Synopses & Reviews
Frommer's Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands & the San Juan Islands has all the information you need to plan a great trip to this four-season destination on Canada's idyllic west coast. It's all here: the real scoop on the best B&Bs on Vancouver Island, inspired shopping in Victoria, plus numerous other ideas for exploring the cuisine, adventure and natural beauty of some of the world's most popular islands. Throughout the guide will be Frommer's trusted insider perspective, complete with detailed reviews, suggested itineraries, and extensive advice on how best to create your perfect holiday.
Synopsis
Hiking trails in Pacific Rim National Park near Tofino take you past huge cedar trees that are hundreds of years old. See chapter 7.
Detailed maps throughout
Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information
Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife
Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
Insider tips from local expert authors
About the Author
A full-time writer who globe-trots and scribes for a living, Chris McBeath makes her home in these islands of the Pacific Northwest. Because she has worked in so many facets of the tourism industry, from chambermaid to management, aboard cruise ships and in topranked hotels, she has an insider’s eye for what makes a great travel experience. Chris tweets, blogs, and maintains a travel website (www.greatestgetaways.com) on her various travels. Although she contributes to publications worldwide, this book represents a part of the world that is closest to her heart.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
1 THE BEST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND, THE GULF ISLANDS & THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS.
2 VANCOUVER ISLAND, THE GULF ISLANDS & THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS IN DEPTH.
3 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO VANCOUVER ISLAND, THE GULF ISLANDS & THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS.
4 SUGGESTED ITINERARIES.
5 VICTORIA.
6 SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND.
7 CENTRAL VANCOUVER ISLAND.
8 NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND.
9 THE GULF ISLANDS.
10 THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS.
11 FAST FACTS: VANCOUVER ISLAND, THE GULF ISLANDS & THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS.
Airline Websites.
Index.