UWinnipeg Hostel, Winnipeg Manitoba

UWinnipeg Hostel is located in the heart of downtown just minutes away from UWinnipeg’s main campus. It is a LEED Silver certified building with generous natural lighting and an energy-efficient design located on the new Furby-Langside Campus.

UWinnipeg Hostel offers modern, air-conditioned, fully furnished single and double dorms, each with their own private bathroom. Linens are provided and changed weekly. Hostel guests have access to common entertainment/lounge areas with foosball tables and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs with basic cable and DVD players, as well as laundry facilities operated by Smart Card technology, available 24/7.

Hostel guests are able to access the wireless Guest Network in the lobby and lounges at McFeetors Hall, free of charge. VIP suite guests also have access to a private wireless network in their suites. For access to public computers, guests are welcome to go to the university campus, a short three minute walk from McFeetors Hall, and use the public access computers on the fourth floor, directly in front of the library.

Hostel of the Week, April 18th to April 24th 2011
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
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Auberge Maeva, Montreal

The hostel Maeva Montreal is located between Sherbrooke's and Mont-royal's metro stations. Restaurants and bars on lively Mont-royal Boulevard are just a few minutes from the hostel.

Conviviality and hospitality are a trademark of Auberge Maeva Montreal. Continental breakfast is free and served up until 11am. Coffee and tea are free throughout the day. Free use of computers with Internet access is offered and free WIFI is also available for your laptop. There is also Cable TV and free table soccer for your entertainment.

Auberge Maeva is close to many conveniences such as the Metro, restaurants and bars on Mont-royal Boulevard, and grocery stores.

"Welcome to the hostel Maeva Montreal!"

Hostel of the Week April 9th to 19th 2011
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Cape Breton University Summer Residences, Sydney NS

Cape Breton University's modern, comfortable MacDonald Residence is conveniently located to accommodate multiday conferences, travel groups, or summer travelers visiting the Cape Breton Regional Municipality from late May to mid August.

Feature of the Week March 27th to April 11th 2011
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada