Secret Vancouver : The Unique Guidebook to Vancouver's Hidden Sites, Sounds, and Tastes Book

Hidden hotels, gourmet restaurants, trendy nightspots, exotic excursions, and little-known legends are featured in this travel guide to off-the-beaten-path Vancouver sites. Covered are places and activities that will appeal to all types of travelers, from outdoor adventurers in search of kayaking, cycling, and birdwatching to culture devotees who will relish the Museum of Anthropology and aboriginal art. Local customs of blackberry picking and raccoon watching complement travel listings about the ultra-chic Yaletown restaurants, the Punjabi market, the vintage clothiers on Main Street, and the ferryboat to Granville Island.

About the Author:
Alison Appelbe is a travel writer who has contributed to Globe and Mail, National Post, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and Western Living. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.