Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island: Coastal Recreation, Museums & Gardens, Whale-Watching (Travel Guide)

Discover a place where the rugged and the cosmopolitan blend seamlessly. Inside Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries, from a long weekend camping with the family to two weeks exploring the best of Vancouver Island Unique outdoor experiences: Hike along the rocky coast, stand-up paddleboard through protected fjords, and experience the thrill of hooking a giant salmon The best local flavor: Feast on seafood fresh from the ocean in downtown Victoria and admire the city's timeless architecture. Wander the colorful Butchart Gardens or learn about the region's natural history at the Royal BC Museum Honest advice on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around from expert writer Andrew Hempstead Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Thorough background on the culture and history, wildlife, and geography Find your adventure with Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island . Hitting the road? Check out Moon U.S. & Canadian Rocky Mountains Road Trip . Craving more of Canada's wilderness? Try Moon Canadian Rockies. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media. **Discover a place where the rugged and the cosmopolitan blend seamlessly. Inside __Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island__ you'll find:**- **Unique outdoor experiences:** Hike along the rocky coast, stand-up paddleboard through protected fjords, and experience the thrill of hooking a giant salmon - **Honest advice** on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around from expert writer Andrew Hempstead - **Thorough background** on the culture and history, wildlife, and geography Hitting the road? Check out . Craving more of Canada's wilderness? Try **About Moon Travel Guides:** For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media. "Charming, cosmopolitan Victoria is the gateway to adventure on Vancouver Island, where rugged coastline and deep green forests awat."-- Back cover Canadian author Andrew Hempstead reveals the best of Victoria and Vancouver Island in this updated guide, from local charm to outdoor recreation