Lonely Planet Vancouver (City Guide)

Cycle the wilds of Stanley Park, gawk at towering First Nations crest poles or even get nekkid at Wreck Beach – no matter where you go, Vancouver is the envy of the Pacific Northwest. Scale the heights of the cosmopolitan City of Glass with our smart, streetwise and stylish guide.

Get Out & About – explore Vancouver’s mosaic of neighborhoods, where the urban jungle is a rain forest and mountains tower over skyscrapers.

Eat, Drink & Be Merry – steal the scene with more than 300 insider reviews of restaurants and nightlife.

Sleep Like An Angel – at regal historic hotels or peaceful B&Bs with breakfast delivered straight to your door; our independent guide lists the best for all budgets.

Find Your Way – from the West End to East Van and back again with our fully cross-referenced color maps.

Go Beyond The City Limits – rocket down the slopes at Whistler Blackcomb, escape to old-world Victoria or laze in the lotus land of the Southern Gulf Islands.