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…
Must-see hotels in British Columbia
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'…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
Prince Rupert
Located near the ferry terminal, this somewhat barren campground has 77 sites, hot showers, laundry facilities and a small playground.
British Columbia
Just a five-minute walk from central Baker St, this small municipal campground has shady sites, showers, a kitchen and a laundry.
British Columbia
There are 85 wilderness campsites inside the park. They can be reserved; for more info, check the Assiniboine Lodge website.
British Columbia
Only 3km south of town, this campground has 41 sites, flush toilets, waterfalls and access to mountain-bike trails.
British Columbia
In motel-ville Creston, this is your best bet. On a view-splayed hillside, it’s clean, comfortable and quiet.
Okanagan Valley
This 47-bed hostel is near the center in a heavily worn 1908 house. Arranges activities, including wine tours.
British Columbia
Spotless rooms and enormous beds are the main attractions. All rooms have microwave, kettle and fridge.
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…
