Unhurried Canada

Unhurried Canada: A Guide to Roadside Attractions is a fold-out map inviting readers to rediscover the joys of slow travel. It celebrates the long-forgotten road trip, where the journey itself is an experience to be savoured, rather than just a means to reach a destination. Across Canada's vast landscapes, from the Pacific shores to the eastern seaboard, this guide highlights monumental and endearing attractions that dot the country's highways and byways.

Each stop brings a story from colossal sculptures like the World's Largest Paddle in British Columbia to the towering coffee pot in Davidson, Saskatchewan. In Alberta, the world's largest dinosaur looms over the Badlands of Drumheller, while Mac the Moose stands proud in Moose Jaw. Manitoba features the 1931 Rolls Royce replica in Steinbach, the "Automobile City," while Ontario boasts Sudbury's Big Nickel, paying homage to the city's mining history.

The maritime provinces offer their own larger-than-life attractions. In New Brunswick, the world's largest lobster towers in Shediac, celebrating the region's thriving fishing industry. Nova Scotia greets visitors with a 60-foot fiddle on Sydney's waterfront, symbolising the province's deep musical heritage. The Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island is an engineering marvel, the longest bridge spanning ice-covered waters.

In Canada's northern reaches, landmarks like Churchill's polar bear and the beluga sculptures along Quebec's Saguenay Fjord offer glimpses into more remote landscapes. An Inukshuk in Rankin Inlet is a powerful symbol of Canada's North and Indigenous cultures.

This guide captures the spirit of unhurried exploration, reflecting a country where the unexpected becomes the highlight of your journey. Whether you're seeking out the Terry Fox Monument, pausing at the Longitudinal Centre of Canada, or discovering why Newfoundland sits 30 minutes ahead of its neighbours, this map makes a case for wandering with no rush to arrive.

For anyone seeking a travel companion that speaks to the heart of Canadian adventure, this fold-out map offers a delightful trip down memory lane, blending humour, history and the sheer joy of the road less travelled.