Exploring Vancouver


Book Description

Vancouver's streetscapes and neighbourhoods have changed drastically in recent years. New buildings representing current architectural trends are mixing with and often replacing those of earlier eras and tastes, and a maturing architectrual melange is emerging. This book invites the reader to explore the city's continually evolving urban landscape in a highly readable, yet authoritative, guide to its architecture. In this completely updated edition of Exploring Vancouver, with brand-new entries and accompanying photographs, Harold Kalman and Robin Ward have divided the city (including the North Shore, Richmond, Burnaby and New Westminster) into fourteen areas, selecting buildings and structures in these neighbourhoods that represent the best exakmples of the new and old architecture. Each area is preceded by an informative introduction that provides historical context for the entries that follow. There are over 400 entries, each featuring a short description that combines architectural, historical and social commentary. The prose is lively as the authors consider the new and the old, the modest and the grand, the attractive and the not-so-attractive in a wide-ranging work that encompasses everything from heritage to "monster" homes. This book is designed as a walking tour guide, with a map of each area showing the location of every entry.




Exploring Vancouver


Book Description

Vancouver's streetscapes have changed drastically in recent years. New buildings representing current architectural trends are mixing with and often replacing those of earlier eras and tastes. Exploring Vancouver invites the reader to experience the city's continually evolving landscape in a readable, yet authoritative, guide.




Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip


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From the ocean to the mountains, go off the beaten path and into the heart of Western Canada with Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip. Eat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: With lists of the best trails, views, and more, you can hike the Rocky Mountains, canoe in Lake Louise, and snorkel with seals in the Pacific. Explore one of Vancouver's many parks, soak up the surfer vibe in Tofino, or go wine-tasting in the Okanagan Flexible Itineraries: Drive the entire two-week road trip or follow strategic routes like a week-long drive along the coast of British Columbia, as well as suggestions for spending time in Victoria, Vancouver, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, and the Okanagan Maps and Driving Tools: 49 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions for the entire route, and full-color photos throughout Local Expertise: Seasoned road-tripper and Canadian Carolyn B. Heller shares her passion for the mountains, shores, and rich history of Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies How to Plan Your Trip: Know when and where to get gas and how to avoid traffic, plus tips for driving in different road and weather conditions and suggestions for LGBTQ travelers, seniors, and road-trippers with kids With Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip's practical tips, flexible itineraries, and local know-how, you're ready to fill up the tank and hit the road. Looking to explore more of North America on wheels? Try Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip. Hanging out for a while? Check out Moon Vancouver, Moon British Columbia, or Moon Canadian Rockies.




Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler Colourguide


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This guidebook provides a wealth of up-to-date information about Canada's West Coast, complete with over 300 color photographs. Local writers explore both Vancouver and Victoria and their distinctive neighbourhoods. There's detailed coverage of Vancouver's Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium and Canada Place as well as nearby destinations of Whistler, the Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast. In Victoria, this guide highlights the Parliament buildings, Inner Harbour and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.




Vancouver and Victoria


Book Description

Vancouver and Victoria are among Canada's most appealing cities: this guide will help you discover the best of both. Local writers offer their inside knowledge of what to see, where to stay, eat, and shop. Chapters on top attractions, entertainment, art galleries, parks and gardens, annual events and "kids' stuff" provide an informed, accessible overview. There are chapters devoted to each of Vancouver's distinctive neighbourhoods, and sections outlining excursions to Whistler, the Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast. Extensive listings detail the sites covered by the authors, and maps of neighbourhoods, attractions, restaurants and hotels will help you find your way. With hundreds of original colour photographs this guide is both a keepsake and an indispensable companion to your stay in British Columbia.




Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler Colourguide


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The 2010 Winter Olympics are giving Vancouver and Whistler great new and exciting facilities, venues and attractions. Local authors highlight the new transportation, museums and galleries, as well as what is best and new in shopping, dining and entertainment. Knowledgeable contributors explore Vancouver's distinctive neighborhoods including the downtown, Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Island, Kitsilano, the North Shore, Commercial Drive, and the up-and-coming Yaletown area. This edition features the world-renowned Canadian resort municipality of Whistler, cohost of the 2010 Winter Olympics and the site for most of the alpine, Nordic and sliding events. The edition also provides updated information on the major tourist destinations of Victoria, the Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast. An up-to-date listing section gives essential contact information for the best in nightlife, theater, museums, attractions, recommended dining, as well as accommodation and tips on how to get around. New full-color photography complements the text.







Fodor's Vancouver & Victoria


Book Description

Full-color guide • Make your trip to Vancouver & Victoria unforgettable Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Top experiences & attractions • Best Bets for restauants and hotels • Easy-to-read color neighborhood and regional maps Explore Vancouver, Victoria, Whistlery and beyond • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Best outdoor activities, museums, shopping, and whale-watching opportunities Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s Vancouver- and Victoria-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Frequently updated to provide the latest information




Vancouver Exposed


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As a journalist, Australian-born Eve Lazarus has become adept at combining her well-honed investigative skills with an abiding love for her adopted city. These qualities are on full display in her latest book, an exploration of Vancouver’s hidden past through the city’s neighborhoods, institutions, people, and events. Vancouver Exposed is a nostalgic romp through the city’s past, from buried houses to nudist camps, from bellyflop contests to eccentric museums. Featuring historic black-and-white and color photographs throughout, the book reveals the true heart of the city: one that is endlessly evolving and always full of surprises. With equal parts humor and pathos, Vancouver Exposed is a vividly entertaining and informative book that pays homage to the Vancouver you never knew existed. This publication meets the EPUB Accessibility requirements and it also meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG-AA). It is screen-reader friendly and is accessible to persons with disabilities. A book with many images, which is defined with accessible structural markup. This book contains various accessibility features such as alternative text for images, table of contents, page-list, landmark, reading order and semantic structure.




Lonely Planet Vancouver & Victoria


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Lonely Planet’s Vancouver & Victoria is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. 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. Inside Lonely Planet’s Vancouver & Victoria Travel Guide: What’s NEW in this edition? Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Vancouver and Victoria’s best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas NEW Accommodations feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Eating & drinking in Vancouver and Victoria - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try Color maps and images throughout Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots 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, politics Over 40 maps Covers West End, Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Island, Whistler, Victoria, the Southern Gulf Islands, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Vancouver & Victoria, our most comprehensive guide to the region, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Visiting Vancouver for a week or less? Lonely Planet’s Pocket Vancouver guide is a handy-sized guide focused on the city’s can’t-miss experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, 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 phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)