Not enough detail if you're there for more than a few daysMarch 5, 2007 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I liked: most of the pictures, the fact it's spiral bound and therefore stays open when you want it to, some of the walks, the attempt at prioritisation of things to do/see, the sections on "do X in Y days" and the fact that it covered the Rockies as well as BC.
I didn't like: the level of detail, which I found poor, the fact that the things to do/places to stay/places to eat sections were landscape while the rest of the book was portrait (and ran over 2 pages which made it confusing to read), the lack of info on routes and driving in Canada. I found my Rough Guide to Canada much more useful and more detailed on BC and the Rockies even though it covered the whole of the country.
Worth getting only if you think "Canada's OK, but not for the WHOLE weekend"...
Great BookJune 29, 2006 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I think there is perhaps some snobbery with readers liking lonely planet or rough guide but you'd be wrong to ignore this great book.
Very easy to read whilst out & about, actually recommends the same as all the other books and provides good itineraries, if you only buy one book for your trip buy this one.
Enjoy your holiday....it's a great area of the world!!
Handy guideOctober 5, 2004 34 out of 35 found this review helpful
I bought this book because of the reviews, and because it sounded like a practical little guide. I can happily report that it's stood up to scrutiny, and will form part of our hand luggage on the flight to Calgary in a couple of weeks time.
It doesn't go into huge detail on different places, but that's not the point of it - it's a good little book to give you ideas about what to do, where to go and so on. It doesn't go into particular detail on the Kootenays region, but I'd say it's an essential book for those wanting to plan a road trip between Calgary and Vancouver, or for people looking to get an overview of a very large area.
Excellently presentedFebruary 4, 2004 45 out of 45 found this review helpful
This is a lively, enthusiatic guide to travelling around Vancoucer, Victoria and the Rockies. It includes detail maps of all the key areas including Vancouver itself and also has area maps with areas of particular interest clearly marked. I used this guide in conjunction with The Rough Guide for a recent 14 day fly-drive holiday and it didn't let me down. The highlight of the book is detailing suggested routes whether you're going for 1 week or 4 weeks. This allows you to squeeze as much out of your trip as possible.
Spiral Guides RuleNovember 5, 2003 37 out of 37 found this review helpful
I wouldnt go anyway without my spiral guide and this holiday was no exception (Visited BC & Alberta indepentely during May/June 2003).
I converted to these guides some three years ago. I love the layout and siz of the guide - fits in your pocket nicely. It has a splashproof cover and the two flaps make great bookmarkers.
As for the contents, for this trip I found there was enough information for the larger tourist areas to point me in the right direction.
These guides are much easier to read than Lonely Planet if you want a good (but still comprehensive) overview. I particuarly love the hints and tips for the 'must sees'.
Would highly recommend this guide and it has already been loaned to my friend for her forthcoming visit!!
