 Must-See Destinations

by (photographer) George Fischer

by (author) Harvey Sawler

Publisher
Nimbus Publishing
Initial publish date
May 2010
Category
Regional
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781551097565
    Publish Date
    May 2010
    List Price
    $24.95

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A photographic guide to the 100 must-see destinations and events in Atlantic Canada.

Organized by province for easy reference, Unforgettable Atlantic Canada is more than a travel guide. George Fischer's magnificent images showcase Atlantic Canada's vibrancy and beauty and Harvey Sawler's text provides a context and background for the one hundred destinations included here. Whether you're "from away" or live in the region, Unforgettable Atlantic Canada is an indispensible resource and a stunning portrait of a unique part of the world.

About the authors

George Fischer is one of Canada's most renowned and prolific landscape photographers. His unique style has been recognized around the world. He has provided photography and editorial content for promotional literature published by tourist boards and international tour operators. George's work has appeared on the covers of magazines and newspapers worldwide as well as websites and ad campaigns for hundreds of companies. And he has produced more than 65 photographic books. In November 2017, George received the Ontario Tourism Award of Excellence in Photography. Among his major accomplishments is the book, Canada: 150 Panoramas, which was on the best-seller list at Chapters/Indigo and quickly sold out of its first printing. In 2007, Unforgettable Canada was on The Globe and Mail's bestseller list and has sold over 75,000 copies. It is now in its third printing. George is also recognized for his worldwide collection of more than 50 art posters and unique art prints created for various companies, hospitals and private collectors. An avid outdoor adventurer, George has hiked Machu Picchu in Peru and in Bolivia cycled what is dubbed "the world's most dangerous road." He has summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Gokyo Ri in the Himalayas and Torres del Paine in Chile. In Iceland, he hiked to raise funds for the Arthritis Society of Canada. And this Toronto Canada resident has now set his sights on canoeing the Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories.

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.Harvey Sawler is the author of twelves books, including: Frank McKenna: Beyond Politics, Twenty-First Century Irvings, Last Canadian Beer: The Moosehead Story and Unforgettable Atlantic Canada. For five years he was a regular contributor to both SALTSCAPES and Progress magazines, covering a wide range of subjects involving business, entrepreneurship, culture, tourism and interesting personalities.

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