Moon Vancouver: With Victoria, Vancouver Island & Whistler (Second Edition): Neighborhood Walks, Outdoor Adventures, Beloved Loc

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Set on the edge of the Pacific and bursting with culture and life, Vancouver is a delight to explore. Immerse yourself in the best of the city with Moon Vancouver. * Explore the City: Navigate by neighbourhood or by activity with colour-coded maps, or follow one of our self-guided neighbourhood walks * See the Sights: Cycle along the coast at Stanley Park, kayak local waterways, learn about indigenous history at the Vancouver Museum of Anthropology, and soak in gorgeous nature views from atop Grouse Mountain * Get a Taste of the City: Sip a perfect pour-over coffee, browse the artistically arranged stalls at the Granville Island Public Market, or dig into some of the best Chinese food in North America * Bars and Nightlife: Sample local craft beer, enjoy cocktails on lush patios or in cozy speakeasies, and plug into Vancouver's artsy side with an eclectic lineup of everything from indie rock to world music * Local Advice: Vancouver expert Carolyn B. Heller shares her favourite places in her adopted city * Strategic Itineraries: See the best of Vancouver with itineraries designed for families, gourmands, history buffs, nature-lovers, and artists, with day trips to Victoria, Vancouver Island, and Whistler * Full-Colour Photos and Detailed Maps so you can explore on your own, plus an easy-to-read foldout map to use on the go * Handy Tools: Background information on the landscape, history, and culture, packaged in a book slim enough to fit in your coat pocket Experience the real Vancouver with Moon's practical tips and insider know-how. Hitting the road? Check out Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip.

Born and raised in the United States, Carolyn B. Heller relocated to Vancouver with her husband and twin daughters in 2003. She has been enthusiastically exploring her adopted city ever since. You can often find her running along the seawall, going to theater or storytelling events, or sampling a new Asian restaurant.Carolyn is an avid traveler and passionate food lover who has eaten from street carts, in fine restaurants, and everywhere in between in nearly 50 countries. She has contributed to more than 50 other travel and restaurant guides. Her articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Perceptive Travel, Roads & Kingdoms, Real Weddings, and many other publications. She's also a Vancouver-based correspondent for Forbes Travel Guide.Follow Carolyn's adventures at www.cbheller.com and on Twitter or Instagram @CarolynBHeller.