Lonely Planet's Vancouver & Victoria is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Shop for vintage shoes in quirky Gastown, hit the powdered slopes of Grouse Mountain and sample an Indian Pale Ale in a hidden microbrewery - all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Vancouver & Victoria Travel Guide:

What's NEW in this edition?

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak

NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Vancouver and Victoria's best experiences and where to have them 

What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas 

NEW Accommodations feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Eating & drinking in Vancouver and Victoria - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try

Color maps and images throughout

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Over 40 maps 

Covers West End, Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Island, Whistler, Victoria, the Southern Gulf Islands, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Vancouver & Victoria, our most comprehensive guide to the region, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. 

Visiting Vancouver for a week or less? Lonely Planet's Pocket Vancouver guide is a handy-sized guide focused on the city's can't-miss experiences.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 

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