Scenic Driving British Columbia

Rating:
Summary: Comprehensive Guide to this Vast Province
Review: Here we have the, I think, ultimate guidebook to driving British Columbia. Condensing the rich possibilities into a single book is an overwhelming task, but is successfully accomplished here. Some of the drives listed are difficult to get to, especially the ones in Northern BC, but they are exhaustively documented and obviously well researched. I am planning to take many of the drives this year, at least the paved ones. I now have a good idea what to expect. The author takes great pains to mention other side roads that contain hidden wonders that await you, as well as the ones that might be not worthwhile. All in all, this is a very handy guide I have studied cover to cover, and have mined for information about this beautiful destination.

Rating:
Summary: Better off elsewhere
Review: WOW- what an incredibly useless book! Where do I begin? Well, first off you would think a book entitled "Scenic Driving" would include some first rate maps - WRONG. The crude monochromatic maps included in this book are less descriptive than a treasure map on the back of children's placemats at a Burger King. Secondly, the author, Scott Pick, confusingly lays out 26 drives he recommends to take in B.C... leaving out some crucial information - like how to get from one drive to the next if you intend on doing more than one on your trip. And you can't use the maps HE provides - you're gonna have to go and get ANOTHER map elsewhere!

Believe me, Jessica Simpson would make a better co-pilot with more insightful tips on your trip than Scott Pick's "guidebook". In fact the rental car counter will have more info in their pamphlets than this book.

So, unless you are Scott Pick's mother, DON'T BUY THIS WORTHLESS BOOK!!!!

P.S. yes, I still gave it two stars - at least it has a nice cover photo.