Lonely Planet Vancouver & Victoria

Lonely Planet's Vancouver & Victoria is the most comprehensive guide to the region, extensively covering all it has to offer with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Shop for vintage shoes in quirky Gastown, hit the powdered slopes of Grouse Mountain and sample an Indian Pale Ale in a hidden microbrewery - all with your trusted travel companion.

This edition features up-to-date information with all businesses rechecked after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak, plus a visually inspiring collection of the region's best experiences. You'll find new accommodations features, highlights and itineraries to help tailor your trip, and insider tips on eating and drinking in Vancouver and Victoria. Color maps and images throughout reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try, while honest reviews cover all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, shopping and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.

With cultural insights into history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife and politics, plus over 40 maps covering West End, Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Island, Whistler, Victoria, the Southern Gulf Islands and more, this guide is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.