| Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler Colourguide Contributor(s): Buente, Gail (Author), Buente, Gail (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0887808336 ISBN-13: 9780887808333 Publisher: Formac Publishing Company Limited OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2009 Annotation: Discover Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler's best and newest in this updated full-colour guide, coming in time for the February 2010 Winter Games. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Canada - Western Provinces (ab, Bc) |
| Dewey: 917.1 |
| Series: Colourguide Travel |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 4.4" W x 8.6" (0.65 lbs) 216 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Buente, Gail: - Gail Buente is a veteran writer and editor and has shared her love of B.C. with visitors through hundreds of articles and books. She has lived on the West Coast since 1970. |