Lonely Planet British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies

John Lee

Description

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 after2020's COVID-19 outbreakNEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies's best experiences and where to have themNEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotelColor maps and images throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politicsOver 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. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

Sujets

• Columbia Británica
• British Columbia
• Colombie-Britannique

Informations

• Publié par: Lonely Planet
• Date de parution: 01 décembre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781837580965
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 29 Mo

Extrait

British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies

Contents

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Welcome to British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies
British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies’ Top Experiences
Need to Know
Month by Month
Itineraries
National & Regional Parks
Outdoor Activities
Regions at a Glance

ON THE ROAD

Alberta
Edmonton
Calgary
Banff & Jasper National Parks
Kananaskis Country
Canmore
Icefields Parkway
Banff Town
Lake Louise
Jasper Town & Around
Southern Alberta
Drumheller
Dinosaur Provincial Park
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Lethbridge
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
Waterton Lakes National Park
Crowsnest Pass
Northern Alberta
Peace River & Around
Mackenzie Highway
Lake District
British Columbia
Vancouver
Lower Mainland
Richmond & Steveston
New Westminster
Bowen Island
Sea To Sky Highway
Squamish & Around
Whistler
Sunshine Coast
Gibsons
Roberts Creek
Sechelt
Powell River
Vancouver Island
Victoria
Southern Vancouver Island
Cowichan Valley
Nanaimo
Parksville & Qualicum
Port Alberni
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Tofino
Ucluelet
Denman & Hornby Islands
Comox Valley
Campbell River
Strathcona Provincial Park
North Vancouver Island
Southern Gulf Islands
Salt Spring Island
North & South Pender Islands
Galiano Island
Saturna Island
Mayne Island
Fraser & Thompson Valleys
EC Manning Provincial Park
Fraser River Canyon
Lytton
Kamloops
Sun Peaks
Okanagan Valley
Osoyoos
Oliver
Vaseux Lake
Penticton
Penticton to Kelowna
Kelowna
Vernon
North of Vernon
The Kootenays & The Rockies
Revelstoke
Revelstoke to Golden
Golden
Yoho National Park
Kootenay National Park
Radium Hot Springs
Radium Hot Springs to Fernie
Fernie
Kimberley
Cranbrook
Cranbrook to Rossland
Rossland
Nelson
Nelson to Revelstoke
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
Williams Lake to Prince George
Barkerville & Around
Bowron Lake
Wells Gray Provincial Park
Chilcotin & Highway 20
Bella Coola Valley
Northern British Columbia
Prince Rupert
Haida Gwaii
Prince Rupert to Prince George
Prince George
Prince George to Alberta
Stewart-Cassiar Highway
Alaska Highway
Yukon Territory
Whitehorse
Alaska Highway
British Columbia to Whitehorse
Whitehorse to Alaska
Haines Highway
Klondike Highway
Carcross
Carmacks
Stewart Crossing
Dawson City
Dempster Highway
Arctic Parks

UNDERSTAND

History
Wild Creatures
The Arts Scene
Indigenous Cultures
West Coast Cuisine
Drinking in BC & Beyond

SURVIVAL GUIDE

Directory A–Z
Accessible Travel
Accommodations
Children
Customs Regulations
Discount Cards
Electricity
Food
Health
Insurance
Internet Access
Legal Matters
LGBTIQ+ Travelers
Maps
Money
Opening Hours
Post
Public Holidays
Responsible Travel
Safe Travel
Telephone
Time
Toilets
Tourist Information
Visas
Women Travelers
Work
Transportation
Getting There & Away
Entering the Region
Air
Land
Sea
Getting Around
Air
Bicycle
Boat
Bus
Car & Motorcycle
Local Transportation
Train
Behind the Scenes
Our Writers

COVID-19
We have re-checked every business in this book before publication to ensure that it is still open after the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the economic and social impacts of COVID-19 will continue to be felt long after the outbreak has been contained, and many businesses, services and events referenced in this guide may experience ongoing restrictions. Some businesses may be temporarily closed, have changed their opening hours and services, or require bookings; some unfortunately could have closed permanently. We suggest you check with venues before visiting for the latest information.
Welcome to British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies

Grand peaks, boundless forests and a seemingly endless coastline studded with dramatic beaches made falling for this region easy when I moved here. Add in the chance to see bears, bald eagles and even a wolf or two in the wild, and I knew I would never want to leave. But it’s not just the dazzling nature that makes me love it here. From big city scenes to quirky small communities and from farm-to-table dining to adventurous local beer, I never run out of reasons to call this area my adopted forever home.

Tod Mountain, British Columbia | HARRY BEUGELINK/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

By John Lee, Writer

@johnleewriter
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British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies’ Top Experiences

1 SPECTACULAR NATURE
The grand outdoors is the defining feature of Canada’s most dramatically scenic region. From the looming snow-capped peaks of the Rockies to the massive white-sand beaches of Vancouver Island, locals and visitors never run out of reasons to slip on their hiking gear. The reward? A deep feeling of reconnecting with nature, along with plenty of reasons to sigh deeply at some once-in-a-lifetime vistas.

RUSS HEINL/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Gaze at a Glacial Lake
The Rockies are jam-packed with camera-worthy panoramas. But Lake Louise (pictured) – a turquoise jewel framed by sawtooth crags – is a Banff National Park must-see. Explore less-traveled trails and you’ll soon be communing with this magical spot as if you’re the only person here.

GREG MCLEMORE/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Hit the Beaches
Vancouver Island’s wild western shoreline is home to some of the most achingly beautiful natural bays in North America. Base yourself in Tofino (pictured) and spend long, languid days exploring these huge, gently-curving local beaches (pictured).

ANDREW FERGUSON/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Hop the Islands
Book some slow-travel BC Ferries jaunts and you’ll be blinking in the breeze at ocean panoramas studded with little landmasses topped with trees. The ferries stop at several Southern Gulf Islands – including Mayne, Galiano and Salt Spring (pictured) – and each offers tranquil woodland walks and hilltop shoreline views.

ROXANA GONZALEZ/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Top Experiences
2 OUTDOOR ACTION
There are countless memorable ways to interact with this rugged region’s mighty alfresco setting. From tree-hugging wilderness hikes to breathtaking ocean kayaking to some of North America’s most celebrated skiing and snowboarding, working up a sweat alongside the steely-calved locals couldn’t be easier. The biggest challenge? Finding a way to fit it all in to your itinerary.

Tackle the Trails
The Rockies hooks hikers who love epic encounters with forests, alpine meadows and towering peaks under cathedral-like blue skies. Banff (pictured) is an ideal hub, with options for every skill and fitness level.

GALYNA ANDRUSHKO/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Paddle Time
BC’s shoreline hosts surfing, scuba diving, whale watching and more. But ocean kayaking is the most idyllic way to commune with the aquatic outdoors.

Broken Group Islands, BC | RON WATTS/DESIGN PICS/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Hit the Slopes
Whistler (pictured) is a winter-season must for ski and snowboard fans. Its twin mountaintops (linked by a dramatic gondola ride) offer dozens of spectacular runs, while its gabled village is a wind-down hot spot after all that muscle-stretching action.

SXMSON/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Top Experiences
3 AMAZING HISTORY
This region was founded on colorful stories and characters. And for visitors there are countless ways to bring this rich heritage to life, from charming small-town museums to carefully-preserved historic sites that feel like they’re filled with the friendly ghosts of yesteryear. The trick to tapping into this evocative past? Slow down and look for guided walking tours.

Wander the Old West
Step back into the region’s pioneer-era past at Barkerville (pictured), complete with preserved storefronts, hotels and homes. Costumed characters walk the streets, adding to the time-travel feel.

JR REYES/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Dive into Dawson
Encounter the gritty Gold Rush in Dawson , a quirky frontier town built for back-in-the-day prospectors. Boardwalk streets and painted storefronts abound, while local bars feel like vintage saloons.

Discover a Fishy Past
Richmond’s Gulf of Georgia Cannery is BC’s best industrial museum. Learn about this humungous former salmon processing plant, complete with tales of ‘slimers’ and cannery cats.

Top Experiences
4 INDIGENOUS CULTURES
Indigenous locals have called this area home for thousands of years, and there are many ways to explore this storied past and resurgent contemporary culture. From brilliantly curated museums to in-depth heritage centers to revelatory guided tours, these experiences will deepen and contextualize your visit.

Explore the History
The dramatically named Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (pictured) is a Unesco-listed center that evocatively profiles the intriguing history and latter-day culture of the local Blackfoot people.

RUSS HEINL/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Visit a Museum
Vancouver’s celebrated Museum of Anthropology (pictured) reverentially showcases indigenous culture, complete with beautiful artifacts, detailed carvings and in-depth displays.

XUANLU WANG/SHUTTERSTOCK © ARCHITECT: ARTHUR ERICKSON

Discover Haida Gwaii
A ferry or plane from the mainland brings you to the mystical Haida Gwaii archipelago. Museums, tours and soul-stirring visits to former village sites await (pictured).

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC IMAGE COLLECTION/ALAMY ©

Top Experiences
5 WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
Nature isn’t just about grand scenery here; there are also countless opportunities to gaze at critters in the wild that you rarely spot so easily elsewhere. From bald eagles to grizzly bears and from orcas to hummingbirds, this region is a treasure trove of chances to encounter the teeth and claws of the natural world.

Drive-thru Safari
The super-scenic Icefields Parkway (pictured) route between Banff and Jasper is flanked by snow-capped mountains. But it’s also a view-tastic chance to see everything from