BC’s best little Backpacker’s Lodge – in operation since 2004
A scenic 40 minute ferry ride from Vancouver, situated on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Up The Creek Backpacker’s Lodge is 14km from the ferry terminal at Langdale. It is a charismatic, family-run cedar house nestled amongst many large cedar and fir trees, and is an easy 10-minute walk to the “Heart of Roberts Creek”.
Up The Creek respectfully acknowledges the shíshálh peoples on whose swiya the Lodge resides.
Features
Family Friendly
Loaner Bikes
Wood Stove
Free WiFi
Wood-fired Sauna (coming soon- watch FB posts)
Environmental Charter
Recycling
Off-street Parking
Gas Fire Pit
Campfire
Cyclist Camping
Library & Book Swap
Tourist Info
No Smoking / Toking
Reviews
“I decided to leave the city for a week to work remotely and I was looking for options around the area and I found this cozy lodge. It was an easy commute from Vancouver using public transit. On the moment you arrive, you don’t feel at a hostel, you feel at a warm, super clean, and friendly place. I stayed in the dorm and I appreciate the quietness of it. I highly recommend it for anyone that looks for a little escape or simply spend a night on your way to other places in the area.”
“I decided to leave the city for a week to work remotely and I was looking for options around the area and I found this cozy lodge. From the moment I did my booking, Martin contacted me to give me more details and info about the place and the area in a very friendly way. It was an easy commute from Vancouver by using public transit. On the moment you arrive, you don’t feel at a hostel, you feel at a warm, super clean, and friendly place. Martin will give you a full explanation on everything, plus, everything around the lodge has a little sign to explain. I stayed in the dorm and I appreciate the quietness of it. Another couple of things that I like about this place is that they offer free bikes to go around, good wifi, and a cozy lounge with a wood-fed fire stove. I highly recommend it for anyone that looks for a little escape or simply spend a night on your way to other places in the area. This is not a party hostel, you come here to enjoy nature. Oh he has a BBQ which I used many times as I love cooking!”
“I decided to leave the city for a week to work remotely and I was looking for options around the area and I found this cozy lodge. From the moment I did my booking, Martin contacted me to give me more details and info about the place and the area in a very friendly way. Myself not having a car, it was an easy commute from Vancouver by using public transit, which for anyone that has been in BC for a fair amount of time and doesn’t have a car, it’s quite a luxury. On the moment you arrive, you don’t feel at a hostel, you feel at a warm, super clean, and friendly place. Everything is covid-safety compliant, Martin will give you a full explanation on everything, plus, everything around the lodge has a little sign to explain. I stayed in the dorm (I was the only one there) and I appreciate the quietness of it. Another couple of things that I like about this place is that they offer free bikes to go around (a big perk as there’s a lot to see for nature lovers), good wifi (I need it for work reasons), and a cozy lounge with a wood-fed fire stove. I highly recommend it for anyone that looks for a little escape or simply spend a night on your way to other places in the area. One thing though: this is not a party hostel, you come here to enjoy nature. Oh he has a BBQ which I used many times as I love cooking!”
– Espacio Finito (Feb 2021)
What an awesome spot! We loved our stay here – so welcoming and comfy! It’s a beautiful area too with so much to explore. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality!
– Ted (Aug 2024)
My friend and I had a wonderfully relaxing and quiet time at Up the Creek. We were the only ones there for two days, so we picked a great time to go! They have a fully kitted kitchen with everything available to cook up your meals. We took all our own food so our two days away from the city was super inexpensive. We spent time relaxing by the fire, knitting and reading, or out walking the local area. This place is very clean. 7 minute walk (downhill) to the ocean front (bit of an incline to walk back). And Martin is a great host!
– Marilyn (Jan 2024)
The friendly atmosphere and kindness of the staff who did everything possible to make my stay memorable. It felt like a home away from home—an excellent base for exploring the surrounding areas whether by car or foot. Public transport from Vancouver and around Sunshine Coast is excellent and affordable. I had a marvellous time and would have liked to stay longer than the four days I was there. I hope one day I will be back. “Up the Creek” will be top of my list to stay, relax and explore—a big thank you to Martin and Halli for the little personal touches.
– Esther (Aug 2023)
One of the best hostels I have ever stayed at – friendly, clean, comfortable and full of great information about what the area offers – and it offers a lot! Robert’s Creek is a cute little artistic town with cool drift wood benches and a giant community mandala they paint every year. Cliff Gilker park is a hidden gem with easy trails and an awesome rainforest experience – magical!
– Donna (Jul 2023)