Victoria and Vancouver Island, 3rd; A Personal Tour of an Almost Perfect Eden

by Kathleen Thompson Hill and Gerald Hill

• ISBN13: 9780762708222
• ISBN10: 0762708220
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2000-11-01
• Publisher: Globe Pequot

Summary

Explore the West Coast as only a native can with these witty and fact-filled Hill Guides "TM". You'll get an intimate view of the joys and pleasures offered in each region as Kathleen and Gerald Hill take you through the scenic countryside, in and out of town centers, and to little-known destinations. Through detailed walking and driving tours, they tell you all the insider secrets: local hangouts, great diners and exquisite restaurants, festivals, unusual boutiques and shops, and delightful accommodations, with special emphasis on wineries small and large. Also features new recipes from the area's top chefs.

Author Biography

Kathleen and Gerald Hill are native Californians who divide their time between the northern California wine country and Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Kathleen has written widely on the culinary arts. Gerald is a historian and an attorney who writes about travel and history

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
How to Use Your Hill Guide	1	(8)
Basic Facts	3	(3)
How to Be a Visitor and Not a Tourist in Victoria	6	(1)
Terms of Endearment---A Glossary	7	(2)
Getting Here and Getting Around	9	(14)
Getting Around Once You're Here	15	(8)
Neighborhoods of Greater Victoria	23	(138)
Downtown Victoria	26	(104)
Residential Neighborhoods	130	(8)
Significant Others	138	(13)
Things You Really Should See	151	(10)
Exploring Outside Victoria	161	(20)
Victoria to Sidney	161	(6)
Victoria to Port Renfrew	167	(11)
Port Renfrew	178	(3)
Up Island	181	(48)
Victoria to Nanaimo	181	(24)
Nanaimo to Port Hardy	205	(9)
Nanaimo to Tofino	214	(15)
The Other Islands	229	(12)
Gulf Islands	229	(8)
Discovery Islands	237	(4)
Outdoor Things to Do	241	(14)
Biking	241	(1)
Diving	242	(2)
Fishing	244	(2)
Golf	246	(2)
Hiking	248	(1)
Kayaking and Canoeing	249	(1)
Kid Stuff	250	(1)
Skiing	251	(1)
Swimming	251	(1)
Walking (and Other) Tours	252	(1)
Whale Watching	253	(2)
History of Victoria and Vancouver Island	255	(48)
List of Lists	303	(12)
Antiques Shops	303	(1)
Bookstores	304	(2)
Galleries	306	(1)
Laundromats	306
Nightlife/Music	207	(102)
Pharmacies	309	(1)
Popular Bus Destinations	310	(2)
Rest Rooms	312	(1)
Theaters	312	(3)
Annual Events and Festivals	315	(8)
Index	323	(16)
About the Authors	339