Where to stay in Canada?

On Granville Street, 500 m from the centre, on the street of concert venues and bars. A hostel for those who want to go out at night and get to Granville Island by bus or Aquabus.

On Robson Street, 400 m from the centre, between Yaletown and the West End: Stanley Park is a walk along the waterfront. A hostel for those who want the city and the beach without transport.

On Canada Place, in the business district, 700 m from the centre, facing the harbour and the seaplanes: Gastown and Stanley Park are within walking distance. For those who want water views with the city below.

On West Georgia Street, 200 m from the centre, opposite the Vancouver Art Gallery: Gastown and Granville Street are within walking distance. A very comfortable hotel for those who want the historic centre.

Opened in 1927, with a listed façade; the Vancouver Art Gallery is across the street.

On West Georgia Street, 100 m from the centre, in the heart of downtown: the shops, Gastown and the waterfront are within walking distance. A grand hotel for those who want to sleep in a skyline landmark.

A railway château opened in 1939, recognisable by its green copper roof.

On Banff Avenue, in Uptown, 600 m from the centre: the restaurants and the buses to Moraine Lake leave from the street. A hostel for those who want the trails by day and the pubs at night.

On Hidden Ridge Way, on Tunnel Mountain, 1.8 km from the centre, among the fir trees: elk wander down the street. A hostel for those who prefer the forest to downtown, with the local bus to get down.

On Banff Avenue, in Uptown, 700 m from the centre: the bridge over the Bow and the trails are within walking distance. A simple hostel for those who spend their days outdoors and only come back to sleep.

On Spray Avenue, 1.7 km from the centre, above the Bow River, away from downtown: people stay here for the castle and the trails that start from it. For those who want historic Banff.

A railway château opened in 1888; Bow Falls is ten minutes' walk along the trail below.

On Tunnel Mountain Drive, 1.5 km from the centre, in the forest above town: elk and deer pass in front of the lodge. For those who want log cabins and calm, with a car.

On Banff Avenue, in Uptown, 700 m from the centre, with a spa for evenings after hiking: downtown is ten minutes' walk away. A lodge for those who want comfort without being on the main crossroads.

On Village Road, 500 m from the village centre, next to the shuttles to the lake and Moraine Lake. A hostel for those who want to hike all day and sleep cheaply in an expensive area.

On Pipestone Road, in the village, 600 m from the centre, with a pool for the children after the trails: the lake is a few minutes away by car or shuttle. A family hotel.

On the Banff-Windermere Highway, 25 km from the village, halfway between Banff and Lake Louise: you sleep in the woods, beneath Castle Mountain. Chalets for those with a car who want seclusion.

On Lake Louise Drive, 2.9 km from the village, right on the lakeshore: the turquoise lake is the hotel's view. For those who want Lake Louise at sunrise, before the coaches arrive.

Right on the lakeshore; canoes can be hired at the boathouse in front of the hotel.

On Pipestone Road, in the village, 300 m from the centre, beside the Pipestone River: the shuttles to the lake leave nearby. A Relais & Châteaux property for those who want fine food and a spa after hiking.

On Patricia Street, 600 m from the centre, on the street of cafés and outdoor gear shops: the station and buses are within walking distance. A hostel for those who want everything within walking distance.

On Old Lodge Road, 2.1 km from the centre, on the shore of Lac Beauvert, away from town: people come for the lake, the cabins and the trails that start from the estate. For those who want historic Jasper.

Opened in 1922 on the shore of Lac Beauvert, in scattered cabins; canoes and bikes can be hired on site.

On Geikie Street, 1.3 km from the centre, with an indoor pool for rainy evenings: the centre is within walking distance. A hotel for families who want a good standard without the Fairmont budget.