Synopses & Reviews
Thoroughly updated every year (unlike most of the competition),
Frommer’s Vancouver & Victoria features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you. The guide is meticulously researched by local residents, who share their favorite finds in these two crown jewels of British Columbia.
You’ll find great places to stay for every taste and budget, from elegant harborside hotels to family-friendly inns, and the latest on dining, from innovative Pacific Rim cuisine to traditional fish 'n' chips. You’ll discover spectacular gardens, colorful neighborhoods, art galleries, beaches, and more—with detailed maps, city strolls, sizzling nightlife, and ferry trips to nearby islands. Also featured are fabulous side trips, including skiing at Whistler, and great places for whale watching, hiking, sea kayaking, and more. You'll also get a handy color map of Vancouver and Victoria.
Synopsis
Frommer's. The best trips start here.Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
- Insider tips on living Vancouver's cosmopolitan glitter, soaking up Victoria's old-world charms, and jumping into the region's best outdoor adventures.
Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
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Synopsis
America’s #1 bestselling travel seriesWritten by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.
• More annually updated guides than any other series
• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design
Synopsis
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
Insider tips on living Vancouver's cosmopolitan glitter, soaking up Victoria's old-world charms, and jumping into the region's best outdoor adventures.
Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions
About the Author
Donald Olson is a novelist, playwright, and travel writer. His newest novel, Memoirs Are Made of This, was published in the U.K. by Hodder-Headline in 2007 under the pen name Swan Adamson. Two earlier Swan Adamson novels, My Three Husbands and Confessions of a Pregnant Princess, were published in the U.S. and translated into French. Donald Olson’s novel The Confessions of Aubrey Beardsley, was published in the United Kingdom by Bantam Press, and his play, Beardsley, was produced in London. His travel stories have appeared in The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Sunset, National Geographic, and many other publications. His additional guidebooks Best Day Trips from London, England For Dummies, Germany For Dummies, and London For Dummies are all published by Wiley. England For Dummies won a 2002 Lowell Thomas Travel Writing Award for best guidebook.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
What’s New in Vancouver & Victoria.
1 The Best of Vancouver & Victoria.
2 Planning Your Trip to Vancouver & Victoria.
3 Suggested Vancouver & Victoria Itineraries.
4 Getting to Know Vancouver.
5 Where to Stay in Vancouver.
6 Where to Dine in Vancouver.
7 Exploring Vancouver.
8 Vancouver Strolls.
9 Vancouver Shopping.
10 Vancouver After Dark.
11 Getting to Know Victoria.
12 Where to Stay in Victoria.
13 Where to Dine in Victoria.
14 Exploring Victoria.
15 Victoria Strolls & Biking Tour.
16 Victoria Shopping.
17 Victoria After Dark.
18 Side Trips: The Best of British Columbia.
Index.