The Best-Selling Victoria Travel Guide eBooks of All Time

Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and is situated to the south of Vancouver Island off the west coast of Canada. Victoria, B.C. is a small, beautiful “Garden City” known for its impressive Butchart Gardens and other parks. The city has the world's most northerly Mediterranean climate.

Introduction to Victoria, British Columbia - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Butchart Gardens - Discovery Island - Victoria Bug Zoo - Beacon Hill Park - Royal British Columbia Museum - Pacific Undersea Gardens - Afternoon Tea at the Empress Hotel - Craigdarroch Castle - Maritime Museum of British Columbia - Chinatown - Inner Harbor - Vancouver & Seattle - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Howard Johnson City Center - The Gatsby Mansion Inn - The Rosewood Inn - Spinnakers Brew Pub and Guest Houses - Hi-Victoria Hostel - Places to Eat and Drink - John’s Place - ReBar - The Dutch Bakery - BC Legislative Dining Room - The Mint - Places to Shop - Government Street Market - Munro’s Books - Ditch Records - Silk Road Tea.

Whether you want to eat the finest Pacific Rim cuisine, explore Stanley Park, or go skiing in Whistler, the local Fodor's travel experts in Vancouver and Victoria are here to help! Fodor's Vancouver and Victoria guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Vancouver and Victoria travel guide includes:.

AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, activities, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “What to Eat in Vancouver and Victoria,” “The Best Things to Buy,” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, cuisine, and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “Under the Radar in Vancouver and Victoria,” A Tour of Stanley Park,“ ”A Crash Course in Okanagan Wines,” and moreLOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsGREEK-LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrasesUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Vancouver, Granville Island, Stanley Park, Butchart Gardens, Victoria, Vancouver Island, Tofino, Ucluelet, Pacific Rim National Park Preserve, Whistler, the Okanagan Valley (Summerland, Peachland, and more)Planning on visiting other destinations in the Pacific Northwest? Check out Fodor's Pacific Northwest, Fodor's Oregon, Fodor's Seattle, and Fodor's Inside Portland. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

Victoria Travel Guide–The West Coast Experience (2014 Edition). This guide is your essential 2014 planning and trip tool for must see and do activities in Victoria from marine adventures to afternoon tea. Known as The City of Gardens, Victoria’s old world charm and combination of great food, activities and people make Victoria a premier destination among travelers worldwide. ***Newly edited and updated with even more information on new activities, attractions and restaurants for 2014.***.

Delivered in convenient eBook format, perfect for computers, tablets, iPhones and smart phones, this guide is packed with information on Victoria including:. •Interesting attractions you won't want to miss. •Tips for choosing the best whale watching, fishing, and marine adventure. •Best beaches. •Best restaurants with links to menus. •Tips on choosing the best accommodations. •Best gardens, both free and paid admission. •Where to experience afternoon tea. •Favorite children's activities. •Memorable walking, hiking, cycling and driving routes. •Music festivals, art and theatre. •Shopping areas and gift ideas. •Most interesting ways to get here. •Driving instructions to all attractions. Plus get your exclusive bonus discount on a marine adventure. Know Victoria Like A Local. Colorful photos, directions and descriptions guide you around Victoria while providing historical background to the places and people that have made Victoria such a great city. Packed with information and links to all recommended attractions you have current maps, restaurant menus, directions and contact information at your fingertips. Turn the pages and discover:. •Must know information before visiting Butchart Gardens. •Where to go for the best soft serve ice cream or fish and chips. •The best spot to spend a rainy day. •Where to get free WiFi. •The history of Victoria from the first explorers to the present day. •What are the best children's activities. •Fun facts: Why do we call it Fort Street and what was Bastion square? •Fun facts: What was the purpose of the beacons for which Beacon Hill Park was named? For the price of a nice cup of coffee you can enjoy this guide in your own home as a planning tool. During your trip, access all the supporting information in your hotel or on the go at one of Victoria's many free WiFi spots located throughout the city. The author Shepherd Stewart grew up in Victoria and has spent the better part of his life working and playing on Vancouver Island. These local roots give him a unique perspective on this great city and the inside scoop on what to see and do in 2014.