Completely updated, this new edition of Frommer′s British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies will show you the best of Vancouver, the hottest destination in North America, where you can enjoy cutting–edge Asian–fusion cuisine and experience firsthand its vibrant arts and nightlife scene. Then we′ll take you into some of the most spectacular, unspoiled countryside on the continent, where you can enjoy whale watching, sea kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, downhill skiing, wine tasting, hiking, biking, and more. In the Rockies, you′ll get full coverage of gorgeous Banff and Jasper National Parks, and we′ll also take you to the glowing glacial waters of Lake Louise. Our authors have traveled every inch of this vast region, and they′ve chosen the best places to stay: wilderness lodges, guest ranches, elegant B&Bs, mom–and–pop motels, secluded campgrounds, and luxury resorts. With Frommer′s in hand, it′s a snap to design the Canadian adventure that′s right for you.
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Stroll through misty old–growth forests in Carmanah/Walbran Provincial Park. 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
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Bill McRae was born and raised in rural eastern Montana, though he spent the better years of his youth attending university in Great Britain, France, and Canada. He has previously written about Montana, Utah, and Oregon for Moon Publications and about the Pacific Northwest and Seattle for Lonely Planet. Other publications he has written for include National Geographic, Microsoft Expedia, and 1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. and Canada Before You Die for Workman Press. Bill makes his home in Portland, Oregon. Donald Olson is a novelist, playwright, and travel writer who has lived and worked in London. 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 and translated into Russian in 2008. Two earlier Swan Adamson novels, My Three Husbands and Confessions of a Pregnant Princess, were published in the U.S. and translated into French, and his essay, “Confessions of a Faux Pa,” is featured in the new anthology What I Would Tell Her: 28 Fathers on the Joys and Challenges of Raising their Daughters . 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 books, Town & Country , and many other publications. His additional guidebooks England For Dummies , Best Day Trips from London, Irreverent London, Germany For Dummies, Germany Day by Day, and Frommer’s Vancouver & Victoria are all published by Wiley. England For Dummies won a 2002 Lowell Thomas Travel Writing Award for best guidebook.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. W. Pyke
Format:Paperback
I bought this book knowing that it would not have pictures but would have lots of useful information and clear maps because I have been impressed with others in the series. I am not disappointed. The book is clearly laid out and contains lots of helpful information about the area covered, including recommendations on hotels and places to eat.
I would recommend it to anyone wanting a detailed coverage of the area, but you do have to look elsewhere to see photos of the places described.
I would recommend it to anyone wanting a detailed coverage of the area, but you do have to look elsewhere to see photos of the places described.
By Tilks
Format:Paperback
This is the best guide book we have ever ploughed through.
Clear and concise descriptions which are honest, informative and to the point.
Fantastic clear layout.
We cannot wait to actually visit BC having read this and used it to plan our trip for next month.
WIsh all guide books were so easy to read and plan from.
Clear and concise descriptions which are honest, informative and to the point.
Fantastic clear layout.
We cannot wait to actually visit BC having read this and used it to plan our trip for next month.
WIsh all guide books were so easy to read and plan from.
24 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I bought this book to assist me with my trip to British Columbia - I wanted to plan my drive from Vancouver to Jasper, Banff and the Glacier parks - whilst viewing all of the spectacular scenery along the way and finding places to stay in these areas.
This guide is probably factually accurate, but there is not a single photo, illustration or diagram relating to any of the hotels or attractions (ie, Lake Louise, Lake Moraine, Rocky Mountains, Glaciers, Wildlife etc) Personally, if I am going to travel for hours and drive for miles to see a particular lake, I want some assurance that it is as beautiful as it has been described - and this is where pictures are useful.
I believe that most people who purchase a travel guide will want to flick through it for ideas of places to go and places to stay. If they see an interesting picture - they will pause to read the information relating to that picture and decide whether they want to vist that attraction or not. This guide is pure text from front to back - I think I've read about 3 pages and now I'm bored with it.
The information contained within the book IS very useful - there is lots of information about places to stay, prices, things to do and see etc, but where is the visual stimulation to make you want to bother reading all that text? This book is supposed to be a "guide", but it's more like a novel!
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