The Regional Geography of Canada

Figures
Tables
Boxes
Preface
Important Features of This Edition
1. Regions of Canada
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Canada's Geographic Regions
Faultlines within Canada
The Core/Periphery Theory and Beyond
Canada's Place in the World
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
2. Canada's Physical Base
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Physical Geography across Canada
The Nature of Landforms
Physiographic Regions
Geographic Location
Climate
Climate Change and Global Warming
Major Drainage Basins
Canada and Pollution
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
3. Canada's Historical Geography
Chapter Overview
Introduction
The First People
The Second People
The Third People
The Territorial Evolution of Canada
Faultlines in Canada's Early Years
The Indigenous Faultline
Quebec's Place in Confederation
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
4. Canada's Human Face
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Canada's Population
Immigration and Population Increase
Urban Population
Canada's Aging Population
Indigenous Population
Canada's Changing Culture
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
5. Canada's Economic Face
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Canada's Traditional Economies: Resources and Manufacturing
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
Canada's Economy
Trade Agreements
Manufacturing: Alive or Dead?
The Wave of the Future: The Knowledge-Based Economy
Regional Economies
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
6. Ontario
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Ontario within Canada
Ontario's Physical Geography
Environmental Challenges
Ontario's Historical Geography
Ontario Today
Technological Spearheads
Ontario's Original Economic Anchor: The Automobile Industry
Ontario's Core
Ontario's Hinterland: Northern Ontario
Indigenous Communities in Northern Ontario
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
7. Quebec
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Quebec within Canada
Quebec's Culture, Identity, and Language
Quebec's Physical Geography
Quebec's Historical Geography
The Quiet Revolution
Quebec Today
Technological Spearheads
Quebec's Economic Anchor: Hydro-Quebec
Quebec's Core
Quebec's Northern Hinterland
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
8. Western Canada
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Western Canada within Canada
Western Canada's Population
Western Canada's Physical Geography
Climate Change and the Oil Sands
Climate Change and Agriculture
Western Canada's Historical Geography
Western Canada Today
Technological Spearheads
Western Canada's Economic Anchor: Agriculture
Western Canada's Resource Base
Western Canada's Urban Core
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
9. British Columbia
Chapter Overview
Introduction
British Columbia within Canada
British Columbia's Population
British Columbia's Physical Geography
Challenges for the BC Coastal Landscape
British Columbia's Historical Geography
British Columbia Today
Technological Spearheads
British Columbia's Fading Economic Anchor: Forestry
Mining, Energy, and Fisheries
British Columbia's Urban Core
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
10. Atlantic Canada
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Atlantic Canada within Canada
An Ongoing Demographic Problem?
Atlantic Canada's Physical Geography
Environmental Challenges/Disasters
Atlantic Canada's Historical Geography
Atlantic Canada Today
Technological Spearheads
The 20-for-20 Agreement
Atlantic Canada's Traditional Economic Anchor: The Fishing Industry
Atlantic Canada's Resource Wealth
Atlantic Canada's Population
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
11. The Territorial North
Chapter Overview
Introduction
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 Development in the Territorial North
Megaprojects
Summary
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
12. Canada: A Country of Regions within a Global Economy
Introduction
Regional Character and Structure
Urban Canada and the Advanced Economy
Canada's Faultlines
The Future
Challenge Questions
Essay Questions
Glossary
Websites
Notes
Bibliography
Index

Instructor's Manual
For each chapter:
· Chapter Overview
· Learning Objectives
· Key Concepts
· Concepts for Discussion or Debate
· Teaching Aids
Test Bank
For each chapter:
· 40-45 Multiple-choice questions
· 25-30 true-or-false questions
· 10-15 short answer questions
· 5 Essay questions
· Answer key
PowerPoint Slides
For each chapter:
· 30-40 lecture slides
Self-Graded Quizzes (NEW):
For each chapter:
· 10 multiple choice questions
· Answer Key
Video Links (NEW):
For each chapter:
· 1-2 video links
· 2 critical thinking questions per video
Image Bank (NEW):
· All photos, figures, tables, maps, from the book.
Flashcards (NEW):
For each chapter:
- Key terms from the text

Robert M. Bone is a professor emeritus of geography at the University of Saskatchewan and author of The Canadian North: Issues and Challenges (seventh edition, 2018).

Special Features

• Engaging and straightforward tone helps both geography majors and non-majors alike understand key concepts.
• Refined over eight editions, this comprehensive text has successfully introduced Canadian geography to students across the country for over 20 years.
• Balanced account of physical and human geography, combined with an in-depth examination of all six regions, makes this the most thorough introduction to Canadian regional geography available.
• Focus on economic issues and industries of importance to each region offers students a greater understanding of each region's economy and its national and global impact.
• Discussions of Canada's place in the world throughout helps students locate Canada in a global context and understand globalization's impact on Canadians.
• Think About It questions prompt students to engage in critical analysis of the material and relate concepts to their own lives.
• Contested Terrain boxes highlight varying perspectives on controversial issues in the regional geography of Canada, asking students to think critically about key debates across the country.
• Cross-chapter references encourage students to make connections across the regions.

• New coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the impact on Canada's health-care system, changes in tourism, and how manufacturers mass produce medical products during times of need.
• Fully updated with inclusive terminology and an Indigenous historical perspective, replacing the colonial historical lens.
• New coverage of Indigenous issues--including the impact of colonization on Indigenous communities, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and Indigenous governance and land claim negotiations.
• Updated content on climate change explores the consequences of climate trends and greenhouse gas emissions on sea levels, agriculture, natural disasters, and land use.
• Updated chapter on the Canadian economy explores the national and global economic forces-such as NAFTA, income inequality, and the shift to clean energy-that have shaped Canada's regions.
• New and updated Contested Terrain boxes on topics such as environmental concerns with oil sands tailing ponds, pipelines in British Columbia, and the hydroelectric energy "20-for-20 Agreement" in Atlantic Canada.
• New and updated Vignette boxes throughout draw attention to key issues such as the growing number of new cannabis users, the consequences of high housing prices in Toronto (Ch. 6), and a potential energy collaboration between Quebec and Atlantic Canada.