Frommer’s Vancouver & Victoria 2004

Shawn Blore, Alexandra de Vries9780764542695, 0-7645-4269-9

You’ ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with “Frommer’ s. It’ s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go- they’ ve done the legwork for you, and they’ re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer’ s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You’ d be lost without us! Thoroughly updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer’ s Vancouver & Victoria features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you. The guide is meticulously researched by local residents, who share their favorite finds in these two crown jewels of British Columbia. You’ ll find great places to stay for every taste and budget, from elegant harborside hotels to family-friendly inns, and the latest on dining, from innovative Pacific Rim cuisine to traditional fish ‘n’ chips. You’ ll discover spectacular gardens, colorful neighborhoods, art galleries, beaches, and more- with detailed maps, city strolls, sizzling nightlife, and ferry trips to nearby islands. Also featured are fabulous side trips, including skiing at Whistler, and great places for whale watching, hiking, sea kayaking, and more. You’ ll even get an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap. If you’ re exploring beyond the cities, you might want to check out “Frommer’ s British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies or “Frommer’ s Canada.

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Table of contents :
Frommer’s Vancouver & Victoria 2004……Page 1
Frommer’s Vancouver & Victoria 2004……Page 2
Copyright……Page 3
Contents……Page 4
List of Maps……Page 7
What’s New in Vancouver & Victoria……Page 10
1. The Best of Vancouver & Victoria……Page 12
1 Frommer¡¯s Favorite Vancouver Experiences……Page 13
2 Frommer¡¯s Favorite Victoria Experiences……Page 18
4 Two Trips of a Lifetime……Page 19
5 Best Vancouver Hotel Bets……Page 20
6 Best Victoria Hotel Bets……Page 21
7 Best Vancouver Dining Bets……Page 23
8 Best Victoria Dining Bets……Page 25
1 Visitor Information & Entry Requirements……Page 27
2 Money……Page 30
3 When to Go……Page 32
4 Insurance, Health & Safety……Page 39
5 Specialized Travel Resources……Page 40
6 Getting to Vancouver……Page 42
7 Getting to Victoria……Page 46
8 Planning Your Trip Online……Page 47
9 Tips on Accommodations……Page 49
1 Orientation……Page 51
2 Getting Around……Page 57
1 Downtown & Yaletown……Page 64
2 The West End……Page 74
3 The West Side……Page 79
4 The North Shore ( North Vancouver & West Vancouver)……Page 82
1 Restaurants by Cuisine……Page 83
2 Downtown & Yaletown……Page 85
3 Gastown & Chinatown……Page 93
4 The West End……Page 94
5 The West Side……Page 98
6 The East Side……Page 103
7 The North Shore……Page 105
8 Coffee, Sweets & Ice Cream……Page 106
6. Exploring Vancouver……Page 108
1 The Top Attractions……Page 111
2 Architectural Highlights……Page 121
3 Neighborhoods to Explore……Page 124
4 Vancouver¡¯s Plazas & Parks……Page 127
5 Especially for Kids……Page 130
6 Organized Tours……Page 133
7 Outdoor Activities……Page 136
8 Spectator Sports……Page 145
7. Vancouver Strolls……Page 146
1 The Shopping Scene……Page 161
2 Shopping A to Z……Page 162
1 The Performing Arts……Page 173
2 Laughter & Music……Page 177
3 Bars, Pubs & Other Watering Holes……Page 178
4 Dance Clubs……Page 182
5 Gay & Lesbian Bars……Page 184
6 Other Diversions……Page 185
10. Getting to Know Victoria……Page 187
1 Orientation……Page 188
2 Getting Around……Page 191
1 The Inner Harbour & Nearby……Page 195
2 Downtown & Old Town……Page 203
3 Outside the Central Area……Page 207
1 Restaurants by Cuisine……Page 211
2 The Inner Harbour……Page 212
3 Downtown & Old Town……Page 214
4 Outside the Central Area……Page 221
13. Exploring Victoria……Page 223
1 Seeing the Sights……Page 224
2 Especially for Kids……Page 234
3 Organized Tours……Page 235
4 Outdoor Activities……Page 237
14. Victoria Strolls & a Biking Tour……Page 243
2 Shopping A to Z……Page 254
1 The Performing Arts……Page 260
2 Music & Dance Clubs……Page 262
3 Lounges, Bars & Pubs……Page 264
4 Gay & Lesbian Bars……Page 265
1 Whistler: One of North America¡¯s Premier Ski Resorts……Page 266
2 Bamfield……Page 287
3 Ucluelet, Tofino & Pacific Rim National Park……Page 290
4 The Gulf Islands……Page 301
Index……Page 312