Jasper Town & Around
Around since 1929, the Atha-B (as it's known) is the best budget hotel in town. A taxidermist's dream, with animal heads crowding the lobby, it has small,…
Must-see hotels in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies
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…
Canmore
Run by ex-Olympic skiers Thomas Grandi and Sarah Renner, this B&B takes Canadian decor to a new level, right down to the tartan carpet. Its five unique…
Edmonton
If you're into the idea of visiting the past at Fort Edmonton, why not take it to the next level and spend the night? This historic hotel has simple…
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…
Banff Town
Aesthetically, the Fox is a step above its neighbors. Its forest-like lobby is instantly calming, while the 116 rooms, centered on a courtyard, feature…
Lake Louise
This is what a hostel should be – clean, friendly and full of interesting travelers – and the rustic, comfortable lodge-style buildings, with plenty of…
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…
Banff Town
Among the rare Banff hotels that are not part of a corporate chain, the Aspen offers friendly service and tastefully decorated modern rooms finished in…
Jasper Town & Around
Its ordinary exterior among a parade of downtown shops gives nothing away, but the Park Place starts looking more promising as soon as you ascend the…
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…
Calgary
A 'boutique motel' sounds like an oxymoron until you descend on the misleadingly named Centro (not in the center at all!), an old motel building that has…
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…
Lake Louise Tent & RV Campground
Lake Louise
Near the village, this efficient, wooded 395-site campground accommodates RVs on one side of the river and tents and soft-sided vehicles on the other,…
Jasper National Park
Tucked between two beautiful lakes about 60km north of Lake Louise, this campground just off the Icefields Pkwy has wooded sites and plenty of hiking…
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…
Calgary
Cleverly tucked away on the university campus, this fashionable boutique establishment has a definite hip vibe. Super-modern Euro-style rooms are small…
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…
Calgary
This boutique hotel plays hard on the fact that it's not part of an international chain. Aimed at travelers with an aesthetic eye, there are hardwood…
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…
Banff Town
Two lovely guest rooms and a brand-new self-catering two-bedroom apartment grace this heritage home just steps from Banff Ave. Luxury touches throughout…
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…
Jasper National Park
Jasper's sole tent-only campground, a mere 1.5km from the Columbia Icefield, is surprisingly welcoming despite its chilly high-country location and…
Tofino
Offering comfortable lodge rooms, all with full kitchens, and spectacular three-level beach houses, this family-friendly resort hugs dramatic Cox Bay…
Jasper Town & Around
Alpine Village's 58 well-maintained log cabins in a variety of configurations are a cut above the competition, with an ace location across from the…
HI Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel
Banff & Jasper National Parks
The rustic exterior at this place just north of Kananaskis Village might fool you into thinking you’ll be roughing it, but inside you’ll find HI's most…
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 …
HI Mosquito Creek Wilderness Hostel
Jasper National Park
Tucked away under the trees beside a rushing creek, this charming 34-bed backcountry hostel was originally built to house German POWs during WWII. There’s…
Jasper Town & Around
With Jasper's town center smack on its doorstep, this former residence has been remodeled and expanded to create simple, modern two- to 10-bed dorms, many…
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…
