The Rough Guide to Vancouver

by Tim Jepson

Overview

The Rough Guide to Vancouver is the essential companion to one of the world's most majestic cities with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions. From soaking up some high-speed ice hockey at a Vancouver Canucks game to admiring the cities glorious panaramas by sea plane, discover Vancouver's highlights inspired by dozens of photos. Find detailed historical coverage of the must-see sights and practical advice on getting around the city whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops, cafés and restaurants for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Vancouver includes two sections on Eating Out in Vancouver and The Great Outdoors with insider tips on spectating and enjoying the countless sports opportunities on offer all year round. Rely on expert insider tips on where to find comedy, theatre and live music, ideas for entertaining children plus details for excursions out of the city to Victoria, The Gulf of Islands, Whistler and the Sunshine Coast. Explore every corner of Vancouver with clear maps and expert backgound on everything from Pacific Rim cuisine to Vancouver's aboriginal cultures.
Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Vancouver.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781848369894
Publisher:	Rough Guides, Limited
Publication date:	05/03/2010
Series:	Rough Guide to...
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	264
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Tim Jepson is a travel writer for The Telegraph and is the coauthor of Rough Guides to Canada, the Pacific Northwest, and Tuscany and Umbria. A graduate of Oxford University, he frequently travels around the world.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	ix
	The Guide	1
1	Introducing the City	3
2	Downtown Vancouver	22
3	Gastown and Chinatown	40
4	Stanley Park	55
5	Granville Island	70
6	Southern Vancouver	78
7	University of British Columbia	89
8	North Vancouver	101
	Listings	119
9	Accommodation	121
10	Eating	139
11	Drinking	160
12	Nightlife	167
13	Performing arts and film	176
14	Gay and lesbian Vancouver	184
15	Shopping	189
16	Kids' Vancouver	207
17	Sports and outdoor activities	212
18	Festivals and annual events	227
19	City directory	236
	Out of the City	243
20	Victoria	245
21	Whistler and the Sunshine Coast	277
	Contexts	297
	A brief history of Vancouver	299
	Aboriginal cultures	310
	Books	314
	Index	318