Pub Lover's Guide to Ontario

During and after the American Revolution, Americans of British descent who chose to remain faithful to the crown moved North to Canada -- and Ontario in particular. These 'United Empire Loyalists' laid the foundations of English Canadian culture. First and foremost, they dotted the landscape with pubs -- not sports bars or neighborhood eateries, but true British, Irish and Scottish style pubs. To this day Ontario has more pubs per capita than any other jurisdiction in North or South America. Some, like 'The Angel' in Niagara-on-the-Lake, are approaching their third century of continuous operation. Others, such as the Dora Kia on Toronto's stylish Danforth Avenue, offer devotedly authentic traditional Irish fare, in a setting that perfectly captures the environment of a rural Irish pub, right down to the hand pump beer taps. C'est What (also in Toronto) offers a selection of over 100 different beers from around the world, including more than 30 different varieties on tap.Compiled with loving detail, Bill Perrie's Pub Lover's Guide to Ontario not only gives a brief vivid description of each pub listed, but also clearly indicates location, lists the beers poured and menu specialties.American tourism in Canada -- and Ontario in particular -- is dramatically on the increase for many reasons: the Canadian dollar trades at $.63 USD, meaning that American money goes a long way in Canada; Ontario's reputation as clean and safe -- and also interesting -- is a strong draw; and finally, the urge to travel but still maintain security makes Ontario an ideal destination. Add to this the fact that our pubs are among the finest in the world and you have a valuable guide book indeed.Bill Perrie is the author of 'Pub Lover's Guide to Ontario' with ISBN 9781894622233 and ISBN 1894622235.