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
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

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
Backpackers Hostels Canada

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
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada