The Regional Geography of Canada divides Canada into six geographic regions: Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Western Canada, Atlantic Canada, and the Territorial North. Each region has a particular regional geography, history, population, and a unique location. These factors have determined each region's character, set the direction for its development, and created a sense of place. In examining these themes, this text underscores the dynamic nature of Canada's regional geography.

* each chapter ends with a Summary; Notes; Key Terms; Bibliography; and Further Reading List of Figures List of Tables Preface Chapter 1: Regions of Canada Overview and Objectives Introduction Geography as a Discipline The Nature of Regions The Nature of Regional Geography Canada's Geographic Regions The Dynamic Nature of Regions Economic Integration A Spatial Framework: The Core/Periphery Model Regional Profiles Understanding Canada's Regions Chapter 2: Canada's Physical Base Overview and Objectives Introduction Physical Variations within Canada The Nature of Landforms Physiographic Regions The Impact of Physiography on Human Activity Geographic Location Climate Climatic Zones Permafrost Major Drainage Basins Environmental Challenges Chapter 3: Canada's Historical Geography Overview and Objectives Introduction The First People The Second People The Third People The Territorial Evolution of Canada Faultlines The Centralist/Decentralist Faultline The Aboriginal/Non-Aboriginal Faultline The Immigration Faultline The French/English Faultline Chapter 4: Canada's Human Face Overview and Ojectives Introduction Canada's Population Population by Geographic Region Urban Population Population Change Age and Sex Structure Population Trends and Canadian Society The Economy Canada's Economy and Labour Force Population Trends and Demographic Faultlines Chapter 5: Ontario Overview and Objectives Introduction Ontario within Canada Ontario's Physical Geography Environmental Challenges Ontario's Historical Geography Ontario Today Southern Ontario Key Topic: The Automobile Industry Northern Ontario Ontario's Urban Geography Ontario's Future Chapter 6: Quebec Overview and Objectives Introduction Quebec within Canada Quebec's Physical Geography Environmental Challenges Quebec's Historical Geography Quebec Today Quebec's Economy Southern Quebec Key Topic: Hydro-Quebec Northern Quebec Quebec's Urban Geography Quebec's Future Chapter 7: British Columbia. Overview and Objectives Introduction British Columbia within Canada Environmental Challenges Land Claims and the Aboriginal/Non-Aboriginal Faultline British Columbia's Physical Geography British Columbia's Historical Geography British Columbia Today British Columbia's Wealth Key Topic: Forestry British Columbia's Urban Geography British Columbia's Future Chapter 8: Western Canada Overview and Objectives Introduction Western Canada within Canada Western Canada's Physical Geography Environmental Challenges Western Canada's Historical Geography Western Canada Today Key Topic: Transition Western Canada's Resource Base Western Canada's Urban Geography Western Canada's Future Chapter 9: Atlantic Canada Overview and Objectives Introduction Atlantic Canada within Canada Atlantic Canada's Physical Geography Environmental Challenges Atlantic Canada's Historical Geography Atlantic Canada Today Key Topic: The Fishing Industry Atlantic Canada's Land Wealth Atlantic Canada's Urban Geography Atlantic Canada's Future Chapter 10: The Territorial North Overview and Objectives Introduction The Territorial North within Canada The Territorial North's Physical Geography Environmental Challenges The Territorial North's Historical Geography The Territorial North Today Resource Development in the Territorial North Key Topics: Megaprojects The Territorial North's Future Chapter 11: Canada: A Country of Regions Overview and Ojectives Introduction Regional Character The Core/Periphery Model Canada's Faultlines The Last Century: An Overview The Twenty-First Century Notes Bibliography Further Reading Appendix: Additional Data on Exports, Income, Employment, Immigrants, Aboriginal Population, and Official Languages Index

Robert Martin BoneProfessor Emeritus, University of Saskatchewan