Secret Vancouver 2010: The Unique Guidebook to Vancouver's Hidden Sites, Sounds, and Tastes [Paperback]

Alison Appelbe (Author), Linda Rutenberg (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2009

Revised and expanded for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, this engaging travel guide includes even more hidden hotels, gourmet restaurants, trendy nightspots, exotic excursions, and little-known, off-the-beaten-path Vancouver finds. Places and activities that will appeal to all types of travelers are covered, from outdoor adventurers in search of kayaking, cycling, and bird-watching to culture devotees who will relish the Museum of Anthropology and aboriginal art. Local customs of blackberry picking and raccoon watching complement travel listings about the ultra-chic Yaletown restaurants, the Punjabi market, the vintage clothiers on Main Street, and the ferryboat to Granville Island, making this the perfect Vancouver companion for long-time locals, Olympics enthusiasts, and casual vacationers alike.

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About the Author

Alison Appelbe is a travel writer whose work has appeared in a wide variety of newspapers and magazines, including B.C. Business, the Globe and Mail, the National Post, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and Western Living. Linda Rutenberg is a photographer. They both live in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 270 pages
• Publisher: ECW Press; 2010 Edition edition (July 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550229117
• ISBN-13: 978-1550229110
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,320,894 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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