Lonely Planet British Columbia (Lonely Planet Travel Guides) - Softcover

Ver Berkmoes, Ryan; Neale, Graham

Softcover

ISBN 10: 174104023X ISBN 13: 9781741040234

Publisher: Lonely Planet, 2004

Synopsis

In British Columbia, get ready to say 'Wow!' Spectacular scenery, Olympic-class skiing and First Nations art will take your breath away. Set sail from cosmopolitan Vancouver down to the Southern Gulf Islands or up the Inside Passage. Follow our experts to national parks and mountain resorts. This definitive guide gives you detailed coverage for the perfect getaway.

* PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE - our thrilling road trips, ferry rides and Outdoor Activities chapter will put you at the heart of the region's beauty
* INDULGE YOURSELF in high-class restaurants or small-town cafes with the world's best salmon and bountiful fresh fruits and vegetables
* FIND YOUR WAY with over 70 detailed maps, more than any other guide to the region
* REST EASY in luxurious alpine hotels, fun family inns, comfy B&Bs or hip hostels
* EXPLORE IT ALL - coverage of British Columbia, the Canadian Rockies and the Yukon gives you every option for every sort of trip

About this title

From the Publisher:

Lonely Planet's first edition of "British Columbia" offers a candid and informative guide to Canada's most physically diverse province. "British Columbia" includes detailed guides and maps to the region’s best hiking, skiing and snowboarding, as well as insightful tidbits on Canadian pass-times such as hockey and storm watching. As the cliché goes, there aren't many other places on Earth where you can ski in the morning and sail, hike or golf in the afternoon. Fisherman, cyclists, rock-climbers and nature watchers won't be disappointed either, with "British Columbia" providing detailed information for the solo traveler or those interested in special-interest group tours.

· Lodging for all budgets-from rustic campsites to four-star resorts · Activities section, with advice on the best spots to hike and ski · Extensive coverage of parks, both big and small · Tips on seeing grizzlies, killer whales and moose · More than 40 detailed maps, including a Vancouver map section · 16 page section on Alberta’s Banff National Park

Review:

Best for curious and independent-minded travelers' --Wall Street Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 174104023X
• ISBN 13: 9781741040234
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 408