A journey through the USA and Canada

North America, home of both ancient civilizations and the New World, is a study in contrasts. The world's third largest continent boasts some of the planet's largest urban areas, such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago—but beyond these metropolises lie the continent's most beautiful cities, charming and picturesque, typically a world away from congestion and smog. Canada boasts some of these enchanting cities where the quality of life is rich and varied and where cultural and natural beauty abound; Vancouver and Victoria, in particular, in British Columbia, offer breathtaking scenery and plenty of cultural amenities.
With this book, visit the best of city life that Canada and the United States have to offer. From Ottawa to Juneau, and from Honolulu to Key West, discover the characteristic charms of each region's best places to live. From the Francophone delights of Montreal's old cobbled streets to the Acadian/Cajun rhythms of New Orleans's French Quarter, you are sure to uncover the blend of traditions that ultimately makes each city particularly Canadian or American. Beyond this, the book categorizes the U.S. cities by region, illustrating the distinct regional characters of the American East, Midwest, West, Southwest, and South, influenced in significant ways first by a diversity of Native-American cultures and later by the mix of immigrant cultures from the world over. The book's exquisite photography and captivating text guarantee a unique journey through North America's most beautiful cities.