This guide features the very best of Victoria and Vancouver Island--the region's excellent restaurants, interesting wineries, and unique shops.

An Intimate Guide to the Very Best of Victoria & Vancouver Island"The Hills jam-pack their guide with 'you are there' details, photos, pen-and-ink sketches, a history of Victoria and Vancouver Island, and even . . . recipes from their favorite island friends and chefs."-Northwest Palate (Portland, Ore.)This indispensable guide transforms mere tourists into informed visitors with insider tips on how to experience the rich culinary tradition and culture of Victoria and Vancouver Island. Local experts Kathleen and Gerald Hill will take you step-by-step through the most interesting wineries and excellent restaurants to meet the people who live, labor, cultivate, and cook in this magnificent region. You'll also discover where the locals go, where to find real bargains, and where to splurge on the area's best offerings. Discover: Eclectic shops and quaint lodgingsFine dining recommendations for every budgetVancouver Island's organic farms and wineriesRecipes from the area's best regional chefsAnnual festivals and events