Canadian Almanac and Directory

Thursday, July 5, 2018 11:42:28 AM
“Now in its 172nd year, this almanac and directory has more than 50,000 entries; the book contains hundreds more entries with thousands of further details. Information is conveyed in 17 sections that are arranged according to subject. Articles, color maps, photographs, charts, and tables supplement the first section, Almanac, comprised of 10 parts: History of Canada; Vital Statistics; Geography; Science; Economics & Finance; Exhibitions, Shows & Events; Awards & Honours; Government; Regulations & Abbreviations; and Weights & Measures. The other sections are: Arts & Culture; Associations; Broadcasting; Business & Finance; Education; Federal/Provisional Government; Municipal Government; Judicial Government; Hospitals & Health Care Facilities; Law Firms; Libraries; Publishing; Religion; Transportation; and Utilities. An entry name index facilitates navigation. Users will find comprehensive and accurate information. Recommended for academic and public libraries.”
-ARBA, 2019

“This Canadian Almanac & Directory offers a complete panorama of Canada as it is today…This publication will be helpful to public and academic libraries’ country studies and business collections.”
-ARBA

“…this robust volume offers copious leads for those researching Canadian businesses, organizations, and governments contacts…Nearly one-stop information shopping.”
- Library Journal

“This is highly recommended to larger public and academic libraries and is designed for those interested in obtaining information and data about Canada.”
-ARBA