Kurzbeschreibung
Mountain ranges, rolling plains, lush rainforest and moonscape Badlands: get back to nature with Footprint's fully revised and updated guide to Western Canada. Now in its 4th edition this guide gives you everything you need to get the most from the great outdoors, whether you want to strike out on your own or go with an adventure tour operator. Detailed listings include ranches and wilderness lodges, B&B s and bush camps, plus the best places to eat and, crucially, how to get around, whether it's by car, bus, train or snowmobile! In-depth listings of all the best adventure activities, from hiking and biking to canoeing, skiing, rock climbing and whitewater rafting * Covering British Columbia, the Rockies, Alberta and the Yukon * Thorough listings of where to eat, sleep and drink to suit every budget * Plus some secrets the locals normally keep to themselves About Footprint Handbooks: * Footprint Handbooks are written and designed for experienced independent travelers looking to get off the beaten track * Written by a small team of experts with first-hand knowledge creating books rich in places and attractions simply not covered in other guidebooks * Among the most comprehensive and detailed travel guides available, with more places to visit and things to do * Light-weight and durable format make them ideal for long-haul breaks
Über den Autor
Matthew Gardner grew up in London (England, not Ontario!), gaining a French degree from Bristol University, and a teaching diploma from Goldsmiths College, London. He spent two years teaching, then a decade travelling the world, writing several travel guides along the way (plus the obligatory unfinished novels). He met his wife, Alison, in Mexico. She is a Canadian chef and artist, who has lived in almost every major town in this book. The couple lived in the West Kootenays, British Columbia, for seven years, and currently reside in Victoria.
