Reiseführer Kanada Westen mit Alaska

The comprehensive travel guide to Western Canada and Alaska is primarily aimed at readers who wish to explore and experience Western Canada on their own. The introductory chapter provides all the important information from a tourist perspective regarding the destinations of Canada and Alaska. This is followed by detailed discussions on flights to and within Canada, as well as travel options, specifically car and RV rentals, hotels, motels, hostels, and camping. The advantages and disadvantages of these alternatives are presented with cost comparisons. Many tips and hints help avoid unnecessary expenses, time loss, and frustration. The travel section offers a dense network of routes throughout the West and Alaska, including access from Seattle, USA. Key chapters focus on British Columbia with Vancouver Island (including all ferry connections), the Alberta Rocky Mountains, and the North with the Alaska, Klondike, Cassiar, and McKenzie Highways, along with side roads. Additionally, there are numerous suggestions for activities along the way: hiking, swimming, white-water rafting, canoe trips, horseback riding, biking, gold panning, and whale watching. Everything you need to know about national and provincial parks, geography and climate, culture, history, and the present.