Lakehead University Guest Accommodations, Thunder Bay Ontario

Lakehead University Guest Accommodations, in Thunder Bay, Ontario--available summers, May till August!

Whether you're a conference group looking for a convenient location, a school group looking for an educational environment, a sports group seeking affordable rates, or an individual wanting to stay somewhere with great access to the City of Thunder Bay, Lakehead University Guest Accommodations is an ideal choice.

Lakehead's scenic campus is centrally located within the city and maintains the integrity of its naturally wooded surroundings. Created in 1965 as the University of the North, Lakehead University is located on approximately 150 hectares of land. The campus is situated around man-made Lake Tamblyn and provides the opportunity for many recreational activities throughout the year. Running through the university campus is the McIntyre River which creates a beautiful backdrop for our residence complexes.

During your stay at the University, a variety of indoor and outdoor activities may be enjoyed. Take advantage of Thunder Bay's 28 kms of recreation trails or make use of Lakehead University's recreational facilities including:

Olympic sized swimming pool, Gymnasium, weight room and track, Sauna, Squash, racquetball, basketball, tennis courts and volleyball courts, Climbing wall and indoor soccer field.

Please call Lakehead University Guest Accommodations directly at (807) 343-8485 for more information.

Feature of the week, December 22nd to 30th 2010
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Samesun Lodges - Banff, Alberta

The new Banff backpackers is located directly on Banff avenue located steps away from everything Banff has to offer.

The backpackers is also home to the Beaver Lounge! Banff's only backpacker pub directly on Banff Avenue! Featuring Open Mic nights, DJ's playing and weekly backpacker parties! Cheap cheap drinks and $6 dinner specials. This bar is the newest hot spot of downtown Banff.

Most dorm rooms have Jacuzzi's in the room. The hostel also features some of the nicest private rooms of any hostel in the country and SameSun's activity program is second to none!

The backpackers also offers free continental breakfast, free WiFi, public internet terminals, and essentially any other creature comfort you need!

Hostel of the Week, December 8th to 13th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
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Auberge Inn, Providence Bay, Manitoulin Island, Northern Ontario

Recently a French video documentary about the Auberge Inn Hostel was featured on TFO Televison Francophone de l'Ontario sur l'émission Relief. Auberge Inn is located on Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world, in Lake Huron.

"L'Aubergine ou L'Auberge Inn?

Un reportage sur la toute nouvelle Auberge Inn sur l'île Manitoulin. Le journaliste de l’émission Relief à TFO, Frédéric Projean, présente un sympathique portrait de notre auberge ouverte depuis moins d’un an. Nous vous invitons à profiter de l’occasion pour vous baigner dans la magie de notre petit paradis en période estivale. Nous vous rappelons que l’île est tout aussi magnifique chaque jour de l’année et que nous serons heureux de vous le faire découvrir aussi cet hiver."

Regardez le vidéo

Hostel of the Week, November 30th to December 6th 2010
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The Cona Hostel, Vancouver Island, Courtenay BC

The Cona Hostel, aptly named with Strathcona Park outside its back door, is situated in the beautiful Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. There is no shortage of activities for travelers to enjoy in Courtenay. The Cona Hostel endeavours to provide clean, secure accommodation for the budget-minded traveler in a fun and exciting atmosphere.

The hostel is located downtown Courtenay in a newly renovated heritage building with great views overlooking the Courtenay River and Lewis Park. Also nearby are outdoor swimming pools, the Courtenay River Walkway, Kayak rentals, Mountain bike shop, the Sid Williams Live Theatre, art galleries, and live music, as well as the farmer's market and downtown shops and cafes. You can also go mountain biking down nearby Mt. Washington or experience the crystal clear water of Horne Lake Caves! ...or just relax on a hammock or hang out by the river on the hostels new deck!

Some of the hostel amenities include a BBQ, board games, fooseball, tv/dvd, wireless internet, secure bike and board lock-up, free pancakes on weekends.

The owners of the Cona Hostel also operate the “Cona Shuttle and Tours Ltd” and are well informed about the area, striving to do their best to make a guest's stay a great experience! Groups and families are welcome. Phone to inquire: 1 (877) 490-CONA, (250) 331-0991.

"Supporting the Journey -- The Cona Hostel"

Hostel of the week, November 23rd to 29th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
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Dreamcatcher Hostel, Golden BC

The Dreamcatcher Hostel is conveniently located in downtown Golden and within easy walking distance from pubs, restaurants, grocery shops, outdoor shops, clothing stores, banks, mountain bike rental, a book store and several adventure companies. Golden is perfectly placed to explore the very best of the Rockies without the crowds and inflated prices. Take a walk along the riverside paths and enjoy the friendly community.

In creating Dreamcatcher Hostel, Gerald Wagner & Abi Marsh wanted to provide a haven for weary travellers and a base for outdoor adventurers; somewhere to kick back and relax, meet like-minded individuals and travel on refreshed and renewed. The hostel prides itself on having fantastically comfortable beds with real mattresses and down duvets.

There are plenty of splendid sights within a half hour’s drive, including the Wolf Centre (to see and learn about wolves), and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (where you can take a gondola up the mountain to visit Boo, the resident grizzly bear!). Eat dinner at the highest restaurant in North America, the Eagles Eye and drink in the fabulous views, or hike up to Thompson Falls, or visit Mount Seven to watch the paragliders jump, admire the far-reaching views of mountains and valleys or hike to the peak. Golden also has outdoor swimming pools and children's spray parks.

A staggering variety of outdoor activities are available for you: mountain biking, snowboarding, para-gliding, hiking, skiing, rafting, kayaking, quadding, snow-mobiling, back country skiing, fishing, horse riding. Your stay is sure to be action packed and exciting.

"Welcome to Dreamcatcher Hostel, where all guests leave as friends. We will be your home away from home during your stay in Golden!

Hostel of the week, November 14th to 23rd 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
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Song of Ruth House, Chilliwack BC

The Song of Ruth House is an adults-only house, operated like a hostel. It represents freedom away from Vancouver traffic! Song of Ruth House is 90 minutes closer to southern BC sites! Chilliwack is a farming town circled by volcanoes, rivers, lakes! Two short-term furnished room rentals are available: The Waikiki Room and The Molokai Room. The House is in a nice family area in northern Chilliwack, near downtown shops and the bus centre.

The house enjoys a policy of peace-and-quiet, with Quiet Hours after 10 pm. You will get a good night's sleep.

Hostel of the week, Nov. 7th to 16th 2010
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Fernie Job Fair, Fernie BC

Stay at the Raging Elk, in Fernie BC while attending the Fernie Job Fair on November 5th 2010.

Drop into the Fernie Job Fair at the Fernie Community Centre on November 5th between 10am and 3pm. Find seaonal and year round job opportunities in hospitality, tourism, retail, industry, and construction.

Work in Fernie: Start making an income before the snow starts to fall! For more information call the Raging Elk at 1-(250) 423-6811, or email bookings@ragingelk.com, or email "Jobs in Fernie" at info@jobsinfernie.com

Feature of the week: Nov. 1st to 7th 2010
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The Great Kejimkujik Pumpkin Carving Contest, in Kejimkujik Park, Nova Scotia!

A pumpkin carving contest at the Keji Park near Caledonia, Nova Scotia ran from Oct. 8th to 11th 2010. Anyone who stayed at The Caledonia Country Hostel for the whole Thanksgiving weekend (three days) got one night free at the hostel. Additionally, if you stayed at least 2 days, you got 1 day admission to the park free. There is also shuttle service to the park as well as complementary bikes.

Below are photos of the 2009 event. Look for it next year. It's a beautiful place.

Feature of the Week (for over three weeks!) October Oct. 3rd to October 25th 2010
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The Lead Dog Inn, Whitehorse Yukon

On August 30th 2010, and after three months of renovations, the Lead Dog Inn opened it's doors.

There is a great demand for hostels in Whitehorse. Whitehorse is a popular destination for tourists from around the world, seeking the wilderness of Yukon and Alaska. It is especially popular with Germans and Australians. Whitehorse is the perfect location to start and plan those wilderness adventures, and staying in a hostel is part of that.

The Lead Dog is still young--the hosts are still learning the ropes, but the hostel's popularity is increasing. They feature Sunday Potlucks to help promote socializing and community with the guests. Next summer they plan to build a deck and begin regular barbeques.

For the winter months the hostel caters to long term and short term residents. Call 1-(867)-456-2722 to book.

Hostel of the Week, September 28th to October 4th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Hamilton Guesthouse, Ontario Canada

Hamilton Guesthouse is conveniently located in downtown Hamilton, close to all the major attractions this gorgeous though underrated city has to offer. Hamilton itself is ideally situated midway between Niagara Falls and Toronto in Ontario's famous Golden Horseshoe region.

Hamilton Guest House has incredible rates for nightly stay and offers clean, comfortable and affordable accommodations for backpackers, budget travelers, and students. Facilities include use of the full kitchen, free parking, linens and towels, secure lockers, free tea and coffee, cable tv, free internet and WIFI.

As well, helpful and knowledgeable staff are always ready to offer the best advice on the local scene.
Hostel of the Week, September 22nd to September 28th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Generator Hostels: new hostels in Hamburg, Dublin and Copenhagen

Though we are a network of Canadian Hostels, we wanted to announce some big news regarding our sponsor Generator Hostels, currently located in the two cities of London and Berlin.

Generator Hostels has just announced the coming-to-be of new Generator hostels in Hamburg, Dublin and Copenhagen in 2011, making a giant leap to provide budget accommodation in five major cities in Europe. Generator Hostels prides itself on providing a unique backpacker experience. Each hostel provides a safe and comfortable accommodation as well as a great party atmosphere where you can meet other like minded people."

Feature of the week, Jan7 th to Jan13th 2008, Sept. 16th to 22nd 2010
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Auberge Internationale La Vieille École, Ste-Anne-Des-Monts

At Auberge Internationale La Vieille École in Ste-Anne-Des-Monts, you may choose relax, make friends, watch a movie, read a magazine while in view of the mountain or ocean. You may play checkers or chess, read a book or simply enjoy the view of the famous sunset. You may use one of the well-equipped interior or exterior kitchens to make your meals. Internet and WIFI are also available at the hostel, as is the laundromat and spa.

The friendly staff will provide you information on what to do in the region. You can observe and photograph the wonders of High-Gaspésie. These include many varieties of sea life, such whale, dolphin, and shark; birds such as cormorant, heron eagle, own and falcon; and forest life, such as moose, deer, caribou bears and racoons, to mention a few of the animals you can find in the Gaspe region. Alternatively you will find many many other activities in summer or winter to fill your days. Find out more about activities

"Come and visit a place of your dreams!"

Hostel of the week, Feb 26th to Mar 4th 2007, Sept. 8th to 16th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Auberge de Paris, Montreal

Auberge Montreal (Montreal Youth Hostel) is centrally located in downtown Montreal. Female, Male, and Mixed dorm room beds and private rooms are available at great prices, as low as $23.00. You will also benefit from the use of stocked kitchens, fun common rooms, PCs with free Internet, an on-site Bistro and a 24 hour reception and no curfew!

Auberge de Paris Montreal is walking distance to shopping areas, restaurants, exciting nightlife, Ste-Catharine Street, St-Denis Street, St-Laurent Street, Prince Arthur Street, etc. You will find many festivals close by such as Just For Laughs, Jazz Festival, Les Francofolies, Montreal Film Festival, and many more.

Originally the Danserau mansion, this 135 year old building was converted to a hotel in 1985. Careful effort was required to maintain many of the heritage building's architectural details, rich with European influence.

Auberge de Paris features a fully licensed on-site bistro, Bistro de Paris, serving breakfast and lunch. Socialize with fellow guests before parting ways and discovering the city in a relaxed and fun environment. The outdoor terrace overlooks Sherbrooke Street and is open all summer long.

Experienced staff are ready to help your stay to be more enjoyable by being your guide to Montreal. Staff are always willing to share their knowledge of the city by suggesting the best places to visit, to eat or to shop.

Get assistance in your language with a multilingual 24/7 front desk staff (languages spoken include English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Hebrew)

Reserve by phone at 514-522-6124 or toll free 1.877.266.5514.

"Experience the real charm of Montreal!"

Hostel of the week, September 2nd, 2010 to September 8th, 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Samesun Hostel Vancouver

Welcome to Samesun Backpackers, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Situated in the middle of the Granville St. entertainment district, this is the place to be for affordable lodging and a great atmosphere.

Clean, safe and friendly, we also provide all the services a traveler needs. We have a large communal kitchen, tv room, internet terminals, pool table, and tour booking facilities as well as free breakfast and free wi-fi. Our helpful staff are available 24 hours a day to assist you. We also provide daily activities including trivia, poker, open mic, free walking tours, beach trips and a special Saturday adventures.

Also on site is the Beaver restaurant, one of the best backpacker bars in North America. Cheap food and beer, and hockey on the big screen, this is your best place to meet people. So come on down and see what all the fuss is about!

We do have a 24 hour cancellation warning.

SameSun has 5 locations to serve you, including our beachfront location in beautiful Kelowna and directly downtown Banff in the world famous Rocky Mountains. And remember: We all live under the Same Sun!

Hostel of the Week, August 12th to August 24th, 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Sir Wilfred Grenfell College Conference Services, Cornerbrook NL

Sir Wilfred Grenfell College offers ideal accommodations for your travel adventures! Located in the heart of Corner Brook, NL, the university is nestled among the hills of the folded and faulted Long Range Mountains in the scenic Humber Valley. Winter travelers have very easy access to the wonders of Marble Mountain-one of the best ski hills in Eastern North America and summer vacationers can experience a true sense of Newfoundland culture through the many festivals, theatre and music productions that take place.

Experience world-renowned Newfoundland hospitality. Sir Wilfred Grenfell College offers all the amenities of a three star hotel in a University campus setting! All rooms have telephones with no-charge local calls and internet access. Laundry and recreational facilities are available. All accommodations have private bedrooms and shared washrooms. The Chalet Apartments have private bedrooms with shared washrooms, living/dining room and full kitchen facilities. Minutes from downtown, there is nearby shopping, hiking and local attractions. You can even have a learning vacation while you are there! Leave the burdens of everyday life behind!

Feature of the Week August 4th to 12th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
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The Edge Pub and Hostel, Kimberly BC

The Edge Pub & Hostel is located in the idyllic mountain setting of Kimberley, British Columbia. The Edge is the favourite night spot of locals and tourists alike.

Open day and night the pub has an abundance of ways to keep you entertained, including sports on big screen tvs, pool tables, foosball, arcade machines, and darts, live music and karaoke, draught beer, bottled beer, ciders and coolers, and hard liquor as well as snacks and sausage rolls, etc!

And if you want to stay in the cheapest accommodation in town you can get beds in the hostel located straight above the pub from as little as $15ppn + taxes, or $20ppn + taxes in ski season.

The hostel has 2-bed to 10-bed dorm rooms as well as private rooms. All rooms have their own shower, bath and toilet and there is a common room with a kitchen and a free pool table. There is also free wireless internet.

Group rates are available for groups of 8+ people. Because the hostel is above a bar, minors are not admitted.

Call 250-427-7744 to book. Visit their Facebook page for more photos and information.

Hostel of the Week, July 21st to July 29th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Fredericton International Hostel

Fredericton International Hostel is only 2 blocks from the bus station and central to the downtown of Fredericton. The atmosphere is friendly and it is open all year round.

Hostel of the week, July 7th to 14th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Eau Berge de Tadoussac, Tadoussac Quebec

Eau Berge de Tadoussac is a fully equipped, modern and spacious facility providing a variety of accommodation for travelers regardless of age, background or nationality.

The Hostel and Tadoussac region offer an amazing diversity of outdoor activities, relaxation, sightseeing and much more!

The Tadoussac Region hosts whale watching, Interpretation Centre for Marine Mammals (CIMM), Parc du Saguenay, the Saguenay Fjord, and many activities and events in summer and winter.

Beware though... it's possible you'll fall in love with the atmosphere and magnificent natural surroundings.

Hostel of the Week, June 30th to July 7th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Albion Hills Campground, in Bolton Ontario

Included in the membership of Backpackers Hostels Canada are several campgrounds. Albion Hills Campground is open from April 26, 2010 to November 1, 2010. Operated by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Albion Hills Campground is set in the hills of Caledon on the banks of the Humber River. Albion Hills offers remarkable scenery, exciting activities and first-rate facilities — only 40 minutes from Toronto! Offering individual serviced and unserviced sites as well as on-site trailer rentals.

Albion Hills is the outdoor enthusiasts dream featuring some of the most impressive mountain biking trails in southern Ontario. Explore the beauty of our trails designed for riders of all ages and skill level.

Facilities include full service washrooms, convenience store and laundry. The unserviced price per night is $27.00 plus applicable taxes. The serviced price per night is $32.50 plus applicable taxes.

Find the Albion Hills Campground at 16500 Highway 50 near Bolton, ON. Please call 905-880-4855 for more information or for further directions.

Hostel of the Week June 23rd to June 28th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Château Bahia, in Pointe-a-la Garde, Quebec

L’auberge du Château Bahia est située à Pointe-à-la-Garde, dans la Baie des Chaleurs, sur la côte sud de la Gaspésie. Entièrement bâti par Jean, le propriétaire, et son père sur une période de 18 ans, le château Bahia se trouve à 500 mètres de la route 132, dans une des plus belles forêts de la Gaspésie, avec vue spectaculaire sur la baie. Il compte 26 pièces dont une grande salle de banquets, 4 tours et 7 tourelles.

À l’automne, la féerie des couleurs charme tous les visiteurs.

Au petit déjeuner, savourez nos délicieuses crêpes aux fruits sauvages.

Tous les soirs, un dîner aux chandelles est servi. Au menu, une cuisine maison savoureuse, à la québécoise. C’est un plaisir pour nous d’accueillir tous les jours à notre table des visiteurs du monde entier avec lesquels nous échangeons culture, expériences de voyage et bonne humeur.

L’aventure continue avec Hervé qui construit son château. Une fois la construction terminée, le château vous accueillera même en hiver. À l’heure actuelle, le château est ouvert de mai à octobre et la maison (dortoirs) toute l’année.

Hostel of the Week, June 15th to June 23rd 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

UQAM Residences -- West Lodges, Montréal!

Located on Saint-Urbain street, in the heart of the "Quartier des spectacles" and less than 5 minutes on foot from "la Place des Arts", the West Lodges is the perfect place for lovers of entertainment and the famous "Festival International de Jazz de Montreal".

Hostel of the Week, June 10th to June 15th, 2010
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

The Newman House Hostel, Saint John, New Brunswick

The Newman House Hostel is only minutes from Saint John pubs and bars, restaurants, Boardwalk activities and festivals, museums, beach volleyball and walking trails. You can sail up river or through the Reversing Falls into the Harbour from the Boat Club located minutes from the hostel. Jet boat rides available in the rapids of the Falls as well.

If you are lucky you will get to taste Sharon's very popular homemade bread!

The cost for a night's stay? Only $25.00!

Hostel of the Week June 4th to 10th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

2010 Backpackers Hostels Canada booklet party

2010 Backpackers Hostels Canada Booklet Party

Every year an incredibly chaotic and intense but equally friendly and fun event occurs in Thunder Bay--namely the hostel booklet packing party. This year again, on Tuesday May 18th, we were fortunate to have volunteers of different ages and nationalities come to the booklet-packing headquarters to help pack the envelopes and boxes sent to each of the hostels across Canada.

We appreciate each and every person who participated as each person worked diligently in their duties. In the end we supplied 169 hostels with 2010 BHC Hostel Booklets (as shown in the above-right of this page), which you can now find at any of our member locations across Canada.

Thanks to Fada, Emily, Neil, Julius, Willa, Lloyd, Ralph, Brad, Eugene, Marina, Brendon, Daniel, Tina, Martin (and I was there too, Ken) for making the event so productive and for such great company.

Feature of the Week, June 2nd to 11th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Auberge Internationale Le Tangon

Auberge Internationale Le Tangon

Whether it be for one night, one week or even more, you can be sure of a relaxation time at the warmly decorated and colourful "Le Tangon". Brigitte and her team are always on hand to welcome you with a smile. You will immediately feel at home and will be taken aback by the family-oriented atmosphere of the Hostel and the kindness of the people who live there. Impromptu musical performances in the evening add to the enchanting atmosphere of "Le Tangon". Almost unique on the North Shore, it is a place where people come together, share experiences and become friends.

Few places offer as much natural beauty with all the advantages of a modern city as the North Shore. Beaches, a unique archipelago, majestic rivers, an animal reserve and varied marine life invite travelers to escape and relax. The North Coast offers visitors quaint villages, historical sites, Nordic adventures and out-of-the-ordinary open-air expeditions.

The hostel offers you everything you need to make your stay both comfortable and enjoyable.

Hostel of the Week, May 18th to 25th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Auberge Inn, Providence Bay, Manitoulin Island,

The Auberge Inn is a small eco-friendly international hostel situated in the heart of the village of Providence Bay, Manitoulin Island Ontario. The house is situated 400 steps from the longest, most beautiful sandy beach and boardwalk. The beach alone is worth the trip!

At the Auberge Inn you can enjoy comfortable and affordable accommodations while exploring the largest fresh water island in the world. You will quickly discover that Auberge Inn is more than just a great place to sleep, its also a place to meet people and share your experiences!

Included in your stay at Auberge Inn are bedding and pillows, self-serve breakfast in a shared kitchen, free wi-fi internet, a secure locker and bicycle storage, and common living room and sun deck

Your hosts, Nathalie Gara-Boivin and Alain Harvey, welcome you into their home and can suggest ways to make the most out of your vacation, having explored the island thoroughly with information on: local festivals, pow-wows, restaurants, cycling, hiking, kayaking, photography, bird watching opportunities and many other activities to enjoy on the Island.

The Auberge Inn is now open for business!

Hostel of the Week, May 11th to 18th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada