Must-see hotels in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies

  • China Beach Campground

    Vancouver Island

    A popular forested campground with vehicle-accessible sites – the only one in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park. It's not far from the waterfront.

  • Walnut Beach Resort

    Okanagan Valley

    This large resort is an upscale addition to the east shore of the southern half of the lake. There are 112 large suites (some with two bedrooms) and a…

  • Stork Nest Inn

    Northern BC

    You can't beat the location, right across Hwy 16 from the center. The 22 rooms are large, and a good full breakfast is included. The friendly owners offer…

  • Agate Beach Campground

    Haida Gwaii

    This stunning, wind-whipped campground is right on the beach on the north shore. Frolic on the sand, hunt for its namesake rocks and see if you can snare…

  • Mountain Hound Inn

    British Columbia

    The 19 rooms are small, but have an industrial edge – to go with the cement-block walls. It's ideally located in the center and is a good-value, no-frills…

  • Avalon Inn

    Okanagan Valley

    Away from the lake but close to good restaurants, this 20-unit indie motel has large rooms and gardens that get more ornate by the year. Some rooms have…

  • Buttle Lake Campground

    Vancouver Island

    Book ahead for this popular, well-maintained campground, especially during the summer peak. The swimming area and playground make it a great choice for…

  • Ellison Provincial Park

    Okanagan Valley

    Some 16km southwest of Vernon, this is a great tree-shaded, 219-acre place near the lake. The 71 campsites fill up early, so reserve in advance.

  • Loop Brook Campground

    British Columbia

    This campground is 5km in on the Revelstoke side of Rogers Pass and has 20 sites, flush toilets, kitchen shelters and food lockers.

  • Illecillewaet Campground

    British Columbia

    This campround is 3km in on the Revelstoke side of Rogers Pass. It has 60 sites, flush toilets, kitchen shelters and food lockers.

  • Nk'Mip Campground & RV Resort

    Okanagan Valley

    Choose from more than 300 sites at this year-round lakeside resort off Hwy 3. There is a good campground store.

  • Kaslo Hotel & Pub

    British Columbia

    This appealing three-story downtown veteran (1896) has lake views and a good pub. Rooms have balcony and porch.

  • Inn on Canyon

    British Columbia

    A cute gabled house just off the main drag. Its rooms are sparkling clean and decked out in country fashion.

  • Heriot Bay Inn & Marina

    British Columbia

    Near the Cortes Island ferry terminal on Quadra Island, this is a popular sleepover option for visitors.

  • Takakkaw Falls Campground

    British Columbia

    This appealing campground, 13km along a gravel road, has 35 walk-in (200m) campsites for tents only.

  • YWCA Banff Hotel

    Banff Town

    Half hostel, half budget hotel, this YWCA facility has an unbeatable location along the Bow River directly opposite downtown Banff, plus your overnight…

  • Barclay House B&B

    Vancouver

    This handsome, lemon-yellow heritage property (built in 1904) is the ideal way to relive the West End's yesteryear charms. But it's not all about the past…

  • HI Beauty Creek Wilderness Hostel

    Jasper National Park

    As basic as it gets, with two small bunkrooms, a propane-powered communal kitchen and a teensy front-porch common room, Beauty Creek compensates for its…

  • Castle Mountain Chalets

    Banff National Park

    Right next door to the Castle Mountain store, these log chalets are plain inside but offer a surprising number of mod-cons, including DVD players,…

  • Metropolitan Hotel

    Vancouver

    This elegant boutique property has a contemporary-cool take on style that will appeal to urban sophisticates. It's also handily located in the heart of…

  • Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

    Banff Town

    It's dated-looking and 4km outside town, but this half-hotel, half-time-share remains a bargain by Banff standards. Rooms range from motel-style units to…

  • Baker Creek Chalets

    Banff National Park

    Set in a quiet glade near Baker Creek, this cabin complex has a choice of single-story chalets, deluxe twin-level loft cabins, or suites inside the main…

  • Abbot Pass Hut

    Lake Louise

    Constructed in 1922 on a high mountain saddle (2926m), this classic stone hut administered by the Alpine Club of Canada sleeps 24 and is perched atop a…

  • Waterton Townsite Campground

    Southern Alberta

    Dominating the southern end of Waterton village, this campground is mainly an enormous, gopher hole–covered field aimed at RV campers. It has all the…

  • Banff Ptarmigan Inn

    Banff Town

    It lacks the wow factor of Banff’s top-end hotels, but you can sometimes get decent deals at this spot on Banff Ave. Avoid the claustrophobic windowless…

  • Castle Mountain Wilderness Hostel

    Banff National Park

    With solar electricity, showers and flush toilets, this backcountry cabin has more amenities than your average 'wilderness hostel.' It offers a simple…

  • Two Jack Main

    Banff Town

    If the adjacent Two Jack Lakeside campground is full, Two Jack’s main campground 11km northeast of town is a very pleasant fallback. The 380 pitches, all…

  • Canyon Ridge Lodge

    British Columbia

    Three white rooms and a smart, high-ceilinged studio suite are on offer at this lovely timber-framed home, 1km (0.6 miles) from Golden's visitor center…

  • Aspen Village Inn

    Southern Alberta

    These dated, motel-style rooms aren't really good value, but when space is limited and you don't want to camp... It's good for families, with an on-site…

  • Redstreak Campground

    British Columbia

    Kootenay’s largest campground has 242 sites and tops the list for its facilities. It’s a big, busy site, partially wooded, but crisscrossed by many access…

  • Golden Eco-Adventure Ranch

    British Columbia

    Spread over 160 hectares (395 acres) of mountain meadow, 5km south of Golden on Hwy 95, this great campground and outdoors center feels a world away from…

  • Calaway RV Park

    Calgary

    To be within walking distance of Calaway amusement park, camp here. It's essentially a field with a few trees but full services are available. Wi-fi and…

  • Assiniboine Naiset Huts

    British Columbia

    Hikers in Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park can book a bunk in one of five Naiset Huts, which offer simple wooden beds, mattresses and a woodstove, as well…

  • Burfield

    British Columbia

    After stylish refurbishment and a name change, the Burfield (formerly Sun Peaks Hostel) is offering cute pods on short and long-term deals, plus couple…

  • Pier Side Landing

    Vancouver Island

    This motel-style property in the center of town and on the waterfront offers smashing vistas (if you get an 'ocean view' rather than a 'mountain view'…

  • Emerald Lake Lodge

    British Columbia

    Commanding a picture-perfect five-hectare (13-acre) site accessed by a bridge and situated right beside the tranquil shores of Emerald Lake, this lodge…

  • Bowron Lake Lodge

    British Columbia

    This lodge is picture-perfect and right on the lake. It has simple cabins and motel rooms, and rents canoes, kayaks, SUPs and gear. To get here, take Hwy…

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