Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
In general the accomodation in BC area is not great and extremely overpriced. This was the best hostel we stayed in and the most affordable one, but maybe it's because we were there in low season.