TIME OUT VANCOUVER (2ND ED.)

Surrounded by stunning scenery, and gearing up to host the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver is regularly voted one of the most livable cities in the world. Time Out''s local experts cover all of this sophisticated yet neighborly city in this illustrated guide. They direct readers not only to where to dine, stay, and play in Vancouver proper, but also into the fascinating surrounding area, from snowcapped Whistler to storied British-style Victoria, the unique ecosystem of wine-producing Okanagan, and the splendid diversity of the Gulf Islands.