
Written by someone who made the journey from England to Canada himself, this guide offers a firsthand look at what new arrivals can expect. Drawing on years of farming in Ontario and later life in Toronto and Halifax, the author blends personal anecdotes with a broader picture of the country. He presents Canada as a vast land of possibility, while also acknowledging the hurdles that newcomers often face.
The book walks listeners through each province, highlighting the historical forces that shaped them and the resources that define daily life today. It balances optimism about fertile farms and growing towns with practical warnings about seasonal labor markets, cost of living, and the importance of timing one’s move. Helpful appendices list contacts, land regulations, and other details that can make the transition smoother for a British immigrant.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (412K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives
Release date
2015-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1865–1943
A prolific Canadian writer and historian, she turned a life between England and Ontario into novels, schoolbooks, and lively historical works. Her career stretched from magazine fiction to textbooks used in Canadian classrooms.
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