The candid, authoritative hotel and restaurant reviews are the best in the business -- incredibly detailed, and including carefully chosen selections for every taste and budget, with an emphasis on moderately priced choices. We're the only major guidebook series to go the extra mile and list exact prices for every establishment and activity covered, so readers know what to expect. And whether they're on an expense account or a tight budget, readers get the very best bang for their buck. Frommer's Complete Guides offer a wealth of sightseeing, sports, strolls, and special moments -- all accompanied by detailed, accurate color maps that show the way.

Most guidebooks read like textbooks or promotional brochures -- but not Frommer's. We know that readers turn to Frommer's when they're planning a vacation, so even though these guides take the details seriously, they're filled with a sense of fun and discovery.

No wonder Frommer's Complete Guides are turning heads. And no wonder readers have rediscovered that Frommer's is the key to an unforgettable vacation.

The weak Canadian dollar has turned Canada into one of the world's great travel bargains, and tourism is soaring. In fact, Canada was just listed as the 8th most popular destination in the world, according to the World Tourism Organization. Canada attracted 12.9 million American visitors in 1996, and that number climbed to 14.9 million in 1998 (a whopping 15.5% increase in just twoyears). The first half of 1999 showed a 5.6% increase from the same period in 1998. Tourism from other countries is also up a robust 4.5%.

Why are all those people coming in droves? They're discovering an array of sophisticated cities, including Vancouver, the hottest destination in North America, plus world-class eco-tourism and adventures: rafting, hiking, biking, skiing, diving, camping, scenic drives, and more.

Frommer's covers it all from coast to coast, from superb French bistros and the renowned annual jazz festival in Montreal to majestic scenery in the Canadian Rockies and some of the world's best wildlife viewing. The 11th edition of this popular guide is packed with all the details travelers need: dozens of two-color maps; exact prices for everything we've covered; the best adventure outfitters, romantic inns, and family-friendly resorts; superb restaurants in all price ranges; and an opinionated "Best of Canada" chapter that makes it easy to compare the Guide's top picks at a glance.