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HOSTEL VANCOUVER - JERICHO BEACH
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VANCOUVER - JERICHO BEACH 
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Vancouver - Jericho Beach
1515 Discovery Street
British Columbia, V6R 4K5,
Vancouver
Canada
 
Tel. (403) 670-7580
Fax. (403) 283-6503

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*** PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SUMMER-ONLY FACILITY (MAY - SEPT)*** Just 20 minutes by bus from downtown Vancouver is this laid-back beach retreat for those who want to relax without paying for it! The ideal West Coast home base for outdoor adventurers, beach-goers, and summertime relaxers - we've got it all! HI-Vancouver Jericho Beach is situated just a block from miles of sandy beaches and surrounded by gorgeous parkland.
 
Discover the West Coast at its best. From this Vancouver hostel, you can experience a ton of recreational activities. Explore Vancouver’s temperate rain forest while hiking, or biking through Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Get wet in the ocean while kayaking, windsurfing, kite boarding or just swimming. Enjoy the rose gardens and the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. This hostel’s off-the-beaten-track location allows you to escape the tourists and live like a local while shopping and dining in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighborhood. Travelling to Vancouver with your bike? HI-Vancouver Jericho Beach provides secure bike storage, and our friendly staff can direct you to the many bike trails, street routes and pathways. HI-Vancouver Jericho Beach is the only Vancouver hostel with a licensed café on site that is open for breakfast, dinner, or drinks. Want to cook for yourself? You'll find a large guest kitchen for all your culinary needs. Not to mention our TV room, coin-operated laundry, sports equipment, games, and bike rentals. Rooms have 14 beds and facilities include internet access, free wireless in every room, licensed cafe, and large fully equipped self-catering kitchen.

Attractions

Cultural centre nearby
Museums/art galleries nearby
Historical sites nearby
River/harbour/lake nearby
Hiking area
Main attractions nearby
Swimming pool at or near hostel
Botanical gardens nearby
Forested/wooded area
Restaurants nearby
Shopping centre/market nearby
Leisure facilities nearby
Beach at or near hostel

Facilities

Family rooms available
Hostel open 24h
TV room
Self-catering kitchen
Groups welcome
Common room(s)
Sheets in price
Laundry facilities
Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
Internet access
Credit card accepted
Café/Bar
Meals available
Currency exchange at or near hostel
Individual traveller welcome
Luggage Store
Lockers available
Non smoking room/area
Sports
Rates include local tax

Prices from

Bed price from: 20.00 CAD

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room: Total
beds
Number of rooms: 1 6 2 16 245

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):24 hours
Opening times (over the year):01 May 2007 - 30 September 2007

Directions

Bus:7km from the Greyhound Bus Depot. Take Skytrain ($2.25) to 'Granville' then walk one block to Howe St and using the same ticket, catch bus #4 UBC south to NW Marine Drive. Walk up to Discovery St and turn right.
Parking:Available at hostel
Location:7km southwest of City Centre in Jericho Park.
Rail:7km from VIA Rail Station. VIA Rail and Greyhound Station are at the same location; please follow Bus directions.
Airport:17km from Vancouver International Airport. From airport, take Grant McConachie Way and take the Granville St ramp. Turn right at W 5th Ave, sharp left at W 4th Ave. Turn right at NW Marine Dr, then right at Discovery St. We are on the left!
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