This extensively revised and updated edition is the most thorough and relevant introduction to Canadian regional geography available. Identifying and exploring Canada's six regions - Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, Western Canada, British Columbia, and the Territorial North - author Robert Bone guides students through the basic physical, historical, cultural, social, and economic features of each region, nurturing an appreciation of this country's amazing diversity.

Note: Each chapter includes: - Introduction - Chapter overview - Summary - Challenge questions - Essay questions NEW - Further reading 1. Regions of Canada Geography as a Discipline Regional Geography Canada's Geographic Regions Geography of Political Power Sense of Place Faultlines within Canada The Core/Periphery Theory 2. Canada's Physical Base Physical Variations within Canada The Nature of Landforms Physiographic Regions Geographic Location Climate Climate Change and Global Warming Major Drainage Basins Canada and Pollution 3. Canada's Historical Geography The First People The Second People The Third People The Territorial Evolution of Canada Faultlines in Canada's Early Years The Centralist/Decentralist Faultline The Indigenous/Non-Indigenous Faultline The Immigration Faultline The French/English Faultline 4. Canada's Human Face NEW Canada's Population Urban Population Canada's Aging Population The Ups and Downs of Indigenous Population Canada's Changing Culture 5. Canada's Economic Face NEW Canada's Economies Canada's Future Economic Face The National Policy and the Birth of an Industrial Core Globalization and the Stages of Economic Growth Model The Super Cycle Theory Trade Agreements Manufacturing: Alive or Dead? The Wave of the Future: The Knowledge-Based Economy Regional Economies 6. Ontario Ontario within Canada Ontario's Physical Geography Environmental Challenges Ontario's Historical Geography Ontario Today Technical Spearheads Ontario's Economic Anchor: The Automobile Industry Ontario's Core Ontario's Hinterland: Northern Ontario Indigenous Communities in Northern Ontario 7. Quebec Quebec's Place within Canada Quebec's Culture, Identity, and Language Quebec's Physical Geography Environmental Challenges Quebec's Historical Geography Quebec Today Technical Spearheads Quebec's Economic Anchor: Hydro-Quebec Quebec's Core Quebec's Northern Hinterland 8. Western Canada Western Canada within Canada Western Canada's Population Western Canada's Physical Geography Environmental Challenges Western Canada's Historical Geography Western Canada Today Technical Spearheads Western Canada's Economic Anchor: Agriculture Western Canada's Resource Base Western Canada's Urban Core 9. British Columbia British Columbia within Canada Population British Columbia's Physical Geography Environmental Challenges British Columbia's Historical Geography British Columbia Today Technical Spearheads British Columbia's Economic Anchor: Forestry Mining, Energy, and Fisheries British Columbia's Urban Core 10. Atlantic Canada Atlantic Canada within Canada Atlantic Canada's Population Atlantic Canada's Physical Geography Environmental Challenges/Disasters Atlantic Canada's Historical Geography Atlantic Canada Today Technical Spearheads Atlantic Canada's Economic Anchor: The Fishing Industry Atlantic Canada's Resource Wealth Atlantic Canada's Core 11. The Territorial North The Territorial North within Canada and the World Physical Geography of the Territorial North Environmental Challenge: Climate Change Historical Geography of the Territorial North The Territorial North Today Economic Spearheads Frontier Vision of Development in the Territorial North The Territorial North's Economic Anchor: Megaprojects 12. Canada: A Country of Regions within a Global Economy Regional Character and Structure Urban Canada and the Advanced Economy Canada's Faultlines Canada and the Global Economy The Future Glossary Websites Notes Bibliography Index

\"It is a clear and well-structured text. . . . It is well ordered and follows a logical format whereby students can apply the theory learned to specific regions.\" --Andrew Egan, Langara College

\"This text is well-organized and highly readable for students. Theories are explained and contextualized with their relevance to Canadian regions made clear.\" --Michelle Stairs, Brock University