Pocket size street atlas of the Greater Vancouver area at 1:27, 500. Coverage

Includes:: Anmore, Belcarra,

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Street atlas of the Greater Vancouver area, including Belcarra, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Tsawwassen, Surrey, West Vancouver & White Rock. The atlas is part of an extensive coverage of Canadian cities & towns from the country ...

Vancouver & Victoria in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day. ...

The fastest-growing city in Canada, Vancouver is also the most modern, the most diverse in population (a large percentage of its residents are Asian), & arguably the most fascinating in its touristic appeal: from remarkable museums to superb ethnic restaurants in all price ranges, to outstanding parks & natural sights, to locally-managed shops & stores, its lures attract a huge influx of visitors each year. Nearby, Victoria is a British-themed city of older attractions, yet just as appealing. Vancouver & Victoria in the Easy Guide Series by Frommer’s that capture the unique spirit of the place offering expert advice in all price ranges for a variety of establishments & attractions. Arranged in a clear layout, put together in a light & compact format (256 pages ), these guides are easy to read & light to carry. The guides introduce a city and/or a region with ‘ Best of’, ‘ In Context’ & ‘ Suggested Itineraries’ chapters, offering information on the local history, culture, geography as well as selecting recommended road trips in & around the location. This section is followed by individual chapters dedicated to the different cities or regions covered by the guide, with advice on where to stay, where to eat, strolls, exploring, shopping, entertainment etc. The guides conclude with a final section on planning your trip. Frommer’s is an American publisher specialising in guidebooks emphasising the culture, lifestyle & history of the destination & stressing the insights travels offer. In their effort to contribute to making travel more accessible they are a cost-conscious company & offer, not only reasonable priced guides, but they also always include sensible priced lodgings & establishments in their guides. They are openly & highly critical when it comes to judging value for your money, & if something or somewhere is not worth your money & time, you will read it. ...

Vancouver in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An
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Vancouver in the City Pack series from AA Publishing; covering an extensive selection of world-wide cities in a handy, pocket-sized laminated format. The guides provde a detailed overview of each destination, with each city organised by district to allow for practical use on the city streets. An introductory section introduces readers to the city, with individual features on a short stay in the city, the Top 25 attractions, shopping by theme, the city by night, eating out & restaurants by cuisine. Each guide is presented in a similar format, exploring the city by geographical area & district. A basic overview map is provided at the start of each section & there is detailed listings information on the principal sights, walks, shops, entertainment & nightlife & restaurants for each area of the city. A Farther Afield section explores the area outside the city limits, with suggestions for possible excursions & day trips. A dedicated accommodation chapter provides information about a range of budget, mid-range & luxury hotels to suit for individual tastes. There is also a Need to Know chapter with practical information on getting there & around, essential facts, language & a timeline of the city. ...

Vancouver Coast & Mountains Backroad Mapbook in a series of high quality contoured, GPS compatible atlases from Mussio Ventures, with extensive guides to recreational pursuits including hiking, off-road cycling, quad biking, fishing, etc. Each title is in a spiral-bound, A4 format & contains a detailed atlas section with contours excellently enhanced by altitude coluring & relief shading to provide an almost 3-D representation of the terrain. Further colouring indicates provincial or national parks & other conservation areas, First Nation lands & restricted access grounds. Detailed classification of the road network

Includes:: logging roads & 4WD tracks. Where appropriate, railways, local airports or airstrips & ferry connections are included.A wide range of symbols highlights various recreational areas & facilities, campsites & trailer parks, etc. An overprint indicates long-distance hiking paths, quod bike (ATV) routes, snowmobile trails, etc. The atlases are GPS compatible with a UTM grid & latitude/longitude margin ticks. The maps are followed by an extensive guide section providing descriptions of various parks & recreational areas; fishing lakes & rivers; hiking, cycling & quad (ATV) trails; wildlife viewing; winter sports, etc. The index covers both the atlas & the guide section.in this title: south-western British Columbia with Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Whistler & surrounding mountains. The guide section covers park & recreational areas, trails (hiking, cycling, quad), fishing, paddling, wildlife viewing & winter sports. Also provided is a an enlargement of the area around Whistler, a distance table & a service provider directory.

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Vancouver Coast & Mountains Backroad Mapbook in a series of high quality contoured, GPS compatible atlases from Mussio Ventures, with extensive guides to recreational pursuits including hiking, off-road cycling, quad biking, fishing, etc. The atlas covers the south-western corner of British Columbia with Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Whistler & surrounding mountains. The mapping is at 1:150, 000 & has contours at 100m intervals. Enlargements cover the Whistler & the North Shore area of Vancouver. The extensive, over 100-page long guide section provides descriptions of recommended locations for 11 different types of activities, from backroad adventures to hiking trails, paddling, fishing & hunting, wildlife, winter adventures, etc. The atlas also

Includes:: a distance table & advertisements from local provides of related services. About the Mussio Ventures Backroad Mapbook Guides series: each title in the is in a spiral-bound, A4 format & contains a detailed atlas section with contours excellently enhanced by altitude coluring & relief shading to provide an almost 3-D representation of the terrain. Further colouring indicates provincial or national parks & other conservation areas, First Nation lands & restricted access grounds. Detailed classification of the road network

Includes:: logging roads & 4WD tracks. Where appropriate, railways, local airports or airstrips & ferry connections are included.A wide range of symbols highlights various recreational areas & facilities, campsites & trailer parks, etc. An overprint indicates long-distance hiking paths, quod bike (ATV) routes, snowmobile trails, etc. The atlases are GPS compatible with a UTM grid & latitude/longitude margin ticks. The maps are followed by an extensive guide section providing descriptions of various parks & recreational areas; fishing lakes & rivers; hiking, cycling & quad (ATV) trails; wildlife viewing; winter sports, etc. The index covers both the atlas & the guide section.



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Vancouver in Marshall Cavendish's Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination ...