Vancouver Island
The poshest option on the waterfront strip of Cowichan Bay, this ‘suite resort’ overlooks the strait and even has its own private dock for patrons…
Must-see hotels in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies
Squamish & Around
This large, family-friendly campground, 13km north of Squamish, has more than 100 sites. There are two shower buildings with flush toilets, and campers…
Jasper National Park
Tucked under Mt Hector in a wooded creekside setting, this primitive 32-site campground has no facilities beyond pit toilets and drinking water – but it’s…
North Coast Trail Backpackers Hostel
Vancouver Island
This well-used, well-loved hostel is a warren of small and larger dorms, overseen by friendly owners with plenty of tips for exploring the region. The…
Banff & Jasper National Parks
Just below Lower Kananaskis Lake is this first-come, first-served 50-site campground. Loop B is the most open, with sweeping mountain views and a kids'…
Vancouver Island
It's hard to miss this orange riverside hostel, popular among mountain bikers gearing up for the area's multitudinous trails. The friendly folks at the…
Northern BC
This place, 5km west of Mt Robson Park, has a number of comfortable cabins, all with private bath, and lovely tent and RV sites down by the Fraser River,…
Banff Town
Yes, it’s a bit old-fashioned, but this motel complex on Banff Ave has some of the most consistent rates in town. Cheaper rooms are dowdy, so better to…
Flying Steamshovel Gastropub & Inn
British Columbia
Lots going on here at the Flying Steamshovel, from the main street in Rossland. Great location, comfortable rooms, free parking – and if you're into craft…
Banff Town
Three hectares of private forested grounds make this lodge on Tunnel Mountain one of Banff’s most pleasant mountain retreats. Rooms have plush rustic…
Banff National Park
This small campground has only 43 first-come, first-served sites, handily placed among pine forest near the Castle Mountain store. It’s beautifully…
British Columbia
This tranquil property comprises two spacious suites and a cottage where communing with the ocean is guaranteed. There's a three-night minimum stay in…
Southern Alberta
A family-oriented sprawler with the kind of ample facilities that will make you feel a million miles from the trailhead, this place has a gym, indoor pool…
Vancouver Island
With woodland cabins and lodge rooms recently upgraded, there are many ways to unplug from the city and sink into the retreat-like feel of the rainforest…
Whistler
Located in the heart of the village, this former Holiday Inn has been upgraded but still has some of the town's better rates (if you book far enough ahead…
Calgary
When you arrive here, the boxlike exterior is less than inspiring, but things brighten inside. The renovated rooms are classy and modern. Feather beds are…
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
Calgary
With a great location and overflowing with amenities, this business-oriented all-suite hotel is comfortable without being plush. The staff go the extra…
Northern BC
This place at the 388km mark on Hwy 37 features a lakeside campground and RV park, while cabins and rooms are all fully furnished with private bath. Iskut…
British Columbia
Rooms may be small, but they're clean and comfy at this place on the main road, a 10-minute walk from the center of Revelstoke. Perks include a…
South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch
British Columbia
Some 20km east of town off Shuswap Rd on the north side of the South Thompson River, this luxe waterfront lodge is set amid rolling grasslands. Its 58…
Southern Alberta
Upfront about its offerings, Bear Mountain is a standard, retro-style motel with immaculate rooms and friendly service. There are barbecues and picnic…
Vancouver Island
An idyllically rustic retreat for those craving an escape from city life, this woodsy little cottage is a short walk from the ocean. Loaner bikes are…
British Columbia
Right on Eagle Lake, 5km south of Hwy 20 at Tatla Lake – 220km west of Williams Lake and 240km east of Bella Coola – this remote lodge offers a selection…
British Columbia
A good option if you like avoiding rather charmless chain hotels, Lakeside Motel is like its name suggests, beside the lake. The rooms are basic, but they…
Vancouver Island
Take your shoes off at the door and slide into this large timber hostel, where the gigantic back garden is the best place to hang (in a hammock) on lazy…
Edmonton
In the heart of Old Strathcona, this busy hostel is a safe bet. Many of the rooms are a bit jam-packed with bunks and it feels somewhat like a converted…
British Columbia
Reserve three months in advance to snare one of 30 campsites. Available spots are often taken in the first hour that reservation phone lines are open …
Rainbow Valley Campground & RV Park
Edmonton
For an inner-city camping spot, this one is pretty good. It's in a good location to get to 'The Mall' and keep some distance from it at the same time…
Jasper National Park
Located at Jasper National Park’s southern tip on the Icefields Pkwy beside the Wilcox Pass trailhead, this woodsy campground offers 46 first-come, first…
Whistler
Just across the street from the museum, this friendly, well-established, adult-oriented lodge has the perfect extra in almost every room: a large, jetted…
Okanagan Valley
Plush Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre, lakefront and at the foot of Main St, may be described by some as a six-floor monstrosity. Indoor…
British Columbia
Ramble though the numerous rooms online for this perennial backpacker favorite. The dorms are popular so book ahead. It has bike and ski storage, plus…
Edmonton
Going defiantly against the grain, the spectacular Chateau is a riverside behemoth with 24 floors, wonderful views and a revolving restaurant. It's not…
Tofino
All mod cons greet you at this updated small resort with an affiliated bar and restaurant overlooking the marina. Even the viewless rooms have king-sized…
British Columbia
Thanks to its downtown location this 42-room, maroon-hued motel overcomes inherent flaws, such as its all-encompassing parking area and stark cinder-block…
British Columbia
A peaceful respite from the outside world, this friendly lodge property is surrounded by a tree-fringed garden and offers six country-inn-style rooms – go…
Vancouver Island
A clutch of well-maintained cabins, each with kitchen or kitchenette, this is a great retreat-like option if you want to get away from it all. Cabins…
Northern BC
Part of a BC-wide chain, this place has a variety of well-appointed guest rooms and suites at the southern entrance to town on Hwy 16. Two on-site…
Kelowna
This bright, two-room B&B has a prime lakefront location, 6km south of the center, complete with its own tiny strip of sand. The larger of the two rooms…
Okanagan Valley
Look past the dubious faux-Southwestern facade and you'll find an excellent indie motel near the lake. The 45 rooms are immaculate and all share terraces…
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