Jasper National Park
With lake access, these rustic first-come, first-served sites are fairly popular. Sites 32, 33 and 35 are right next to the water, and the remaining 32…
Must-see hotels in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies
Okanagan Valley
One of the valley's top wineries, Hester Creek has six suites in a Mediterranean-style villa with a sweeping view over the vineyards. The trappings are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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'…
Jasper Town & Around
This basic campground – the park's most primitive and isolated – has 62 first-come, first-served sites and offers a perfect antidote to the busy…
Canmore
Of all the monumental modern lodges in Canmore, Falcon Crest is one of the best. Tasteful rooms each have a kitchenette or full kitchen, fireplace, comfy…
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…
Jasper Town & Around
This plush option on the western edge of Jasper Town offers everything from sleek queen rooms to family and Jacuzzi suites, along with two outdoor hot…
Canmore
This modern, well-appointed hotel on a suburban backstreet is a good option if you're looking for a suite – both the one- and two-room options come with…
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…
Jasper Town & Around
Centrally located, ultra-modern and sleek, with plenty of cushions and a big fireplace in the lobby to warm it up, the Crimson has 98 spacious,…
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…
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre
Jasper Town & Around
Yes, it’s large and a little bit corporate, but for all its slickness the hotel has plenty of nooks to escape to, plus an impressive, plant-filled central…
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…
Canmore
For pretty sites and a relatively peaceful atmosphere, head to this campground in the satellite community of Dead Man's Flats, 11km east of Canmore. The…
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…
Lytton Hotel, Pub & Restaurant
Lytton
If you like small-town, rustic, friendly and unsophisticated, then the Lytton Hotel may well tickle your fancy. Doesn't look like much from the outside,…
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…
Lytton
This cute place a block back from Lytton's main street is based in a 1912 building that was originally the town's post office until the 1950s. The lodge…
