"The Canadian Settler's Guide" is a guide book on the life of settlers in the 19th century by Catherine Parr Traill. It paints an intimate portrait of life for the settlers as they sought to eke out a life in the then virgin territories of the Canada. From how to harvest wild rice, to hunting venison, fishing, rearing poultry, making garments and even how to make beer, the book gives an insight on how the settlers lived their lives. In particular, Traill looks at the role of women in society and offers a guide to the would be women settlers to Canada, showing them what kind of life to expect there.