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Moon Travel Guides: Your World Your Way Steep mountains divide dense rainforests and rocky shores from thriving modern cities. Discover the rugged and the cosmopolitan with Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island.Inside you'll find:Strategic Itineraries in an easy-to-navigate format, such as "The Best of Vancouver Island," "Family Camping Trip," and "First Nations Highlights"Curated advice from local writer Andrew HempsteadFull-color with vibrant, helpful photosDetailed maps and directions for exploring on your ownActivities and ideas for every traveler: Complete one of the world's great coastal hikes, or try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding through protected fjords. Surf the wild coast, or experience the thrill of hooking a giant salmon. Taste seafood fresh from the ocean in downtown Victoria and admire the city's timeless architecture. Spend the day in the colorful Butchart Gardens, or learn about the region's natural history at the Royal BC MuseumIn-depth coverage of Victoria, Sidney, Souther Gulf Islands, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Ucluelet, Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino, Oceanside, the Comox Valley, the Campbell River, Port McNeill, Port Hardy and the Far North, and moreBackground information on the landscape, culture, and neighborhood historyEssential insight for travelers on recreation, transportation, and accommodations, packaged in a book slim enough to fit in your daypackWith Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island's practical tips, myriad activities, and an 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.
About the Author
As a fulltime guidebook writer and photographer, Andrew Hempstead spent much of the last three decades travelling the world from his home in Banff, Canada. Hempstead has authored, coauthored, and updated over 80 guidebooks that have sold over 800,000 copies. His books are available worldwide and have been translated into multiple languages. Major guidebook clients include Avalon Travel, Frommer's, Michelin, Odyssey, Dorling Kindersley, and Michelin. His travelwriting has also appeared in dozens of different magazines and online for clients such as Alaska Airlines, Expedia, and Travel Alberta. He also writes and edits for a number of regional and national corporate clients.
