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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a Canadian now living in London, I love reading about my homeland and picked up this book in my local book store. After a recent trip home, I have no qualms about recommending it as the premier source of information to Banff and surrounding parks. Everything you need is included and all listings I used were accurate. Hotel prices have risen a bit since it was published and summer rates in Banff are outrageous, but websites are listed so I was able to get current pricings using the book anyway. I was pleased to find lots of unbiased information which is impossible from the internet or tourism offices. With an itinerary in place before my wife and I left home, I pre-booked accommodations in this book, then highlighted nice sounding restaurants and the hikes we felt best suited to us. We were never disappointed in the author's recommendations, and undoubtedly saved as much as the book cost in our very first night by following his insightful tips on saving money when booking local motels. In Jasper, we noticed a tour guide refering to this book while his party was dining at a nearby table. Need I say more!
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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I used this book for a recent trip to Canada and found it extremely helpful and up to date in all regards. I booked accommodation's using this book before leaving and without exception found each to be accurately described. It's obvious the author has visited each place and is able to make unbiased comments. He also makes suggestions for dining, hiking and other activities in the same detailed and accurate format.
In my experience, most travel books contain just basic information that anyone could find in a phonebook or at a local visitor centre. This book is most definitely superior to others I've used and worth its weight in gold.
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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
The Best Book on the Rockies
25 Nov 2000
Format:Paperback
This is, without doubt, the best 'travel' book written for those travelling through the Canadian Rockies.
I lived in the Canadian Rockies for 2 ½ years and now when friends and fellow travellers ask me for advice about the Canadian Rockies (i.e. What to see...what to miss, Where to stay...and what roads to take for better wildlife viewing, etc) I always tell them about this book (and one other - The Canadian Rockies SuperGuide by Graeme Pole).
The main reason this book leaves others like it (lonely planet, Frommer's, The Rough Guide, etc) way behind is because 'Even locals will learn something'. (Get yourself to the top of the Jakeroy Glacier trail and you'll get an understanding of how well this author knows the Rockies).
While most travel guides tell you about the mainstream tourists destinations, this book continues past those to inform the reader about the lesser-known (and in many cases...Better) areas of the Rockies. The benefit of this extra information is the reader will be able to explore the Rockies...and find their very own, special part of the Rockies...away from the 4 million per year tourist herds.
This is a 'travel guide' full of information on what to see, places to stay, places to eat, and much more - if that's what your after - you wont find better. ('ALBERTA and the NORTHWEST TERRITORIES handbook' and 'BRITISH COLUMBIA Handbook', by the same author, are also the best choices for your money).
(The Canadian Rockies SuperGuide - by Graeme Pole, is a great book for in-depth information about tourist sites, and certainly gets my recommendation, but covers nothing close to the range of information you will find here).
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
An excellent source of information
8 May 2001
Format:Paperback
This book was invaluable for our Spring 2001 trip through the Canadian Rockies. The book is obviously written with the aim of appealing to a wide range of travelers, and does so well. My wife and I have very different interests, but found that each evening we would sit down and study the next day's itinerary almost solely using this book--her searching out museums and a picking a spot to eat dinner and me looking for outdoor activities. As a retired historian, I was also pleased to see comprehensive coverage of the history of the region, along with dozens of interesting tidbits that helped make the trip more enjoyable. It was too early in the season for us to do much hiking, but the trails we did follow all came from this book and another, Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. I highly recommend this book to anyone traveling north through the Rockies region of our Canadian neighbors.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Practical Planner for a Canadian Rockies Vacation
28 Sep 2005
Format:Paperback
Moon Travel's "Canadian Rockies Handbook" is packed with the practical information needed to plan a great vacation in the Canadian Rockies. In a well-organized format, the handbook covers how to get there, what to see and do, where to stay, and a nice slice of commentary on the various towns and other sites of interest. The discussion about accomodations includes a decent range of prices and facilities. The focus is on the area in and around Banff and Jasper National Parks, a stunningly beautiful area with endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, sight-seeing, and relaxation. The handbook includes maps and diagram that are sufficiently detailed to enable to visitors to get to the main points of interest. The handbook also provides information on popular hikes, golfing, and white water rafting, among other activities.
This handbook is highly recommended to anyone planning a vacation in the Canadian Rockies, even if they have visited the Rockies before. This handbook provides enough detail in a compact format that it may inform regular visitors on wonders they may have missed on prior trips.
This handbook is highly recommended to anyone planning a vacation in the Canadian Rockies, even if they have visited the Rockies before. This handbook provides enough detail in a compact format that it may inform regular visitors on wonders they may have missed on prior trips.
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