Author: Lesley McKnight
Publisher: Brindle and Glass
ISBN: 1897142528
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 242

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Collects twenty-two stories in which children explain the history and culture of Vancouver.

Author: Victoria Bushnell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781551922904
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 292

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What shall we do today? Rain or shine, any season of the year-on any budget-Vancouver is a city filled with fun activities for kids and their parents. Whether first-time visitor or long-time resident, readers will find plenty to surprise and delight them in this practical guidebook. Parks, beaches, shopping malls, museums-each is examined from a kid's-eye view. This indispensable guide lists all pertinent details-everything from kid-friendly restaurants and kid-oriented stores to child-related emergency facilities-plus tips and insights into how to get the best out of your visit. Helpful basics on how to get around the city and where to stay are combined with a breakdown of the special attractions of each of Greater Vancouver's neighbourhoods and surrounding communities. Also included are discount coupons to help stretch your dollar. With this book in hand, there's no reason for you and your kids to be bored in Vancouver.

Author: David J. Adams
Publisher: Good Night Books
ISBN: 160219937X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20

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In the colorful pages of this enchanting board book, young readers are treated to a personal tour of one of the most exciting cities in the world. Children quickly recognize their favorite landmarks and attractions, including English Bay, Lions Gate Bridge, Granville Island, Vancouver Aquarium, Lynn Canyon, Science World, Library Square, Stanley Park, Grouse Mountain Skyride, snowboarding, Gulf Islands, wildlife, and more.

Author: Eve Lazarus
Publisher: *Frommers
ISBN: 9781894413343
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 260

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Family vacations have never been so easy with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places local parents and kids like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go-they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges, and tells you which ones are kid-friendly. Every Frommer's with Kids Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and outdoor activities. You'd be lost without us! This new first edition of Frommer's Vancouver with Kids reveals the most fun and exciting experiences on Canada's West Coast. It's full of incredibly detailed tips - right down to which hotels offer cribs and rollaway beds and which restaurants offer high chairs and kids' menus. Inside you'll learn where to find the top ten attractions; some great neighborhood strolls; children's entertainment, from concerts to puppet shows; tips for rainy-day activities; kid-oriented shopping, and places to climb and ski and bike and play. There are even suggested itineraries for each age group making trip planning a snap! Let Frommer's Vancouver with Kids show your family the exciting sights and sounds of Vancouver.

Author: Tim Jepson
Publisher: Rough Guides
ISBN: 9781843532453
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 332

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This travel guide to Vancouver and the surrounding area features advice on where to go and what to do, from sea-kayaking off the Gulf Islands to the museums and galleries downtown. Maps and plans help the reader pinpoint recommended hotels, restaurants and attractions.

Author: Judi Lees
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811836142
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 260

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Now freshly updated, this popular guidebook offers visitors everything they need to know to plan a delightful stay. Written by a longtime Vancouver resident, this edition features chapters on restaurants, hotels, museums, entertainment, shopping, excursions to nearby wilderness areas, and fun things to do with children. Photos. Ilustrations. Maps.

Author: Gail Buente
Publisher: Formac Publishing Company Limited
ISBN: 0887808336
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 220

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The 2010 Winter Olympics are giving Vancouver and Whistler great new and exciting facilities, venues and attractions. Local authors highlight the new transportation, museums and galleries, as well as what is best and new in shopping, dining and entertainment. Knowledgeable contributors explore Vancouver's distinctive neighborhoods including the downtown, Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Island, Kitsilano, the North Shore, Commercial Drive, and the up-and-coming Yaletown area. This edition features the world-renowned Canadian resort municipality of Whistler, cohost of the 2010 Winter Olympics and the site for most of the alpine, Nordic and sliding events. The edition also provides updated information on the major tourist destinations of Victoria, the Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast. An up-to-date listing section gives essential contact information for the best in nightlife, theater, museums, attractions, recommended dining, as well as accommodation and tips on how to get around. New full-color photography complements the text.

Author: Formac Publishing Company Limited
Publisher: Formac Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780887806919
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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This guidebook provides a wealth of up-to-date information about Canada's West Coast, complete with over 300 color photographs. Local writers explore both Vancouver and Victoria and their distinctive neighbourhoods. There's detailed coverage of Vancouver's Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium and Canada Place as well as nearby destinations of Whistler, the Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast. In Victoria, this guide highlights the Parliament buildings, Inner Harbour and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

Author: Formac Publishing Company Limited
Publisher: Formac Publishing Company Limited
ISBN: 0887805205
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 220

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Vancouver and Victoria are among Canada's most appealing cities: this guide will help you discover the best of both. Local writers offer their inside knowledge of what to see, where to stay, eat, and shop. Chapters on top attractions, entertainment, art galleries, parks and gardens, annual events and "kids' stuff" provide an informed, accessible overview. There are chapters devoted to each of Vancouver's distinctive neighbourhoods, and sections outlining excursions to Whistler, the Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast. Extensive listings detail the sites covered by the authors, and maps of neighbourhoods, attractions, restaurants and hotels will help you find your way. With hundreds of original colour photographs this guide is both a keepsake and an indispensable companion to your stay in British Columbia.

Author: Linda Bailey
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1525309773
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

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Stanley’s people go out a lot. Stanley is a good dog, but one night, while they’re away, the temptation becomes too great and he sneaks up onto the couch. What a wonderful experience! Soon he’s also blasting the music, dancing around the living room and raiding the fridge. Stanley’s never had so much fun! But after a couple of weeks something is missing, and Stanley realizes that partying alone has lost its thrill.