Frommer's British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Bill McRae (Author), Donald Olson (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 27, 2008 | Series: Frommer's Complete Guides (Book 574)

America’s #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series

• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides

• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries

• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

Completely updated, this new edition of Frommer's British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies will show you the best of Vancouver, the hottest destination in North America, where you can enjoy cutting-edge Asian-fusion cuisine and experience firsthand its vibrant arts and nightlife scene. Then we'll take you into some of the most spectacular, unspoiled countryside on the continent, where you can enjoy whale watching, sea kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, downhill skiing, wine tasting, hiking, biking, and more.

In the Rockies, you'll get full coverage of gorgeous Banff and Jasper National Parks, and we'll also take you to the glowing glacial waters of Lake Louise. Our author has traveled every inch of this vast region, and they've chosen the best places to stay: wilderness lodges, guest ranches, elegant B&Bs, mom-and-pop motels, secluded campgrounds, and luxury resorts. With Frommer's in hand, it's a snap to design the Canadian adventure that's right for you.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

British Columbia is a unique combination of pristine, wide-open wilderness and big-city sophistication. From Vancouver, one of the continents hottest new destinations, readers can take their pick of sunny coastal resorts, misty islands, lush temperate rain forest, rugged mountains with world-class ski slopes, alpine meadows, or verdant wine country. The neighboring Rockies are home to the most popular national parks in Canada. Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise offer some of the nations most spectacular scenery.

This brand-new edition to the Frommer series takes travelers through all the highlights, including all the best eco-adventures: whale watching by kayak, sailing a ketch into the worlds only grizzly bear reserve, and hiking in misty, primordial old-growth forests and along wilderness beaches. No other guide covers so many wonderful B&B and small country inns, or such a wide range of restaurants. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• From Vancouver Island's rugged sophistication to the Okanagan Valley vineyards, our authors uncover the best of British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies, including Whistler's world-class skiing and Vancouver's culinary delights.

• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.

• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.

• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 433 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 5 edition (May 27, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470257059
• ISBN-13: 978-0470257050
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,181,584 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for city travel, May 21, 2002

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Craig Taylor (British Columbia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies (Paperback)

Frommers now has numerous books that cover British Columbia as part of larger guides. I have the British Columbia/Canadian Rockies one, but they all contain the same text, which has been repackaged into different titles. As to this book itself, the layout is easy to find your way around and the information is reliable and has obviously been well researched. The hotel listings are especially detailed, down to descriptions of inroom curtains. This formula obviously appeals to many travelers and while I often pass up their hotel listings (too expensive for me), their restaurant descriptions are extremely helpful for me when on the road. They often describe actual dishes giving me a great feel of what to expect in each restaurant.

On the downside, so much space is given to accommodations and restaurants that the most important part of traveling is as good as ignored-what there is to see and do. The reason I travel and that BC is so popular as a destination is the great outdoors. I want to read about what there is do and what to see-the best hiking trails in the national parks, why it's worth my money to go whalewatching, etc. Many marvelous places in the province are missing completely. The book also lacks photos and the maps are poor or outdated (nothing that a good map from a gas station will fix!).

In conclusion, I like the look and feel of the Frommers book and have found that I can rely it when it comes to dining information. I always carry the Moon book as a reference for the ins and outs of each town and together the two books make perfect partners for my travels.

9 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best part of Canada!, August 2, 2000

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Rene Kurvers (Oud-Beijerland, Zuid-Holland Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies (Paperback)

I am just several days before spending my holiday in British Columbia and the Canadian rockies, and this book really gives a lot of pre-fun. Very informative, very useful information (with places to stay, places to dine, must see attractions etc.) and an enthusiastic style make it a pleasure to read. I am sure that it will be of great value for every tourist who will visit this part of Canada.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good guide, December 26, 2008

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PAM (SE Washington State) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Frommer's British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

Good guide to the Canadian Rockies.

Got it for a trip next summer. Lots of information not too many picturies.