Vancouver & Victoria Travel Guide

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Lonely Planet’s Vancouver & Victoria is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Shop for vintage shoes in quirky Gastown, hit the powdered slopes of Grouse Mountain and sample an Indian Pale Ale in a hidden microbrewery – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Vancouver & Victoria and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Vancouver & Victoria: 
• Color maps and images throughout • Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests • Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots • Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices • Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss • Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics • Over 50 maps • Covers West End, Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Island, Whistler, Victoria, the Southern Gulf Islands, and more      

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Vancouver & Victoria is our most comprehensive guide to Vancouver and Victoria, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. 

Looking for a more comprehensive guide to the Pacific Northwest? Check out Lonely Planet’s Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest.

Just want the highlights? Pocket Vancouver is a smaller guide featuring the top sights and experiences for a shorter trip or weekend visit.

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)
• Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges • Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews • Add notes to personalize your guidebook experience • Seamlessly flip between pages • Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash • Embedded links to recommendations’ websites • Zoom-in maps and images  • Built-in dictionary for quick referencing
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more. 
 
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