Cobra Electronics LI6500-2WXVP (7 Channels) Two Way Radio

Like all FRS-GMRS radios you will never get the range that is written on the box, unless you are on a huge lake or at sea. Still this is a very good product with all the features you need. The lithium-ion batteries are a plus. I had NiCad in my Motorola and they sucked, they didn't last long and they got the memory effect after a few use.
The NOAA feature is great, wherever you go in Canada or the States, you'll find a frequency that will give you the weather forecast you need for your area.