The Treasury of Canadian Bed and Breakfast

Sidney Allinson is the editor at the Royal Canadian Military Institute
and author of The Bantams: The Untold Story of World War I.

Not so long ago, staying at a bed-and-breakfast had little more to
commend it than cheap lodging. Nowadays, many B&Bs have accommodations
superior to those offered by the best hotels. But, the main question
remains, which are the best ones to stay at? It has been greatly
answered with publication of this book.

The author traveled across the country visiting scores of B&Bs to
identify where you can enjoy a nice stay in friendly surroundings, with
pleasant hosts and good home-cooked meals. She assembled the best of her
findings into a unique vacation guide, arranged by province from east to
west and complete with maps.

As this book shows, there are inexpensive stopovers to suit every taste
all across this great land—Victorian brownstones, modest downtown
houses, mountain cabins, elegant mansions, ranch homes, seaside
cottages, lakeside chalets, cosy city homes, and luxury hideaways. Every
one of the establishments has been chosen for its merits as observed by
the authors. They not only identify by name some of the gracious hosts
and facilities provided, but also offer brief commentaries about local
points of interest nearby. Many B&Bs identified in this book have the
added charm of being allied with particular hobbies or
interests—everything from bird-watching and fiction writing to skiing,
language study, and art colonies. Wilson’s pencil sketches of each
guest home add a nice mood in keeping with the topic. The Canada-wide
scope of this collection makes it a veritable Baedeker of B&Bs.