Planete Backpackers Quebec, in Quebec City!

Located at only 8 mins. walking from La Gare Du Palais (Bus & Train Station); Planete Backpackers Quebec is a small urban and funky hostel. Run by backpackers for backpackers, the hostel is very close to all services. (Farmers market, Liquor store, Banks & ATM, Grocery store, Drugstore, Boutiques, Restaurants and Bars.) There is so much to see and to do around the hostel, that you will want to stay longer. There is private rooms and beds in dormitory; WC and showers on every floor and small communal kitchen. When the weather is good, you'll be able to relax and meet other backpackers on our rooftop patio. At the café-bar, you'll be able to enjoy either a coffee and sandwich or a beer and chicken wings while watching sports or cultural events from around the world on the giant screen TVs. Free Wi-Fi, 2 computer stations, lockers, hair dryers, iron, washing machine and dryer, bedsheets included and, of course, a smile from the friendly staff; all this and even more are waiting for you at L'Auberge La Belle Planète Backpackers Hostel.

Situé à seulement 8 minutes de marche de La Gare du Palais(terminus de trains et d'autocars); nous sommes une petite auberge de jeunesse du genre urbaine et funky. Un endroit pensé et conçu par des routards pour des routards, nous sommes près de tous les services. (Marché du Vieux-Port , SAQ, Banques, Épicerie, pharmacie, Boutiques, Restaurants et Bars.) Il y a tellement à faire et à voir dans les environs de l'auberge que vous prendrez sûrement la décision de rester plus longtemps. Nous avons à votre disposition des chambres privées ainsi que des lits en dortoir; toilettes et douches à chaque étage et petite cuisine commune. En saison, notre belle terrasse extérieur vous accueillera après vos longues randonnées et vous pourriez y faire des rencontres. À l'étage inférieur, notre café-bar vous attend que ce soit pour un café et sandwich ou une bière et des ailles de poulet; vous pourriez y visionner des évênements sportifs et culturels provenant des tous les coins du monde sur nos écrans géants. Wi-Fi gratuit, 2 stations d'odinateur, casiers, sèche-cheveux, fer à repasser, buanderie, literie incluse et, bien sûr, un sourire de notre sympathique personnel; vous attendent à l'Auberge La Belle Planète Backpackers Hostel.

Here's some of the festivities going on in Quebec city/Voiçi quelques festivals que nous offrent Québec:
-Carnaval de Québec 27 Janvier/January 2012 - 12 Février/February 2012
-Snowboard Jamboree 20 au/to 26 Février/February 2012
-Red Bull Crashed Ice 16 et/and 17 Février/February 2012
-Festival d'Été de Québec 5 au/to 15 Juillet/July 2012

Hostel of the Week, December 10th to December 22nd 2011
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

The Mad Hatter Hostel, in Parrsboro Nova Scotia!

Open all year, the Mad Hatter is a small friendly hostel within 2 minutes from down town. It is close to hiking trails, museums, restaurants, shops. It is also close to beaches, rock hounding areas, fossil cliffs, and local lore and legend. Within a short drive from areas like Amherst, Springhill, Joggins, River Hebert and Spencers Island.

Hostel of the Week, Dec. 4th to 10th 2011
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Auberge Le Tangon, Sept Iles Quebec

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". 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. 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. 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.

Hostel of the Week, Nov. 20th to Dec. 4th 2011
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada