British Columbia
Run by a round-the-world cyclist, Up the Creek has incorporated all the best facets of a classic hostel: a place where you can relax but still meet people…
Must-see hotels in British Columbia
Vancouver
A lounge-cool sleepover with famously friendly front-deskers. Rooms at the Listel have a relaxed West Coast feel and typically feature striking original…
Vancouver
Opened in 1939 by visiting UK royals, this gargoyle-topped grand dame is a Vancouver historic landmark. Despite its vintage provenance, the hotel…
Vancouver
The 96-room Opus kick-started Vancouver's boutique-hotel scene and, with regular revamps, it's remained one of the city's top sleepover options. The…
Whistler
Enjoying ski-in, gondola-out privileges at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain, the Fairmont is like a 'village' within the Village. Chateau-esque in nature…
Vancouver
This discreet, well-located property is divided between longer-stay suites and guests just dropping in for the night. Either way, you'll find excellent…
Vancouver
This under-the-radar, European-style property has never changed its old-school approach to good service and solid, dependable amenities. Rooms have an…
Tofino
Luxury 'glamping' comes to Tofino in the shape of these six yurt-like pods made out of PVC that sit perched on the waterside at Grice Point in full view…
Vancouver
A historic downtown property that underwent a spectacular renovation a few years back, bringing it back to its sumptuous 1927 glory days. Despite the…
North Shore
North Van's best hotel is an excellent option if you want to stay on this side of the water and hop to Vancouver's city center on the nearby SeaBus. Rooms…
North Shore
Located on the road between Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain, this adult-oriented 1920s arts-and-crafts-style house is superior to most B&Bs…
Victoria
Guarding its own landscaped promontory overlooking the harbor with rooms offering views in either direction (toward or away from town), this indie…
Whistler
Built as athletes' accommodation for the 2010 Winter Olympics, this sparkling hostel is 7km south of the village, near Function Junction. Transit buses to…
Vancouver
An elegant art-lined boutique sleepover in a 1913 heritage shell. Befitting its age, almost all the rooms seem to be a different size, and they exhibit a…
Vancouver
This ivy-covered 1912 charmer enjoys a prime location overlooking English Bay. Generations of guests keep coming back – many requesting the same room…
Victoria
If you like an accommodations that – in its own words – likes to 'rebel against the ordinary' then you'll love the Zed, an eccentric motel that has been…
Victoria
Well hidden on a residential side street a short stroll from the Inner Harbour, this contemporary boutique sleepover is an in-the-know favorite. Suite…
Tofino
This quiet, wood-built education center on the grounds of the botanical gardens is popular with families and groups for its selection of rooms, large…
Vancouver Island
Hidden from the road behind vegetation, this funky collection of brightly painted houses and cottages hosts four choices of lovely accommodations, ranging…
Whistler
Posing as a smarter, more private version of a hostel, Canada’s first capsule hotel is based on the Japanese model, offering bed-sized ‘pods’ equipped…
Vancouver
Vancouver's newest 'it' hotel has transformed the city's former stock-exchange tower into a swank, well-located sleepover. It is studded with stylish,…
Victoria
One of the most famous hotels in Canada, the Empress was built in 1908 in French-chateau-esque style. There have been numerous renovations and a who’s-who…
Nanaimo
Vancouver Island does well with hostels and this superbly located Nanaimo venture is an ideal overnighter if you're heading to Tofino, Victoria or up…
Vancouver Island
Named for a local fishing style utilizing weighted nets, the Seine sits on a forest of pilings above the water in an attractive dockside building. The…
Squamish & Around
This idyllic place – a former logging resort – has a clutch of 12 comfortable, well-maintained cabins along a forested riverbank. The owners also run year…
Vancouver
The last word in old-world European–style luxury, the elegant Wedgewood drips with top-hatted charm. The friendly staff is second to none, rooms are…
Vancouver Island
Whether you opt for the Emily Carr or the Blue Heron, each of the 28 guest rooms here has a decadent tub or steam shower, while most also have wood…
Victoria
A Victoria B&B worthy of Queen Victoria, the Abbeymoore has a decidedly posh address and was designed in the arts-and-crafts style in 1912. Seven deluxe…
Tofino
Offering comfortable lodge rooms, all with full kitchens, and spectacular three-level beach houses, this family-friendly resort hugs dramatic Cox Bay…
Cottages on Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island
A small ‘village’ of deluxe cottages spread over lakeside grounds 3km northeast of Ganges. The semi-detached cottage units have huge modern interiors …
British Columbia
With lodge rooms and rustic cabins also available, the stars here are the six self-catering Airstream caravans, each with its own barbecue-equipped deck…
Victoria
This former brick-built warehouse has been transformed into an art-lined boutique hotel. Most rooms are spacious loft suites where you climb upstairs to…
British Columbia
A handsome, wood-built retreat constructed in 1929 but luxuriously updated, this historic charmer occupies a tranquil waterfront stretch that feels like a…
Vancouver Island
There’s nothing particularly old about this high-quality modern hotel with slick rooms, slick service and a steamy year-round outdoor pool. Raising the…
British Columbia
Aimed at tranquility-craving adults, this luxe two-unit B&B – with its Asian–West Coast decor – couldn't be more relaxing. Each spacious room (including…
Tofino
This immaculate beachside resort of beehive-shaped cedar cabins – hence the woodsy aroma when you step in the door – is a family favorite with a…
Vancouver Island
With four large suites and a huge deck with its own hot tub, this modern B&B has a home-away-from-home feel. There's a shared kitchen on each of the two…
Arcturus Retreat Bed & Breakfast
British Columbia
Well located just up the hill from the Langdale ferry dock, this is one of the most convenient places to stay in Gibsons – no car required (they'll pick…
British Columbia
This 1898 classic hotel maintains its period grandeur. The 43 rooms vary greatly in shape and size; ask for the huge corner rooms with views of the hills…
British Columbia
Superbly inviting option with lots of deluxe flourishes, there are cottages and inn rooms to choose from here. You'll also find a restaurant, on-site spa…
