Portrait of Greater Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island

Portrait of Greater Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island
Author: Chris Cheadle
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 1894974956

Full-colour photographs by internationally recognized photographer Chris Cheadle showcase the diversity and beauty of Victoria and its surrounding environs. From spectacular destinations like The Butchart Gardens to windswept Jordan River, this book features all the key attractions and landmarks, making it a memorable gift and keepsake. Cheadle's photographic journey includes: the Inner Harbour and the world-famous landmarks Empress Hotel, Royal British Columbia Museum and Legislative Buildings; the winding, scenic marine drive from James Bay through to Cadboro Bay, including Beacon Hill Park; parks and historical sites in the western communities, including Fisgard Lighthouse and Fort Rodd Hill; East Sooke Park, the Sooke River potholes and other special places along the West Coast Highway; the Malahat, where travellers can drink in the breathtaking view of Saanich Inlet below.

Secret Lakes of Southern Vancouver Island

Secret Lakes of Southern Vancouver Island
Author: Adam Ungstad
Publisher: Ungstad Information
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-06-26
Genre: Lakes
ISBN: 9780988085305

Secret Lakes of Southern Vancouver Island is the first, most comprehensive guide to the beautiful lakes that make southern Vancouver Island such a wonderful place to live and visit. Find the best place to soak up sunshine, where to launch your boat, and how to avoid the crowds. You'll find plenty of practical information on: Swimming and Beaches Walking and Hiking Trails Fishing, Boating, and Paddling Cycling and Mountain Biking Parking, Picnic Tables, Washrooms Top Ten Lists are included to help find the best lakes to walk your dog, learn about nature, catch rainbow trout, or enjoy a family picnic. Maps and directions are provided for each lake, along with information on natural features and historical events. The casual visitor, avid naturalist and armchair historian will all find this to be an indispensible guide to exploring the Secret Lakes of Southern Vancouver Island!

Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island

Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island
Author: Andrew Hempstead
Publisher: Moon Travel
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1640491686

Moon Travel Guides: Your World Your Way Steep mountains divide dense rainforests and rocky shores from thriving cities. Discover the rugged and the cosmopolitan with Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries, from a long weekend in Victoria to two weeks exploring Vancouver Island, designed for outdoor adventurers, culture and history buffs, families, and more Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Complete one of the world's great coastal hikes on the West Coast Trail, or try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding through protected fjords. Surf off the wild coast of Tofino, or experience the thrill of hooking a giant salmon on the Campbell River. Taste seafood fresh from the ocean in downtown Victoria and admire the city's timeless architecture. Spend the day in the colorful Butchart Gardens, learn the history of the First Nations, or discover the region's natural origins at the Royal BC Museum Honest advice from Vancouver Island expert Andrew Hempstead on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from waterfront lodges to secluded campsites Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Background information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, culture, and local history With Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island's practical tips, myriad activities, and insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Expanding your trip? Try Moon British Columbia. Craving more of Canada's incredible wilderness? Check out Moon Banff National Park.

Victoria

Victoria
Author: Ross Crockford
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781551521954

In this revised follow-up to Victoria: Secrets of the City, former Monday Magazine editor Ross Crockford (co-author of Victoria: Secrets) delves further into the hidden intrigues of Canada's westernmost provincial capital, whose polite, "just-like-England" exterior conceals a surprisingly quirky and rough-edged heart. Victoria has long been a city of contradictions; the home of the unfortunately phrased "newly wed and nearly dead" is also where you will find one of North America's oldest Chinatowns; where tales of secret satanic cults abound; and where the flowers bloom so early in the year, it's no surprise that Victoria is regularly named one of the world's (yes, the world's) top tourist destinations. Ross Crockford takes readers on a tour of the city's best-kept culinary, shopping, and bar-hopping secrets, along with little-known facts that will beguile tourists and residents alike. There are directions to find remnants of the original Fort Victoria, 150 years after it was demolished; details on a nearby island purchased for Marilyn Monroe by her secret lover; a list of infamous criminals who got caught in Victoria, from Brother XII to Ahmed Ressam; and even advice on how to avoid long waits and bad seats on the BC Ferries. So raise your teacup and make a toast to the outrageous, shocking, and glorious gems to be found in Victoria: The Unknown City. Now in 2nd printing.

Fodor's Vancouver & Victoria

Fodor's Vancouver & Victoria
Author: Fodor's
Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2010
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1400004195

Full-color guide • Make your trip to Vancouver & Victoria unforgettable Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Top experiences & attractions • Best Bets for restauants and hotels • Easy-to-read color neighborhood and regional maps Explore Vancouver, Victoria, Whistlery and beyond • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Best outdoor activities, museums, shopping, and whale-watching opportunities Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s Vancouver- and Victoria-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Frequently updated to provide the latest information