Victoria and Vancouver Island, 4th: A Personal Tour of an Almost Perfect Eden [Paperback]

Kathleen Thompson Hill (Author), Gerald Hill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2003 | Series: Hill Guides Series

Victoria and Vancouver Island--where else can people enjoy Canadian urbanity with fine wines and restaurants, shops, museums, and theater, and in five minutes be at the beach or in 30 minutes be deep in the rain forest? Join Kathleen and Gerald Hill as they take readers step-by-step through the pleasures of Victoria and Vancouver Island's food, wine, and culture. Included are recipes from the region's most renowned chefs.

Editorial Reviews

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"Charged with immediacy and affection . . . [attractions] described in detail and with great gusto. A wonderful book for those lucky enough to make the trip, and a lot of fun for armchair travelers." --The Statesman Journal (Salem, Ore.)

From the Back Cover

This gem of a guide takes you up to and through the front door of the most interesting restaurants and wineries as well as the most unique shops and lodgings in Victoria and Vancouver Island. You'll discover where the locals go, where to find real bargains, and where to splurge magnificently. You'll also meet the people who live, labor, cultivate, and cook in this area of rich culinary tradition.
Inside you will find: recipes from the kitchens of some of the best regional chefs; delightful accommodations; fun boutiques and antiques shops; fine dining for every pocket; nightspots and little-known hangouts; cozy tearooms and cafes; annual events and festivals.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 4th edition (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762728116
• ISBN-13: 978-0762728114
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,928,848 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #87 in Books > Travel > Canada > Cities > Victoria

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!, February 24, 2009

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Ronda Hinrichsen "Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victoria and Vancouver Island, 4th: A Personal Tour of an Almost Perfect Eden (Paperback)

I bought this book to help me with the extra research details I needed for my first novel. It gave me exactly what I needed to create the reality of Victoria!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The book was a virtual tour in my mind's eye of Victoria., September 17, 2005

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Mary H. Doyle "Butchiemom" (Prescott, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victoria and Vancouver Island, 4th: A Personal Tour of an Almost Perfect Eden (Paperback)

The book was lots of fun to read. The descriptions of the city using the vantage point of a walker up and down the specified streets was brilliant. Even though my trip to Victoria fell through, I can pick up the book and almost hear, smell and see this fascinating place I hope to visit someday.