9Marco Polo Pocket Guide Canada West: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore Western Canada with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the region's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful part of Canada has to offer... If you love the outdoors then Western Canada is your dream destination. Here you can watch a family of bears on the shores of a fjord, enjoy the silence of the mighty Yukon River, camp with cowboys in the vast prairies or go rafting through wild river rapids. And coupled with this breath-taking, unspoilt, pristine landscape is Vancouver, a young, vibrant city with captivating charm and casual, European flair, a dynamic metropolis set against a dramatic backdrop of dark green mountains... This is Canada West! Your Marco Polo Canada West Pocket Guide includes: - Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the region. Discover Fort Langley, the backdrop for many Hollywood movies, relax after a long walk in natural hot springs or stay in a rustic pioneer lodge. - Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best 'only in' Canada West experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself. - Sightseeing - all the top sights are organized by area so you can easily plan your trip. - Discovery Tours - specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Canada West. Experience all of Western Canada's unique character with these personal tours. See the prairies in Calgary, the ice-covered peaks of the Rockies, the lake districts of British Columbia and the Pacific coast in Vancouver. - Canada West in full-color - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Canada West includes full-color photos throughout the guide bringing the region to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip. - Touring App - download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again! - Road Atlas and pull-out map - we've included a detailed road atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. A small city map of downtown Vancouver is also included. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Canada West to show you around the western provinces of Canada. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Canada West has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.