Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island

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By Andrew Hempstead

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$17.99

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$23.49 CAD

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Trade Paperback

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Trade Paperback $17.99 $23.49 CAD

Moon Travel Guides: Your World Your Way

Steep mountains divide dense rainforests and rocky shores from thriving cities. Discover the rugged and the cosmopolitan with Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island. Inside you’ll find:

  • Strategic, flexible itineraries, from a long weekend in Victoria to two weeks exploring Vancouver Island, designed for outdoor adventurers, culture and history buffs, families, and more
  • Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Complete one of the world’s great coastal hikes on the West Coast Trail, or try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding through protected fjords. Surf off the wild coast of Tofino, or experience the thrill of hooking a giant salmon on the Campbell River. Taste seafood fresh from the ocean in downtown Victoria and admire the city’s timeless architecture. Spend the day in the colorful Butchart Gardens, learn the history of the First Nations, or discover the region’s natural origins at the Royal BC Museum
  • Honest advice from Vancouver Island expert Andrew Hempstead on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from waterfront lodges to secluded campsites
  • Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
  • Background information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, culture, and local history
With Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island’s practical tips, myriad activities, and 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.

Series:

On Sale
Apr 17, 2018
Page Count
230 pages
Publisher
Moon Travel
ISBN-13
9781640491670

Andrew Hempstead

About the Author

Wandering the streets of St. John's, hiking in Terra Nova National Park, and driving the Irish Loop—Andrew Hempstead has done all of this and more.
 
As a professional travel writer, Andrew spends as much time as possible out on the road. During his travels, he experiences the many and varied delights of Newfoundland and Labrador the same way his readers do.
 
Since the early 1990s, Andrew has authored and updated more than 60 guidebooks, and supplied content for regional and national clients like Expedia and KLM. His photography has appeared in a wide variety of media, ranging from international golf magazines to a Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum.
 
Andrew and his wife Dianne also own Summerthought Publishing, a Canadian regional publisher of nonfiction books. He is a member of The Diners Club® World's 50 Best Restaurants Academy. Andrew has also spoken on travel writing to a national audience and has contributed to a university-level travel writing textbook.

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