Montreal-born journalist and author Marie-Joëlle Parent stopped by Global News Morning to discuss her popular travel guides.

Sault Ste. Marie is “dreary,” and “not the prettiest town,” according to Lonely Planet, the famous guide book which writes reviews for tourists looking to explore the world.

The 2015 tourism guide is getting some unwanted attention after locals and social media users realized the man photographed on the cover, relaxing in the sun, appears to have a visible erection.