Moon Western Canada

by Hempstead, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9781566918398
• ISBN10: 1566918391
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-30
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing

Summary

Canada resident and avid outdoorsman, Andrew Hempstead, knows the best way to experience Western Canada from canoeing down the Yukon to people watching at the West Edmonton Mall. Andrew includes details on camping in Whitehorse, finding the perfect bed-and-breakfast in Victoria, and skiing in the Kootenays. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Western Canada has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. With guidance on visiting the Calgary Stampede and making reservations the newest restaurants in Vancouver, Moon Western Canada gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip. Visit Moon.com for more information.

Table of Contents

The Lay of the Land	p. 20
Planning Your Trip	p. 25
Explore Western Canada	p. 27
The Best of Western Canada	p. 27
Westward Bound Calgary to Vancouver	p. 29
Watching Wildlife	p. 30
Two Weeks of Northern Discovery	p. 32
A Western Canadian Winter	p. 34
British Columbia	p. 37
Vancouver and Vicinity	p. 40
Sights	p. 45
Recreation	p. 61
Entertainment and Events	p. 65
Shopping	p. 69
Accommodations and Camping	p. 71
Food	p. 79
Information and Services	p. 84
Getting There and Around	p. 86
Sunshine Coast	p. 88
Sea to Sky Highway	p. 95
Whistler	p. 97
East from Vancouver	p. 105
Vancouver Island	p. 108
Victoria	p. 112
Vicinity of Victoria	p. 135
Southern Gulf Islands	p. 138
Nanaimo and Vicinity	p. 142
West Coast	p. 148
Northern Vancouver Island	p. 158
Southern Interior	p. 168
Vancouver to Penticton	p. 172
Penticton	p. 176
Kelowna	p. 181
Vernon and Vicinity	p. 191
West Kootenays	p. 195
Nelson and Vicinity	p. 198
Nelson to the Rockies	p. 204
Kootenay National Park	p. 213
Yoho National Park and Vicinity	p. 217
Central and Northern British Columbia	p. 226
Golden to Kamloops	p. 230
Kamloops	p. 239
Kamloops to Jasper	p. 243
Cariboo Country	p. 248
Prince George	p. 256
Prince George to Prince Rupert	p. 260
Prince Rupert	p. 267
Queen Charlotte Islands	p. 274
Stewart-Cassiar Highway	p. 282
Prince George to the Alaska Highway	p. 286
Alaska Highway	p. 288
Alberta	p. 295
Calgary and Vicinity	p. 293
Sights	p. 303
Recreation	p. 311
Arts, Entertainment, and Shopping	p. 314
Festivals and Events	p. 316
Accommodations and Camping	p. 319
Food	p. 324
Information and Services	p. 327
Getting There and Around	p. 328
Dinosaur Valley	p. 329
West of Calgary	p. 338
Kananaskis Country	p. 340
Canmore	p. 345
Central Alberta	p. 357
Southern Alberta	p. 371
Calgary to Lethbridge	p. 375
Lethbridge and Vicinity	p. 380
Calgary to Medicine Hat	p. 388
Medicine Hat and Vicinity	p. 391
Waterton Lakes National Park	p. 395
Crowsnest Pass	p. 404
Banff and Jasper National Parks	p. 410
Town of Banff	p. 419
Lake Louise and Vicinity	p. 442
Icefields Parkway	p. 451
Town of Jasper	p. 457
Edmonton and Northern Alberta	p. 475
Sights	p. 483
Recreation	p. 493
Arts, Entertainment, and Shopping	p. 495
Festivals and Events	p. 498
Accommodations and Camping	p. 499
Food	p. 504
Information and Services	p. 506
Getting There and Around	p. 507
Lakeland	p. 509
Fort McMurray	p. 516
North-Central Alberta	p. 521
West of Edmonton	p. 525
Grande Prairie and the Northwest	p. 529
Canada's Far North	p. 537
Northwest Territories	p. 540
Waterfalls Route	p. 543
Yellowknife	p. 551
Nahanni Country and the Mackenzie Valley	p. 557
Western Arctic	p. 564
Yukon	p. 571
The Southeast	p. 575
Whitehorse	p. 578
Whitehorse to Beaver Creek	p. 588
Whitehorse to Dawson City	p. 592
Dawson City	p. 593
Background	p. 602
The Land	p. 602
Flora	p. 605
Fauna	p. 609
History	p. 619
Economy and Government	p. 626
The People	p. 629
Essentials	p. 632
Getting There	p. 632
Getting Around	p. 637
Visas and Officialdom	p. 639
Recreation	p. 640
Accommodations	p. 647
Food and Drink	p. 650
Conduct and Customs	p. 652
Tips for Travelers	p. 653
Health and Safety	p. 654
Information and Services	p. 655
Resources	p. 658
Suggested Reading	p. 658
Internet Resources	p. 663
Index	p. 665
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