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Travel-British-Columbia.com print guide is designed to assist you in finding a place to stay, whether camping, RVing or driving on your vacation in British Columbia. It features information on private campgrounds, RV Parks and lodging establishments that are members of the BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association and meet the Destination British Columbia (formerly Tourism British Columbia) “Approved Accommodation” standards; National Parks campgrounds; RV dealers who offer services and supplies; RV rental companies, and a section on Attractions to help you enrich your vacation experience.
LAYOUT Te guide is divided into four sections and organized by the six BC tourism regions.
Section 1 Select Lodging and Super Camping listings are on pages 6 to 41. Select Lodging listings appear first in the region immediately aſter the regional map and write-up, then the Super Camping section starts. Tese listing types both appear under their community and are arranged in alphabetical order.
Section 2 Attractions to visit while on your vacation are listed on pages 42 to 43.
Section 3 Winter Camping & RVing are located on pages 44 to 45. Tese facilities, which are open year round, offer campsites usually on a weekly and/ or monthly basis.
Section 4 RV dealers, rental companies and services are listed on page 46.
Te six BC tourism regions each have a map and a short write-up about some interesting tours and drives in the region. It is suggested that you select your destination from these maps and refer to the index of communities, arranged alphabetically on page 47 of the guide, for the page number of the listings you require.
SEE INDEX ON PAGE 47 FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF COMMUNITIES
The regional maps with suggested drives and short write-ups are:
Vancouver Island And The Gulf Islands - Page 6 Vancouver, Coast And Mountains - Page 14 Thompson Okanagan – Page 22 Kootenay Rockies – Page 32 Cariboo Chilcotin Coast – Page 36 Northern British Columbia – Page 40
FEATURED MEMBERS MAP LISTING ENHANCEMENTS Campground and Lodging operators have the opportunity to “enhance” their listings with a paid “Featured Members” listing on the regional maps. Tese enhancements do not reflect any special rating or quality of the establishment. Tey are advertising preferences.
LISTING ENHANCEMENTS Campground and Lodging operators have the opportunity to “enhance” their listings with the use of colour or a screened box. Tese enhancements do not reflect any special rating or quality of the establishment. Tey are advertising preferences.
RATES INFORMATION Te guide features 2014 rates. In rare cases where they are unavailable, 2013 rates have been substituted. Rates quoted are net of taxes unless stated. An additional 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) applies to all rates and in the case of room rentals at lodging establishments an additional 8% Provincial Sales Tax. Certain communities in BC also charge a local hotel room tax of 2%.
Please note that rates are subject to change. Generally, printed rates represent low season to high season. Rates printed are not necessarily available at all times. When making a reservation directly with a campground, RV Park or lodging accommodation it is recommended that you ask for the facility’s cancellation and refund policy.
CANCELLATION, REFUND & PET POLICIES In some instances businesses have cancellation policies in place, please check at time of booking. Te cancellation policy determines when and how a reservation can be cancelled, and details the refund procedures. Many operations have pet policies in effect; please call the property for details.
CAMPING & RV SYMBOLS Handy icon symbols provide specific information on facilities found at, or immediately adjacent to, each campground, RV Park or RV dealer/renter. A complete list of symbols is provided on page 3.
LODGING SYMBOLS Lodging establishments offer services and amenities in various types of accommodation including lodges, cabins, cottages, motels, hotels and RV park models. A complete list of symbols is provided on page 3.
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BIG RIG FRIENDLY Listings that include the wording “Big Rig Friendly” have five or more sites that are a minimum 24 feet wide by 60 feet long, offer 14 feet overhead clearance and have 50-amp service.
DEFINITION OF ABBREVIATIONS Add’l = Rate for an additional person CP
Hrs.
= Cancellation Policy = Hours
Hwy = Highway Incl. Km Mi
= Includes = Kilometer = Mile
Min. = Minute WiFi = Wireless Internet Available
CUSTOMER SERVICE GUARANTEE BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association has implemented a Customer Service Guarantee which all members are asked to adhere to in the operation of their businesses.
• To maintain a high degree of cleanliness and to ensure their establishment meets the standards set by Destination British Columbia (formally Tourism British Columbia) for an approved accommodation.
• To provide excellent service and hospitality at all times and to operate their business in a professional and courteous manner.
• To exercise truth in all advertising and to advise guests of any services they are unable to provide.
• To adhere to their policy on cancellations and deposit refunds as published.
• To charge reasonable and appropriate rates at all times.
• To offer fair exchange on U.S. currency. • To handle any complaints promptly and fairly.
APPROVED ACCOMMODATION Troughout British Columbia, an Approved Accommodation sign is awarded to tourist accommodations that have been inspected and have met Destination British Columbia’s
(formally Tourism British Columbia) standards of maintenance, cleanliness, comfort and professionalism for the current or previous year. Accommodation establishments may display the white “Approved Accommodation” sign.
Complaints about accommodation facilities
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