Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island

Stark mountains, lush rainforest, and a glittering city surrounded by the Pacific: discover the rugged and the cosmopolitan with Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island.

• Strategic itineraries in an easy-to-navigate format, such as "The Best of Vancouver Island," "Family Camping Trip," and "First Nations Highlights"
• Curated advice from Canadian writer Andrew Hempstead, who shares the secrets of this beautiful island with you
• Full-color with vibrant, helpful photos
• Detailed maps and directions for exploring on your own
• Activities and ideas for every traveler: Complete one of the world's great coastal hikes, or try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding through protected fjords. Surf the rugged coast, or experience the thrill of hooking a giant salmon. Taste fresh seafood in downtown Victoria and admire the city's timeless architecture. Spend the day in the colorful Butchart Gardens, or learn about the region's natural history at the Royal BC Museum
• Background information on the landscape, culture, and history
• Essential insight on recreation, transportation, and accommodations, packaged in a book slim enough to fit in your daypack
• In-depth coverage of Victoria, Sidney, Southern Gulf Islands, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Ucluelet, Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino, Oceanside, the Comox Valley, the Campbell River, Port McNeill, Port Hardy and the Far North, and more

Expanding your trip? Try Moon British Columbia. Craving more of Canada's incredible wilderness? Check out Moon Banff National Park.

Steep mountains divide dense rainforests and rocky shores from thriving modern cities. Discover the rugged and the cosmopolitan with Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island.

Inside you'll find:

• Strategic Itineraries in an easy-to-navigate format, such as "The Best of Vancouver Island," "Family Camping Trip," and "First Nations Highlights"
• Curated advice from local writer Andrew Hempstead
• Full-color with vibrant, helpful photos
• Detailed maps and directions for exploring on your own
• Activities and ideas for every traveler: Complete one of the world's great coastal hikes, or try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding through protected fjords. Surf the wild coast, or experience the thrill of hooking a giant salmon. Taste seafood fresh from the ocean in downtown Victoria and admire the city's timeless architecture. Spend the day in the colorful Butchart Gardens, or learn about the region's natural history at the Royal BC Museum
• In-depth coverage of Victoria, Sidney, Souther Gulf Islands, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Ucluelet, Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino, Oceanside, the Comox Valley, the Campbell River, Port McNeill, Port Hardy and the Far North, and more
• Background information on the landscape, culture, and neighborhood history
• Essential insight for travelers on recreation, transportation, and accommodations, packaged in a book slim enough to fit in your daypack

Expanding your trip? Try Moon British Columbia. Craving more of Canada's incredible wilderness? Check out Moon Banff National Park.