Vancouver : the unknown city by Mackie, John, 1956-, Reeder, Sarah, 1971- instant download

Vancouver : the unknown city by Mackie, John, 1956-, Reeder, Sarah, 1971- instant download

265 pages : 23 cm, \"Vancouver, the burgeoning metropolis of Canada's west coast, is a young city, but one with an intriguing past and a dynamic future: one of the world's top ten tourist destinations and one of the world's most livable cities, Vancouver will host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Vancouver: The Unknown City unearths a wealth of city lore, offers tantalizing tidbits of offbeat factoids, and reveals surprising anecdotes, all of which establish that there is more to Vancouver than rain -- from the legendary nude Wreck Beach, nightlife haunts that many residents aren't aware of, and information on the city's best shopping meccas and dining scenes. Not to mention torrid stories about the famous -- like actors Sean Penn and Robert DeNiro, self-help guru Tony Robbins, and international conman Christopher Rocancourt -- and the infamous -- such as former U.S. president Bill Clinton, Hollywood madame Heidi Fleiss, and Cuban leader Fidel Castro. There's also movie gossip, authors and artists exposed, and architecture explained. Vancouver: The Unknown City disperses the clouds to allow the city's puzzles and peculiarities to shine through. Book jacket.\"--BOOK JACKET, Includes index, Landmarks & Destinations -- Transportation -- Sports & the Outdoors -- Dining -- Literature & the Arts -- Shopping -- Media & Entertainment -- Nightlife -- Notoriety -- Living