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formative brochure with simple descriptions and a color photo of each property, and man-
ages an easily navigable website. This association doesn't take bookings—they must be
made directly.
Bed and Breakfast Online
(
www.bbcanada.com
)
doesn't take bookings
either, but links are provided and an ingenious search engine helps you find the accommod-
ation that best fits your needs.
Budget travelers are enjoying more and more options in British Columbia, ranging from
a renovated downtown Vancouver hotel to a converted rail car at Squilax, all for around
$20-30 per person per night. All backpacker lodges have shared living and dining facilities,
most have wireless Internet access, and some have extras such as bike rentals.
Hostelling International
You don't
have
to be a member to stay in an affiliated hostel of Hostelling International
(HI), but membership pays for itself after only a few nights of discounted lodging. Aside
from lower rates, benefits of membership vary from country to country but often include
discounted air, rail, and bus travel; discounts on car rental; and discounts on some attrac-
tions and commercial activities.
For Canadians, the membership charge is $35 annually or $175 for a lifetime member-
ship. For more information, contact
HI-Canada
(800/663-5777,
www.hihostels.ca
)
.
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