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
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

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