Vancouver & Victoria city guide
Hit boutiques and bars in Gastown, stroll along tree-fringed Stanley Park Seawall, and stock up on picnic supplies at Granville Island Public Market; all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet writer John Lee describes why he loves Vancouver & Victoria. "Forest trails, tiny hummingbirds and sunset-hugging beaches framed by ocean and mountain panoramas. I moved here 20 years ago, but I've never taken my eyes off Vancouver's unwavering natural charms. For me, it's this breathtaking backdrop that sets the glass-towered metropolis apart. But I'm still an urban lad and I've also enjoyed watching Vancouver become a grown-up city. From adventurous dining to thriving arts and culture, this young West Coast community keeps moving forward - and I don't just mean the delicious craft-beer scene (although, personally, that really helps)."
Vancouver & Victoria Top 10
1. Gastown
2. Stanley Park Seawall
3. Granville Island Public Market
4. Craft Beer
5. Grouse Mountain
6. Capilano Suspension Bridge
7. Chinatown
8. Asian Dining
9. Vancouver Art Gallery
10. Main Street
Inside Lonely Planet’s Vancouver & Victoria Travel Guide:
- Full-colour 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
- Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – Vancouver today, history, environmental issues, arts, culture, food, drink
- Free, convenient pull-out city map (included in print version), plus over 41 colour maps
Coverage includes: Downtown, West End, Gastown, Chinatown, Yaletown, Granville Island, Commercial Drive, Main Street, Fairview, South Granville, Kitsilano, University of British Columbia (UBC), North Shore, Victoria, and more
Writers: John Lee, Brendan Sainsbury
Get to the heart of Vancouver & Victoria and begin your journey now!