Lonely Planet British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies

by John Lee, Ray Bartlett, Gregor Clark, Craig McLachlan, Brendan Sainsbury

Overview

Lonely Planet’s British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Tofino, ski at Whistler, and marvel at Lake Louise; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of BC & the Canadian Rockies and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies Travel Guide:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after

2020’s COVID-19 outbreak
NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies’s best experiences and where to have them
NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Color maps and images throughout

Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Over 35 maps

Covers Alberta, Edmonton, Calgary, British Columbia, Vancouver, Whistler, Yukon Territory, Whitehorse

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies, our most comprehensive guide to British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.

Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Vancouver, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s Canada for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781788683500
Publisher:	Lonely Planet
Publication date:	09/13/2022
Series:	Travel Guide Series
Edition description:	9th ed.
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	185,752
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

John Lee is the author of the bestselling Flying Boy series, as well as Facing the Fire: Experiencing and Expressing Anger Appropriately and Writing from the Body. He lives in Woodstock, Georgia, with his wife, Susan, and conducts workshops around the country.

Table of Contents

Plan Your Trip

Welcome to British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies 4

British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies Map 6

British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies' Top Experiences 8

Need to Know 18

Month by Month 20

Itineraries 23

National & Regional Parks 27

Outdoor Activities 32

Regions at a Glance 37

On the Road

Alberta 40

Edmonton 43

Calgary 53

Banff & Jasper National Parks 67

Kananaskis Country 67

Canmore 71

Icefields Parkway 74

Banff Town 77

Lake Louise 85

Jasper Town & Around 89

Southern Alberta 96

Drumheller 96

Dinosaur Provincial Park 98

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump 99

Lethbridge 99

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park 100

Waterton Lakes National Park 100

Crowsnest Pass 103

Northern Alberta 103

Peace River & Around 104

Mackenzie Highway 104

Lake District 104

British Columbia 105

Vancouver 108

Lower Mainland 133

Richmond & Steveston 133

New Westminster 135

Bowen Island 136

Sea To Sky Highway 136

Squamish & Around 136

Whistler 139

Sunshine Coast 145

Gibsons 145

Roberts Creek 146

Sechelt 147

Powell River 148

Vancouver Island 150

Victoria 150

Southern Vancouver Island 164

Cowichan Valley 167

Nanaimo 168

Parksville & Qualicum 171

Port Alberni 173

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve 174

Tofino 176

Ucluelet 179

Denman & Hornby Islands 181

Comox Valley 182

Campbell River 183

Strathcona Provincial Park 185

North Vancouver Island 185

Southern Gulf Islands 190

Salt Spring Island 190

North & South Pender Islands 192

Galiano Island 193

Saturna Island 194

Mayne Island 194

Fraser & Thompson Valleys 195

EC Manning Provincial Park 195

Fraser River Canyon 196

Lytton 196

Kamloops 197

Sun Peaks 198

Okanagan Valley 198

Osoyoos 199

Oliver 199

Vaseux Lake 203

Penticton 203

Penticton to Kelowna 206

Kelowna 206

Vernon 210

North of Vernon 211

The Kootenays & The Rockies 212

Revelstoke 212

Revelstoke to Golden 216

Golden 216

Yoho National Park 218

Kootenay National Park 219

Radium Hot Springs 220

Radium Hot Springs to Fernie 221

Fernie 221

Kimberley 222

Cranbrook 223

Cranbrook to Rossland 223

Rossland 223

Nelson 224

Nelson to Revelstoke 226

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast 227

Williams Lake to Prince George 227

Barkerville & Around 228

Bowron Lake 228

Wells Gray Provincial Park 228

Chilcotin & Highway 20 229

Bella Coola Valley 229

Northern British Columbia 230

Prince Rupert 231

Haida Gwaii 232

Prince Rupert to Prince George 235

Prince George 237

Prince George to Alberta 238

Stewart-Cassiar Highway 239

Alaska Highway 239

Yukon Territory 241

Whitehorse 243

Alaska Highway 249

British Columbia to Whitehorse 249

Whitehorse to Alaska 250

Haines Highway 256

Klondike Highway 256

Carcross 256

Carmacks 257

Stewart Crossing 258

Dawson City 258

Dempster Highway 263

Arctic Parks 264

Understand

History 266

Wild Creatures 272

The Arts Scene 279

Indigenous Cultures 283

West Coast Cuisine 288

Drinking in BC & Beyond 295

Survival Guide

Directory A-Z 300

Transportation 308

Index 315

Map Legend 319

Special Features

National & Regional Parks 27

Outdoor Activities 32

Indigenous Cultures 283

West Coast Cuisine 288

Drinking In BC & Beyond 295