Dawson City River Hostel, Yukon

Backpackers Hostels Canada is very pleased to introduce one of our newest members--Dawson City River Hostel! Dawson City is 500km northwest of Whitehorse Yukon but will be well worth the trip. The host Dieter has a great photo collection of beautiful scenes from the Dawson City area, which can be viewed on their website.

When you come to Dawson City, prepare yourself for one of the most adventurous hostelling experiences on the planet! There is so much to say about the Dawson City River Hostel, and the sky features prominently in the discussion. Dawson City is in the zone of the 24-hour 'Midnight Sun' between mid-May and August. Also in late August, the hostel is an excellent place to view the night sky and as well, the Northern Lights. You really will have to check out the website to get a better sense of all the Dawson City River Hostel has to offer, or better yet, get yourself up there this summer!

Hostel of the Week April 13th to 24th 2012
Submitted by Kennedy Jones

Backpackers Hostels Canada

St. Catharines Student Residence, Ontario

St. Catharines Student Residence has nicely renovated rooms in the heart of downtown St. Catharines. The on-site building managers are happy to be of assistance. The Residence has rooms for nightly stay or for longer term.

The Greyhound bus stop and bus terminal is only two blocks away. There is ample parking on the site. It is also bicycle friendly.

Feature of the Week, April 6th to April 13th 2012
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

7 Days with the Giant Sweepstakes, City of Thunder Bay

Backpacker Hostels Canada's sponsor, the City of Thunder Bay is giving away a trip for four to Thunder Bay, with plenty of other prizes to one lucky group from anywhere in Canada or U.S! The sweepstakes is called, 7 Days With The Giant. Since I live in Thunder Bay, I can tell you the Sleeping Giant is an awesome sight to see every morning, and we are very proud of it here. Go to www.visitthunderbay.com, complete the entry form and submit your entry. The contest closes Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Grand Prize package includes:

• Round-trip airfare for four to Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada from anywhere in Canada and U.S.
• Accommodations at Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre and three nights at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
• Meals at Thunder Bay’s finest restaurants including Caribou, Lot 66 & 5 Forks Fine Food & Drink
• One week car rental with National Car & Truck Rental
• Camping and Outdoor gear supplied by Gear Up For Outdoors
• $100 Grocery Certificate compliments of Tourism Thunder Bay
• A digital camera package provided by Primary Foto Source
• Watercolour Painting of the Sleeping Giant courtesy of local artist Biljana Baker
• 1 Year Free Subscription to Lake Superior Magazine
• Skimming the waves of Lake Superior with a half day fishing charter courtesy of Archies Fishing Charters
• 90 minute Harbour Sailing Tour with SailSuperior.com
• One Round of Golf at the end of the sentence compliments of Golf Thunder Bay
• Admission for four people to Fort William Historical Park
• Admission for four people to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery
• Mountain Biking and Hiking experiences with Epic Adventures in Nipigon, Ontario
  
• A Thunder Bay Observatory Experience for Four

Feature of the week, March 27th to April 6th 2012
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada