Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9781787013643
• eBook ISBN: 9781788687409

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Washington wine country, hop a ferry to the San Juan Islands, and dive into the hipster playground of Portland - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest: NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with Wi-Fi, ATM and transportation info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids What's New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered NEW Accommodations feature gathers all the information you need to choose where to stay NEW Where to Stay in Seattle map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 60 maps Covers Seattle, Bellingham, the San Juan Islands, Olympic Peninsula, Washington Cascades, Central & Eastern Washington, Portland, Wine Country, Ashland, Eastern Oregon, Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest is our most comprehensive guide to Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more. eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get

Vancouver, Whistler & Vancouver Island

Vancouver

Whistler & The Sunshine Coast

Whistler

Sunshine Coast

Vancouver Island

Victoria

Saanich Peninsula & Around

Sooke & Around

Cowichan Valley

Nanaimo

Parksville & Qualicum

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Ucluelet

Tofino

Comox Valley

Campbell River

Port Hardy

Cape Scott Provincial Park

Southern Gulf Islands

Salt Spring Island

North & South Pender Islands

Mayne Island

Galiano Island

Vancouver, Whistler & Vancouver Island

Why Go?

Visitors to Canada’s westernmost province are never short of superlatives when typing their travel blogs. It’s hard not to be moved by looming mountains, wildlife-packed forests and uncountable kilometers of pristine coastline that slow your heartbeat like a spa treatment. But British Columbia (BC) is much more than just a nature-hugging diorama. Cosmopolitan Vancouver is an animated fusion of cuisines and cultures from Asia and beyond, while historic Victoria and resort town Whistler have their own vibrant, alluring scenes. And for sheer character, it’s hard to beat the province’s kaleidoscope of quirky little communities, from the rustic Sunshine Coast to the laid-back Southern Gulf Islands. Wherever you head, of course, the great outdoors will always be calling. Don’t just point your camera at it. BC is unbeatable for the kind of life-enhancing skiing, kayaking, hiking and biking you’ll want to brag about to everyone back home.

When to Go

• Dec–Mar Powder action stripes the slopes of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.
• Jul & Aug Beaches, patios and a plethora of overlapping festivals enliven Vancouver.
• Sep & Oct Great surfing and the start of storm-watching season lure many to Tofino.

Best Places to Eat

A Salmon n’ Bannock

A Purebread

A Acorn

A Tree House Cafe

Best Places to Stay

A Skwachàys Lodge

A Ocean Island Inn

A Free Spirit Spheres

A Crown Ma...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to the Pacific Northwest
• The Pacific Northwest’s Top 25
• Need to Know
• What’s New
• Accommodations
• If You Like…
• Month by Month
• Itineraries
• Eat & Drink Like a Local
• Pacific Northwest Road Trips
• Pacific Northwest Outdoors
• Family Travel
• Regions at a Glance
• Seattle
• Northwestern Washington & The San Juan Islands
• Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast
• Washington Cascades
• Central & Eastern Washington
• Portland
• The Willamette Valley & Wine Country
• Columbia River Gorge
• Central Oregon & The Oregon Cascades
• Oregon Coast
• Ashland & Southern Oregon
• Eastern Oregon
• Vancouver, Whistler & Vancouver Island
• Understand the Pacific Northwest
• History
• Life as a Pacific Northwesterner
• Music & the Arts
• Wild Things
• Sustainable Pacific Northwest
• Directory A–Z
• Transportation
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers