Caledonia Country Hostel, Southwest Nova Scotia

Caledonia Country Hostel, Southwest Nova Scotia

"The saying here is that "we are in the middle of everywhere", because we are less than an hour away from 3 large towns--Liverpool, Bridgewater, Annapolis Royal. We are only 16km from Kejimkuijik National Park and Historical site of Canada where you will find trails to hike in the summer or snowshoe in the winter. There are also groomed trails for crosscountry skiing during the winter months. If you like to skate we have lots of lakes in the area or in the spring you can fish in the lakes and streams. If you like the outdoors and want some peace and tranquility then this is the place for you! Look for special deals at www.caledoniacountryhostel.com."

Hostel of the Week January 27th to February 1st 2010
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Kip and Kaboodle Backpackers Hostel, Mahone Bay-Lunenburg Nova Scotia

Kip and Kaboodle Backpackers Hostel, on the main road, half way betwen Mahone Bay and Lunenburg Nova Scotia

"Kip & Kaboodle is a friendly little backpackers hostel in a quiet country setting located conveniently between Mahone Bay & Lunenburg - an area with a lot to offer! Mahone Bay is our closest town, and it is famous for its three postcard-perfect churches as well as its arts & crafts community. Lunenburg is 7km away and is the home of the famous Bluenose II as well as the Picton Castle, a square-rigged barque which has done four world voyages. Lunenburg is also a UNESCO World Heritage site - one of only two towns in North America to carry such a prestigious title. Close to beaches, hiking trails, art galleries & museums, wineries and much more."

Greg Inglis, your host (and a tour guide who has been providing tours throughout Nova Scotia for over 7 years), is always happy to sit down and chat in the evenings to help you plan out your trip to make sure you don't miss a thing while visiting this beautiful part of Canada.

The editors of Backpackers Hostels Canada wanted to draw your attention to a very funny page on the Kip and Kaboodle website called "Ridiculous rules we (mistakenly) assumed were totally unnecessary to state". For some comic relief (and certainly a little provocation of thought for travellers) please read through this page.

Hostel of the Week January 18th to 24th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Squamish Inn on the Water

Squamish Inn On the Water

"Greetings from all the staff at the Squamish Inn on the Water. We provide unique accommodation offering inviting rooms along with all the comforts of home. Our personalized service and hospitality is the perfect fit to a memorable experience in the premier destination of Squamish.

Squamish, meaning “Mother of the Wind” in Coast Salish is nestled in the heart of the Sea to Sky corridor, between Whistler and Vancouver on Hwy 99. Our new facility has been custom built to be the ultimate character accommodation for the distinctive destination of Squamish: “The Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada”.

Squamish Inn on the Water is more than a place to stay…it’s an experience!"

Hostel of the Week, January 12th to 17th 2010
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Backpackers on Dundas

Backpackers on Dundas

Backpackers on Dundas is in downtown Toronto, very near the Chinatown district. It is central to everything downtown Toronto has to offer. It is a very friendly hostel and is very clean. Over 150 dvd-library, free internet, hot showers, laundry and kitchen facilities are only some of the amenities offered. Take a video tour through the hostel (link below), taken during a quiet time by Michael Scott, the owner/host. You'll see why Backpackers on Dundas makes a great place to spend your nights while you visit Toronto.

Watch the video!

Hostel of the Week, January 3rd to 10th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Just recently, on December 12th, the Olympic Torch was carried past the newly refurbished Ottawa Backpackers Inn, at 203 York Street Ottawa. Behind the runners, staff and guests of the Ottawa Backpackers Inn can be seen waving with Olympic fervour.

Ottawa Backpackers Inn will soon be celebrating its 10th Anniversary. Congratulations to Martin Jones, owner and operator of the OBI!

Hostel of the week, December 20th to January 3rd 2009
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada