Victoria and Vancouver Island, 4th: A Personal Tour of an Almost Perfect Eden (Hill Guides Series) - Softcover

Kathleen Thompson Hill; Gerald Hill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762728116 ISBN 13: 9780762728114

Publisher: UNKNO, 2003

Synopsis

Victoria and Vancouver Island--where else can people enjoy Canadian urbanity with fine wines and restaurants, shops, museums, and theater, and in five minutes be at the beach or in 30 minutes be deep in the rain forest? Join Kathleen and Gerald Hill as they take readers step-by-step through the pleasures of Victoria and Vancouver Island's food, wine, and culture. Included are recipes from the region's most renowned chefs.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This gem of a guide takes you up to and through the front door of the most interesting restaurants and wineries as well as the most unique shops and lodgings in Victoria and Vancouver Island. You'll discover where the locals go, where to find real bargains, and where to splurge magnificently. You'll also meet the people who live, labor, cultivate, and cook in this area of rich culinary tradition.
Inside you will find: recipes from the kitchens of some of the best regional chefs; delightful accommodations; fun boutiques and antiques shops; fine dining for every pocket; nightspots and little-known hangouts; cozy tearooms and cafes; annual events and festivals.

About the Author:

Kathleen and Gerald Hill are native Californians who have lived in the Sonoma Valley for more than two decades. Kathleen has written widely on the culinary arts and was a collaborator and friend of the late M.F.K. Fisher. Gerald is a historian and an attorney who writes about travel and history.

About this edition

• Publisher: UNKNO
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0762728116
• ISBN 13: 9780762728114
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 352