Lonely Planet Vancouver is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Shop for vintage shoes in quirky Gastown, hit the powdered slopes of Grouse Mountain or sample an Indian Pale Ale in a hidden microbrewery; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Vancouver & begin your journey now. Inside Lonely Planet Vancouver Travel Guide:
- Colour maps & images throughout
- Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests
- Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- Native culture, multicultural festivals, cuisine, history, wildlife, outdoor activities, arts, shopping
- Free, convenient pull-out Vancouver map (included in print version), plus over 40 maps Covers West End, Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Isl&, Whistler, Victoria, the Southern Gulf Islands & more.