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Riding Fool Accommodation

Cumberland

Offering mountain bike storage and an on-site bike shop, this restored heritage hostel is located in Cumberland, on Vancouver Island. It is 35 km from the biking trails at Mount Washington.

The staff at The Cumberland Riding Fool Hostel is knowledgeable about the surrounding area and maps are available for mountain biking trips. Great atmosphere, great location and very clean.

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9.1
Wonderful
152 reviews
Price from
$84
per night

Char's Landing Hostel

Port Alberni

Set in Port Alberni, Char's Landing Hostel features a shared lounge. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The units at the hostel come with a seating area. At Char's Landing Hostel all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Char’s is a great hostel experience. Clean, convenient and friendly. It is in the middle of town and an easy walk to restaurants and stores.

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8.2
Very Good
290 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

Whalers on the Point Guesthouse

Tofino

Featuring views of the Pacific Ocean and Clayoquot Sound, this property is 200 metres from Tofino town centre.

Wooden furnishings are offered in rooms at Whalers on the Point Guesthouse. A shared guest kitchen is provided to cook meals. Guests will have access to shared bathroom facilities. Suites have their own private bathroom. Staff were friendly and helpful. Beautiful location! Accommodations were comfortable and clean. Was great to meet new people from many different places all over the world.

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8.2
Very Good
112 reviews
Price from
$68
per night

C&N Backpackers - Ucluelet

Ucluelet

C&N Backpackers boasts views of Ucluelet Inlet.

The hostel has a spacious garden offering firepit, BBQ, lots of outdoor seating and a trail that runs down to the waterfront.

There is a large shared kitchen and lounge on the lowest floor. Great for socializing and big family meals. the staff was really great! friendly and helpful. great view from the hostel quiet but fun very clean

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8.4
Very Good
234 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

North Coast Trail Backpackers Ltd

Port Hardy

Storey’s Beach is a 2 minute walk from this hostel in Port Hardy. Dorm and private rooms are available and have shared bathroom facilities. An outdoor patio is enjoyed. Free WiFi is included.

A common living area with a full kitchen, TV, game room and library are available to all guests at the North Coast Trail Backpackers Ltd. The hostel offers storage for bicycles and kayaks. It’s clean and great value with good facilities for cooking. It’s super central for everything in Port Hardy.

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8.2
Very Good
337 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

Ocean Island Inn | Backpackers | Suites

Downtown Victoria, Victoria

A refrigerator is available in the brightly decorated guest rooms at Ocean Island Inn | Backpackers | Suites. Most rooms offer access to a shared bathroom whilst some have a private bathroom. Towels are available for a deposit. It was a great place to stay in Victoria Downtown, the staff was really helpful and the free breakfast and dinner was such amazing, the carrot soup was delicious 🤤 it was perfect to stay Two nights

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7.4
Good
2,278 reviews
Price from
$32
per night

Painted Turtle Guesthouse

Nanaimo

An on-site launderette is featured at this Nanaimo accommodation. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is 4km away.

Simply furnished, each room at Painted Turtle Guesthouse comes with shared bathroom facilities. Linen and towels are included. A fan is provided. Location, staff, kitchen was nice

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6.9
Review score
606 reviews
Price from
$43
per night

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