{"product_id":"moon-victoria-vancouver-island-whale-watching-hiking-paddling-local-seafood-9798886472127","title":"Moon Victoria \u0026 Vancouver Island: Whale-Watching, Hiking \u0026 Paddling, Local Seafood","description":"\u003cb\u003eCanadian author Andrew Hempstead shows you how to get outside in breathtaking nature and explore charming cities in \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoon Victoria \u0026amp; Vancouver Island. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexible, strategic itineraries, \u003c\/b\u003efrom a long weekend camping with the family to two weeks exploring the best of Vancouver Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnique outdoor experiences: \u003c\/b\u003eHike along the rocky coast, surf or kayak off Tofino, and experience the thrill of catching a giant salmon near Ucluelet. 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Try \u003ci\u003eMoon Canadian Rockies: With Banff \u0026amp; Jasper National Parks.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Moon Travel Guides: \u003c\/b\u003e At Moon Travel Guides, we believe in the power of travel to enrich lives. Our books are written by authors with local expertise, never by AI. Our authors prioritize independent businesses, outdoor recreation, and sustainable travel, so you can have a more meaningful trip. With Moon's trusted, insider advice, you'll find impactful experiences that broaden your horizons, wherever your journey takes you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew Hempstead,Moon Travel Guides\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Moon Travel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.54h x 5.57w x 0.54d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798886472127\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKayaking around Bowen Island, enjoying a powder day at Whistler Blackcomb, chowing down on pancakes at the Elbow Room, joining the mid-day crowd at Butchart Gardens, and surfing on the west coast - \u003cb\u003eAndrew Hempstead\u003c\/b\u003e has done all of this and more. 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