Your library has many interesting books about Canada. As our nation’s 150th year comes to a close, why not celebrate by reading about us and reflecting on our identity? Let’s take some time to rejoice in our diverse landscapes, stories and symbols.
The following books are just a small sampling of the library’s books on Canada, including photography, travel, memoir and children’s books. Take a look at what your library has to offer.
Canada’s landscapes inspire photography. The Colour of Canada by Roy MacGregor has gorgeous, full-colour photographs of Canada. These photos highlight iconic and stunning views from across the nation, including Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia, Green Gables in Prince Edward Island and Drumheller in Alberta.
Looking for inspiration for your next vacation? The Great Western Canada Bucket List by Robin Esrock features several amazing destinations and adventures in B.C. and Alberta. Do mountain-biking, heli-skiing, diving, hiking or surfing appeal to you? Or maybe you prefer a more laid-back vacation by land, sea or rail. However you prefer to spend your vacation, this gem of a book has some excellent suggestions.
Canada by Mike Myers explores what it means to be Canadian. Proud to have grown up in Canada and now living in the United States, the Austin Powers actor writes with humour about our cultural differences with our southern neighbours. Myers shares his thoughts and jokes in his nostalgic memoir, sprinkling iconic illustrations throughout that anyone who has grown up in Canada will identify with.
Ingenious by David Johnston and Tom Jenkins is superbly illustrated and highlights brilliant Canadian innovations that have made the world a better place. Peanut butter, the lightbulb, the canoe and the lifejacket are all Canadian creations, and the authors explore what circumstances and incidents sparked these and other brilliant innovations.
Canoe Country: The Making of Canada by Roy MacGregor looks at the history of canoe travel, including early explorers and modern day enthusiasts. Canoe Country is a celebration of a quintessentially Canadian mode of transportation and pure enjoyment. This series of stories illustrates how important the canoe was in shaping our history.
C is for Canada by Mike Ulmer is a wonderful picture book that showcases our landscape, animals, pastimes and culture. Rhyming text and bright pictures introduce your little one to a wide variety of what makes Canada such a unique country.
Let’s celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. It will be time well spent.
So check out some Canadian books at your library.
A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published on Wednesdays. Katie Oke works at Coquitlam Public Library.
