Frommer's^® Vancouver & Victoria 2008: with coverage of Whistler

by Donald Olson

• ISBN13: 9780470165638
• ISBN10: 0470165634
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-12-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Thoroughly updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you. The guide is meticulously researched by local residents, who share their favorite finds in these two crown jewels of British Columbia.You'll find great places to stay for every taste and budget, from elegant harborside hotels to family-friendly inns, and the latest on dining, from innovative Pacific Rim cuisine to traditional fish 'n' chips. You'll discover spectacular gardens, colorful neighborhoods, art galleries, beaches, and morewith detailed maps, city strolls, sizzling nightlife, and ferry trips to nearby islands. Also featured are fabulous side trips, including skiing at Whistler, and great places for whale watching, hiking, sea kayaking, and more. You'll also get a handy color map of Vancouver and Victoria.

Author Biography

Donald Olson is a novelist, playwright, and travel writer. 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. Two earlier Swan Adamson novels, My Three Husbands and Confessions of a Pregnant Princess, were published in the U.S. and translated into French. 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, and many other publications. His additional guidebooks Best Day Trips from London, England For Dummies, Germany For Dummies, and London For Dummies are all published by Wiley. England For Dummies won a 2002 Lowell Thomas Travel Writing Award for best guidebook.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	p. vii
What's New in Vancouver & Victoria	p. 1
The Best of Vancouver & Victoria	p. 4
The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences: Vancouver	p. 6
The Best Websites for Vancouver & Victoria	p. 6
A Short History of First Nations	p. 8
The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences: Victoria	p. 10
The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences beyond Vancouver & Victoria	p. 11
The Best Splurge Hotels: Vancouver	p. 11
The Best Moderately Priced Hotels: Vancouver	p. 12
The Best Splurge Hotels: Victoria	p. 12
The Best Moderately Priced Hotels: Victoria	p. 13
The Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences: Vancouver	p. 13
The Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences: Victoria	p. 14
The Best Things to Do for Free (or Almost): Vancouver	p. 14
The Best Things to Do for Free (or Almost): Victoria	p. 15
Planning Your Trip to Vancouver & Victoria	p. 16
Visitor Information & Maps	p. 16
Entry Requirements	p. 15
When to Go	p. 19
Vancouver & Victoria Calendar of Events	p. 20
Getting to Vancouver	p. 27
Getting to Victoria	p. 29
Money & Costs	p. 31
Travel Insurance	p. 32
The Canadian Dollar & U.S. Dollar/U.K. Pound	p. 32
Health	p. 34
Safety	p. 35
Specialized Travel Resources	p. 35
Sustainable Tourism/Ecotourism	p. 38
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource	p. 39
Staying Connected	p. 39
Packages for the Independent Traveler	p. 41
Escorted General-Interest Tours	p. 42
Suggested Vancouver & Victoria Itineraries	p. 43
The Best of Vancouver in 1 Day	p. 43
The Best of Vancouver in 2 Days	p. 46
The Best of Victoria in 1 Day	p. 47
The Best of Vancouver, Victoria & Whistler in 1 Week	p. 49
Getting to Know Vancouver	p. 51
Orientation	p. 51
Getting Around	p. 57
Fast Facts: Vancouver	p. 60
Where to Stay in Vancouver	p. 63
Bed & Breakfast Registries	p. 64
Best Vancouver Hotel Bets	p. 64
Downtown & Yaletown	p. 65
The West End	p. 75
The West Side	p. 80
The North Shore (North Vancouver & West Vancouver)	p. 82
Where to Dine in Vancouver	p. 83
Best Vancouver Dining Bets	p. 83
Restaurants by Cuisine	p. 85
Downtown & Yaletown	p. 86
Gastown & Chinatown	p. 93
The West End	p. 95
The West Side	p. 100
The East Side	p. 105
The North Shore	p. 106
Coffee, Tea, Sweets & Ice Cream	p. 107
Caffeine Nation	p. 107
Exploring Vancouver	p. 109
Neighborhoods to Explore	p. 109
The Top Attractions	p. 114
Stanley (Fun) Park	p. 116
Granville's Greatest Hits	p. 122
Vancouver's Plazas & Parks	p. 126
The Other Suspension Bridge	p. 128
Especially for Kids	p. 130
Organized Tours	p. 131
Outdoor Activities	p. 134
Spectator Sports	p. 143
Vancouver Strolls	p. 145
Downtown & the West End	p. 145
Gastown & Chinatown	p. 150
Yaletown, Granville Island & Kitsilano	p. 154
Vancouver Shopping	p. 159
The Shopping Scene	p. 159
Shopping A to Z	p. 160
Vancouver After Dark	p. 171
The Performing Arts	p. 171
Laughter & Music	p. 174
Bars, Pubs & Other Watering Holes	p. 175
Dance Clubs	p. 178
Gay & Lesbian Bars	p. 180
Cinema	p. 181
Getting to Know Victoria	p. 182
Orientation	p. 183
Getting Around	p. 185
Fast Facts: Victoria	p. 188
Where to Stay in Victoria	p. 190
Best Victoria Hotel Bets	p. 190
The Inner Harbour & Nearby	p. 192
The Best Bed & Breakfast Registry	p. 195
Downtown, Old Town & Nearby	p. 199
Outside the Central Area	p. 204
Where to Dine in Victoria	p. 209
Best Victoria Dining Bets	p. 209
Restaurants by Cuisine	p. 210
The Inner Harbour	p. 211
Downtown & Old Town	p. 213
Taking Afternoon Tea	p. 214
Finding High-Octane Coffee	p. 217
Outside the Central Area	p. 219
Exploring Victoria	p. 221
Seeing the Sights	p. 221
On the lookout: Victoria's Best Views	p. 226
A Provincial Park, a Native Village & a Few Wineries	p. 230
Especially for Kids	p. 232
Organized Tours	p. 233
Outdoor Activities	p. 235
Victoria Strolls & Biking Tour	p. 240
The Inner Harbour	p. 240
The Old Town & Chinatown	p. 244
Biking Tour: Dallas Road	p. 249
Victoria Shopping	p. 251
The Shopping Scene	p. 251
Shopping A to Z	p. 251
Victoria After Dark	p. 256
The Performing Arts	p. 256
Music & Dance Clubs	p. 258
Lounges, Bars & Pubs	p. 259
Gay & Lesbian Bars	p. 260
Side Trips: The Best of British Columbia	p. 261
Whistler Blackcomb: One of North America's Premier Ski Resorts	p. 261
Zipping with Ziptrek	p. 279
Ucluelet, Tofino & Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada (Long Beach Section)	p. 281
Two Trips of a Lifetime	p. 293
Index	p. 295
General Index	p. 295
Accommodations: Vancouver	p. 306
Accommodations: Victoria	p. 307
Accommodations: Other Areas	p. 307
Restaurants: Vancouver	p. 307
Restaurants: Victoria	p. 308
Restaurants: Other Areas	p. 308
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