Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler

The 2010 Winter Olympics are giving Vancouver and Whistler great new and exciting facilities, venues and attractions. Local authors highlight the new transportation, museums and galleries, as well as what is best and new in shopping, dining and entertainment.

Knowledgeable contributors explore Vancouver’s distinctive neighborhoods including the downtown, Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Island, Kitsilano, the North Shore, Commercial Drive, and the up-and-coming Yaletown area.

This edition features the world-renowned Canadian resort municipality of Whistler, cohost of the 2010 Winter Olympics and the site for most of the alpine, Nordic and sliding events. The edition also provides updated information on the major tourist destinations of Victoria, the Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast.

An up-to-date listing section gives essential contact information for the best in nightlife, theater, museums, attractions, recommended dining, as well as accommodation and tips on how to get around. New full-color photography complements the text.