Lonely Planet Vancouver Encounter [Paperback]

John Lee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2009 | Series: Encounter

What Will Your Vancouver Encounter Be?

Rubbing elbows with Olympiads in Robson Square or takin gin the Olympic sites
Gawking at breathtaking mountain-backed waterfront vistas from Stanley Park
Wandering through a kaleidoscope of brightly colored street art in downtown
Kayaking beneath a full moon and the twinkling lights of the city
Sampling heirloom tomatoes, duck prosciutto and organic tea at the Public Market
Dancing the night away with the beautiful people in Gastown

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time

Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
Our resident author recommends the very best neighborhoods, sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip
Local experts reveal Vancouver's secrets: from a microbrewer's favorite local bars to an art gallery curator's take on city culture

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet (November 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741790522
• ISBN-13: 978-1741790528
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,298,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Superficial overview of neighborhoods, nothing more, November 27, 2011

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Vancouver Encounter 1 (Kindle Edition)

Disappointing for a Lonely Planet guide. A somewhat superficial overview of Vancouver's neighborhoods, written in a style that's trying too hard to sound hip, using words like "gayborhood", or describing coffee shops as containing "Puma-clad patrons hiding behind their high-end Apple computers". A useful guide for strolling around and getting a sense of the vibe of the city, but nothing about the cities history, museums and sights.