Vancouver

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Author: Tim Jepson

ISBN-10: 1848365047

ISBN-13: 9781848365049

Category: British Columbia - Travel

The Rough Guide to Vancouver is your complete guidebook to this lively city. From taking a skyride to Grouse Mountain and the city’s vibrant Chinatown to the near-wilderness area of Stanley Park, the full-colour introduction highlights all the ‘things-not-to-miss’. There are up-to-date reviews of all the best restaurants and accommodation for every price range, as well as the low-down on all the best bars, clubs, shops, galleries and music venues. There is extensive coverage of nearby...

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The Rough Guide to Vancouver is your complete guidebook to this lively city. From taking a skyride to Grouse Mountain and the city’s vibrant Chinatown to the near-wilderness area of Stanley Park, the full-colour introduction highlights all the ‘things-not-to-miss’. There are up-to-date reviews of all the best restaurants and accommodation for every price range, as well as the low-down on all the best bars, clubs, shops, galleries and music venues. There is extensive coverage of nearby Victoria, as well as the prime resort of Whistler. The guide also includes expert information on the history of Vancouver and the region’s aboriginal culture and comes complete with maps and plans for every neighbourhood. The Rough Guide to Vancouver is like having a local friend plan your trip!

IntroductionixThe Guide11Introducing the City32Downtown Vancouver223Gastown and Chinatown404Stanley Park555Granville Island706Southern Vancouver787University of British Columbia898North Vancouver101Listings1199Accommodation12110Eating13911Drinking16012Nightlife16713Performing arts and film17614Gay and lesbian Vancouver18415Shopping18916Kids' Vancouver20717Sports and outdoor activities21218Festivals and annual events22719City directory236Out of the City24320Victoria24521Whistler and the Sunshine Coast277Contexts297A brief history of Vancouver299Aboriginal cultures310Books314Index318