Must-see hotels in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies

  • Holiday Inn

    Southern Alberta

    This slightly out-of-the-box Holiday Inn (formerly a Ramada hotel) has an indoor water park complete with dueling waterslides, wave pool and special kids'…

  • Silverhorn Creek Campground

    Banff National Park

    Mainly used by RVs, this rather exposed collection of 45 first-come, first-served sites surrounds a parking loop with no shade. The minimal facilities are…

  • Monarch Campground

    British Columbia

    Around 3km east of Field, this basic site is situated in a large open meadow. Water is sourced from an on-site well and there’s an outdoor BBQ shelter for…

  • Mary's Motel

    British Columbia

    In town, right on the roaring river, Mary's has 81 rooms spread across several buildings; get one with a patio. There's a large outdoor pool, plus an…

  • Jonas Creek Campground

    Jasper National Park

    The park’s smallest campground has 25 first-come, first-served sites. Unserviced and with no electricity or dump station, it sits near a rushing creek and…

  • Dutch Lake Resort & RV Park

    British Columbia

    This family-friendly waterfront resort at Dutch Lake has cabins and 65 campsites. Rent a canoe and practice for greater fun in the park. The on-site…

  • Neil Colgan Hut

    Lake Louise

    Perched at 2955 m (9700 ft), high above Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks, this ACC hut is the highest habitable structure in Canada, with the…

  • Kelowna International Hostel

    Kelowna

    About 1km south of City Park, this small hostel is in a '50s home on a tree-lined residential street. Neighbors no doubt enjoy the regular keg parties,…

  • Ramada by Wyndham Williams Lake

    British Columbia

    It's standard stuff, but it's clean, comfortable and offers all the facilities you'll be looking for after a long drive. Expect free wi-fi, breakfast and…

  • Cedar Motel

    British Columbia

    Clean, cheap and (as its name suggests) cedar-clad, this place is one of the more attractive motels in Radium. The rooms are boxy but bright, with large…

  • Hotel Ymir

    British Columbia

    Connoisseurs of the unusual should pop into Hotel Ymir, a 1916 flophouse that stands frozen in time. Try to imagine a Western saloon-style boarding house…

  • Belly River Campground

    Southern Alberta

    Located 26km outside the park on the way to the US border, this primitive campground sits in placid parkland terrain with aspen trees and far-off views of…

  • Marble Canyon Campground

    British Columbia

    This high-country 61-pitch campground is situated near the Marble Canyon trail, and has flush toilets but no showers. Most sites have tree cover to…

  • Goldstream Provincial Park Campground

    Victoria

    A popular and well-resourced campground with hot showers, flush toilets and nearby woodland hiking trails (including some that are wheelchair-accessible)…

  • Backcountry Campsite Reservations

    Southern Alberta

    Reservations (made at the visitor centre or by phone) and registration are required for all backcountry campsites. There's an additional $11.70…

  • McLeod Meadows Campground

    British Columbia

    An 88-pitch campground located on the banks of the Kootenay River just a 2.6km walk to the shores of pretty Dog Lake. Flush toilets but no showers…

  • Dreamweaver

    Vancouver Island

    This Victorian-style home welcomes guests with three comfortable, rather floral rooms. It's perched on the edge of the village, just steps away from the…

  • Golden Spruce Motel

    Haida Gwaii

    Urs, the owner of this simple yet comfortable motel, gives a warm welcome and has a good breakfast cafe. Some rooms have kitchenette and there are…

  • Blanket Creek Provincial Park

    British Columbia

    This park, 25km south of Revelstoke, includes more than 60 campsites, with flush toilets and running water. It has a playground, and there's a waterfall…

  • 97 Motor Inn

    Northern BC

    This modern motel is located on – yes, you guessed it – Hwy 97, near the junction with Hwy 16. Some of the 19 basic rooms have balcony and kitchen.

  • Sea Raven Motel

    Haida Gwaii

    A simple oceanfront motel with 30 rooms in QCC, in the heart of the action, with its own on-site seafood restaurant. Some rooms have kitchenette.

  • Bee Lazee RV Park & Campground

    Northern BC

    About 15km south of town, this RV-centric place features full facilities, including heated swimming pool, hot showers, firepits and laundry.

  • Willow Creek Family Campground

    Kelowna

    South of the center, close to Pandosy Village and a beach, this shady 82-site facility has a laundry. Tent sites are on a grassy verge.

  • Nelson City Campground

    British Columbia

    Just a five-minute walk from central Baker St, this small municipal campground has shady sites, showers, a kitchen and a laundry.

  • Mt Assiniboine Campground

    British Columbia

    There are 85 wilderness campsites inside the park. They can be reserved; for more info, check the Assiniboine Lodge website.

  • Mt Fernie Provincial Park

    British Columbia

    Only 3km south of town, this campground has 41 sites, flush toilets, waterfalls and access to mountain-bike trails.

  • Valley View Motel

    British Columbia

    In motel-ville Creston, this is your best bet. On a view-splayed hillside, it’s clean, comfortable and quiet.

  • HI Penticton Hostel

    Okanagan Valley

    This 47-bed hostel is near the center in a heavily worn 1908 house. Arranges activities, including wine tours.

  • Canadian Rockies Inn

    British Columbia

    Spotless rooms and enormous beds are the main attractions. All rooms have microwave, kettle and fridge.

  • Bow Hut

    Jasper National Park

    A basic hut on the Wapta Traverse hike between Bow Lake and Peyto Lake. Sleeps 30.

  • Fantasyland Hotel

    Edmonton

    As if West Edmonton Mall wasn't surreal enough, this adjoining hotel is something to behold. There are standard rooms, but the real draws are the themed…

  • Lake Louise Inn

    Lake Louise

    While this large, sprawling resort near the village is feeling rather dated, it nonetheless offers an indoor pool, three restaurants, a ski waxing and…

  • Protection Mountain Campground

    Banff National Park

    This basic campground along the Bow Valley Pkwy between Castle Mountain and Lake Louise has 72 first-come, first-served sites, but with no hookups or…

  • Irwin's Mountain Inn

    Banff Town

    A marginal drop in price and quality on the upper reaches of Banff Ave lands you in Irwin's, where the rooms are clean and comfortable (but nothing fancy)…

  • Crossing

    Jasper National Park

    This dull motel is one of only a handful of accommodations options on the Icefields Pkwy. The bog-standard units are arranged around a central courtyard,…

  • Alpine Club of Canada Huts

    British Columbia

    There are two Alpine Club of Canada Huts at Lake O’Hara: the Abbot and Elizabeth Parker. Reservations are mandatory, and include a seat on one of the…

  • Peyto Hut

    Jasper National Park

    This is the northernmost hut on the Wapta Icefield, allowing adventurers to complete the so-called Wapta Traverse. Sleeps 18 in summer and 16 in winter.

  • Castle Mountain Hut

    Banff National Park

    Little more than a tin shack, this ACC hut sleeps six and is located halfway up Castle Mountain. It’s mainly used by rock climbers.

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