What are some unique hotels in Canada that aren't necessarily expensive?

Hotels that are historically significant, have a local charm or interesting story behind them.



And preferably not the brand hotels like Hyatt, Marriott, Intercontinental, (something smaller or even a hole of a room... but there's something unusual to it)?



And particularly what about the ones in the maritimes and Quebec? I know Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, and Banff, and Jasper, are loaded with suites and lodges that you won't find elsewhere.What are some unique hotels in Canada that aren't necessarily expensive?
the sylvia hotel is a vancouver landmark ... high season the cheapest room is $129 ...



"The Sylvia Hotel is a designated heritage building, ideally located on English Bay, beside Stanley Park and just 5 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Built in 1912, the Sylvia Hotel is a city landmark and one of Vancouver's greatest treasures. The location is a favourite for business travelers wanting to be out of the busy downtown core, for families vacationing on the beach or for romantic getaways. The Sylvia Hotel is definitely one of Vancouver's best kept secrets. The old fashioned character and friendly service gives travelers a home away from home. The Sylvia Hotel offers a fantastic location, great value, superb quality with a wonderful beachside dining experience!"



the buchan hotel is a unique little hotel ... in the middle of a residential neighbourhood but walking distance to stanley park, denman street, english bay ... it starts at $55 a night ...



"The Buchan Hotel is an economically priced hotel ideal for travelers seeking clean, quiet, and comfortable accomodation. The Buchan hotel is located in a residential area of Vancouver's downtown West End, one block from Stanley Park, and three blocks from English Bay Beach. The Buchan hotel is 100% non smoking to ensure your comfort."
Commons Inn in Halifax- three(?) old buildings strung together, with rooftop decks- in a kind of grotty neighbourhood- not dangerous or anything- easy walk to downtown and the harbour- not so easy coming back because it's uphill. (The old part of Halifax is kind of vertical)What are some unique hotels in Canada that aren't necessarily expensive?
Eric, you're scaring me. You're not actually planning on coming to Canada are you? Please, say it ain't so.
The Fairmont Royal York Toronto.What are some unique hotels in Canada that aren't necessarily expensive?
In Cobourg, about 2(?) hours east of Toronto, is the King George Inn. There was a large Victorian house there that the province took over, and they built a jail right next to it. The house was the quarters for the superintendent, and offices. In the late 1990's, it stopped being a jail, and a company turned it into an Inn.



It is really nice! Very comfortable, with good quality furnishings, etc. You can stay in the old house, or in the jail. The cells have been turned into rooms, but, many of the original things have been left: like bars, and even the original shower in one room. All the rooms are different, so it appeals to couples, and families, and so on. One room has 3' walls on 3 sides, and the other looking into the old exercise yard. They guarantee your sleep there: it is a silent room. Another is a library, with shelves, and shelves filled with books. And so on.



It is not very expensive, and the site is rather nice: kitty corner to the Victoria Hall, te city hall with it's restored Opera House, and 1 block from the Marina which is next to a really nice beach. The town itself is pretty, with lots of Victorian architecture, a park (where they play free concerts in summer), and some nice places to eat. 8km west is Port Hope, another nice community, with all sorts of quaint shops downtown, a Scottish tearoom, fire museum...



I've spent some very pleasant days there.



http://www.thekinggeorgeinn.com/index.ht鈥?/a>



A couple years ago I travelled to New Brunswick for a holiday, and while no place in particular stands out as unique, all the places were super clean, and inexpensive. NB was actually a pretty decent place to visit. Sort of off the beaten track for tourists, but, so much the better because of it.



If you are visiting Quebec City in the summer, hotels are very, very expensive. But, Laval University rents out their dorm rooms, for 1/2 or even 1/3 of what a motel would cost. They are dorm rooms, and not air conditioned (bathroom down the hall), but, for budget travellers who just need a bed, an excellent choice. And, Quebec city is so worth seeing...