Western Canada

An expert author on Canada highlights such outdoor activities as rafting, hiking, and skiing, and provides a range of accommodations found in Western Canada--from back-country huts to four-star hotels. Photos, illustrations, and maps.

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Do you want to know about the best ski slopes in the Kootenays, newest restaurants in Vancouver, or the coziest bed-and-breakfasts in the Yukon? You'll find what you're looking for in Moon Handbooks Western Canada. Covering the finest sights, activities, and adventures from the Northwest Territories down to Calgary, this guidebook is the key to any Canadian adventure. Included are photographs and essentials on accommodations for every taste and budget, from campgrounds in Whitehorse and bed-and-breakfasts in Victoria to the historic Banff Springs Hotel. Author and veteran traveler Andrew Hempstead, an Alberta resident, gives tips on great destinations off the beaten path, plus insight into the unique history and cultures of the region. Complete with detailed maps and up-to-date contact information, Moon Handbooks Western Canada is the comprehensive resource for a thoroughly uncommon experience.