British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies (Regional Travel Guide)

British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies (Regional Travel Guide)

Ryan Ver Berkmoes, John Lee, Brendan Sainsbury

Language: English

Pages: 661

ISBN: B00KVG12NW

Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub


“Soul-stirring mountains, mist-shrouded coastal forests and epic tooth-and-claw wildlife, this is Canada’s outdoor wonderland.” – John Lee, Lonely Planet Writer

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Inside This Book…

3 authors
10 weeks of research
25 wineries & breweries
1714km of mountainous road trips
Inspirational photos
Clear, easy-to-use maps
Pull-out city map
Special National & Regional Parks chapter
Comprehensive planning tools
At-a-glance practical info

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Williams Lake to Prince George Barkerville & Around Wells Gray Provincial Park Chilcotin: Highway 20 Bella Coola Valley NORTHERN BC Prince Rupert Haida Gwaii Prince Rupert to Prince George Prince George Prince George to Alberta Stewart-Cassiar Highway Alaska Highway ALBERTA EDMONTON East of Edmonton South of Edmonton West of Edmonton CALGARY BANFF & JASPER NATIONAL PARKS Kananaskis Country Canmore Icefields Parkway Banff Town Lake Louise Jasper Town & Around SOUTHERN

You don’t need to be experienced to have a go, as licensed commercial rafting operators offer guided tours for all abilities. Trips can last from three hours (average cost $100) up to a couple of weeks. Popular areas include the Thompson River near Lytton and the Kootenays – many consider the Kicking Horse River near Golden as one of province’s best raft trips. In the Yukon, Haines Junction is also a good base, while in the Rockies the Jasper region has several popular operators. Coast

region’s modern-day Chinatown much easier to reach from downtown Vancouver. Hop aboard and head down the line for a half-day of Asian shopping malls – centered on the Golden Village area – followed by a taste-trip through Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese restaurants. And don’t miss the city’s charming historic waterfront Steveston village, a popular destination for sunset-viewing locals with a penchant for great fish and chips. For information on both areas, log on to

weather changes are not uncommon. The route has several basic backcountry campsites and you can pay your camping fee ($5 per person) at any of the trailheads. The most popular spot to pitch your tent is the slightly more salubrious, family-friendly China Beach Campground ( 604-689-9025, 800-689-9025; www.discovercamping.ca; tent sites $24) , which has pit toilets and cold-water taps but no showers. There’s a waterfall at the western end of the beach and booking ahead in summer is

can be difficult to find in summer if you haven’t booked. At other times, look for bargains. The visitor center lists dozens of area B&Bs. Chain motels dominate Harvey Ave/Hwy 97 going east. Rates fall as you head along the strip but you pay the price by being in less-than-salubrious surroundings. Hotel Eldorado HOTEL $$$ ( 250-763-7500, 866-608-7500; www.hoteleldoradokelowna.com; 500 Cook Rd; r $180-400; ) This historic lakeshore retreat, south of Pandosy Village, has 19 heritage rooms where

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