We are travelling through BC with 3 kids 10, 13 and 16. Can you stay in B&Bs with kids or are they all quaint and romantic? I have never done the B&B thing before but in checking out the prices it definately isn't a "cheap" way to travel. They used to be inexpensive but the ones I have seen in Victoria are very pricey. Any thought would be welcomed.

My daughter and I traveled through Nova Scotia and PEI last summer and only stayed in B&Bs. Although some are definitly geared toward the romantic get away type thing, we had no trouble finding family friendly accomodations - at reasonable prices too. Check out BC's department of tourism, they can probably help you.

Hi Janie,<BR>Good luck finding a B&B that accepts children! I had very little luck in the Vancouver area.<BR><BR>By the way I know what you mean about finding affordable accomodations for families of 5, we have the same problem.<BR><BR>In Victoria we settled on the Days Inn Inner Harbour as it was cheaper, altho' I read lots of great things about the Royal Scot and almost booked there.<BR><BR>

Thanks Catherine. The other frustrating thing is that as soon as I check out any of the prices people are quoting on this talk website, the price I get is always way higher. Must be because of the summer. We have secured a reservation at the Days Inn for $182, a room with two double beds with a view of the harbour. We also secured a room at the Royal Scot, a one bedroom suite with full kitchen two blocks from the inner harbour but no view for $229. I think we may stick with the royal Scot...that way we can give the kids snacks and keep the beer cold for our day trips. Thanks for your response.<BR>Janie in Ontario

People seem to like the Royal Scot. There is a grocery store, Thrifty's, only a few blocks up Menzies St. (away from the harbour), where you can go to stock up your kitchen.

Some B & B's are not child-friendly - crystal, china, elegant furnishings....you'd be ever worrying and the proprietory might not be happy. Often, children aren't allowed; often, they were a welcomed guest.

"Bedrooms" at B&B's are pretty much designed for couples. Were you planning to book 2 or 3 rooms? To expect a "bedroom" at a B&B to accomodate your FAMILY is rather ridiculous. For heavens sake, with "two double beds", where will the fifth person sleep? A one bedroom "suite" is usually a bedroom for a couple and a living room with, perhaps, a fold out couch for another two. Seems to me you're priorities lean more to a "view" and "cold beer" than accomodating your brood.

To Maureen,<BR>Thanks for your response. Sounds to me like you are one of those B&B owners who hates kids!!!!

We found a great B&B in the Kits area of Vancouver that was kid/family friendly and easily accomodated our family of 5. It was called Dandelion Family Suite and was a self contained suite (converted basement) with 2 bedrooms, living area with TV and fold out couch, small kitchen with stove, refrigerator, etc. Not fancy but met our needs perfectly and was very reasonable at $100 US per night. Great breakfast of homemade pastries was included.

I've stayed in plenty of B&Bs over the last few years - some with my own child and some where other guests had children. Unfortunately, like many other issues, a lot of it comes down to a few spoiling it for everyone else and to the attitudes of the parents themselves.<BR><BR>A B&B is not a hotel and some guests forget this. Most of the time it's the owner/operator's home (that's why I like them). Staying in a B&B means that you're sharing space with other people - at least common areas and in some cases, a bathroom. Walls are thinner. If your kid(s) blast the TV volume or communicates by screaming (which I've witnessed), a hotel would be better.<BR><BR>Sign me off "not anti-kid, simply anti-parents-with-poor-judgement".