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HI-International Youth Hostel
at Jericho Beach

Downtown Vancouver is on the edge of English Bay

With a spectacular view of the ocean, mountains, and city skyline, Vancouver Jericho Beach offers a location for visitors to fully enjoy the gateway city to Western Canada. Located near Jericho Beach, and only a ten minute drive or one hour walk from downtown Vancouver, the Hostel offers easy access to the city's many theatres, clubs, and restaurants, as well as to the University of British Columbia, world class hiking, skiing, and fishing. Vancouver Jericho Beach offers modern, attractive, and efficient facilities for individuals, families, schools or club groups. A cafeteria is available to guests providing tasty, economical meals. A fully equipped kitchen is also available for those who wish to do their own cooking.

Facilities

There are 285 beds, divided into separate dorms, and separate washrooms for men and women (each dorm divided into sections of 4 beds). There are a limited number of private rooms available (advance booking is required to ensure one will be available). A seasonal cafeteria is available ( May to September), a guests' kitchen, T.V. room, lounge area, bicycle rental, laundry room, and personal lockers (one provided with each bed). Vancouver Jericho Beach also offers organized guest activities. Bed linen is available for free and towels may be rented for 50 cents. Coin operated deposit boxes are available for small valuables.There is also free shuttle bus service to downtown Vancouver, and the bus/train station.

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