Take a morning stroll around Vancouver's Stanley Park and you will feel like you are in an evergreen forest, where intricately carved totem poles stand beneath giant Douglas-fir trees. If it's raining head for the Aquarium to catch a glimpse of the famous Beluga whales; if it's sunny make for Chinatown - the third largest in North America - to experience the melting pot that is Vancouver first hand. The Canadian Rockies are Canada's premier attraction and a must-see destination. Here you can go trekking for days enjoying beautiful mountain scenery, or stay at a luxury lodge surrounded by thick virgin-green forest. From Vancouver's chilled-out beaches to the awesome Canadian Rockies, this Footprintfocus guide will help you get the best out of your trip.
* Essentials section with practical advice on getting around.
* Highlights map of key regions so you know what not to miss.
* Comprehensive listings including where to eat & sleep, plus where to go canoeing, climbing and skiing.
* Detailed street maps for Vancouver, Calgary and other important towns.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.

Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Vancouver & Canadian Rockies without weighing you down.

The content of Footprintfocus Vancouver & Canadian Rockies guide has been extracted from Footprint's Western Canada Handbook.