Traveler's Companion Western Canada Author:Donald Carroll, Laura Purdom Western Canada figures in the dreams of every traveler. A richly varied land, it is renowned for its spectacular alpine scenery, for the striking art of its Pacific West Coast natives, and for its abundant wildlife. The Traveler's Western Canada Companion is your indispensable guide to this grand region from its peerless great outdoors to its bo... more »oming, youthful cities. Take in Vancouver with its magnificent western seaboard setting; Calgary, still sparkling with Winter Olympics glory; and Winnipeg, surrounded by prairie land, yet steeped in cultural treasures. Marvel at natural wonders: the aquamarine waters of Lake Louise, the ancient rain forests of British Columbia, and the alpine heights of the Canadian Rockies. Journey to Canada's off-the-beaten-path treasures: the Inside Passage, Canada's historic inland waterway; Alberta's fossil-rich badlands; and the Yukon's glacier-locked Kluane National Park. Along the way, the authors share their experience and frank opinions, offering recommendations for recreation from heli-skiing to motor coach touring, dining options from the Ukrainian flavors of Winnipeg to the Asian tang of Vancouver, and exceptional accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets.« less