Auberge Inn, Providence Bay, Manitoulin Island!

Manitoulin Island--the largest freshwater island is a perfect place for cycling, with its many scenic backcountry roads. The pace on the island is slower than in big cities and there are lots of opportunities to view wildlife. The Island route along Hwy 6 is a great way to get from Northern Ontario to Southern Ontario. There are paved shoulders along most of the route. There are also many scenic lookouts, including the famous 10-Mile Point. For more details, see www.manitoulincycling.com.

One can stay at the Auberge Inn in Providence Bay and rent a bike from the hostel. This is a great way to discover Manitoulin Island, the green way, enjoying the wildlife and scenic landscapes. You can take a tour of the Blue Jay Creek MNR Hatchery or explore the many sights and villages of the Islands or take a dip in some of the 108 lakes on the Island. The Auberge Inn is also offering a cycling package, "Bikes, Buns and Biodiversity": rent a bike and participate in a garden tour workshop and end it off with a taste of organic baked treat! Other cycling packages offered by Auberge Inn can be found at http://aubergeinn.ca/bikeskayaks/

Finally, after a great day of cycling, you can relax at the beach in Providence Bay. A great way to spend a holiday!

Hostel of the Week, May 12th to May 28th 2012
Submitted by Kennedy Jones

Backpackers Hostels Canada

Salty Bear Adventure Travel

Salty Bear Adventure Travel, serves Halifax, Cape Breton Island, Prince Edward Island and points in between!

Hop on the Salty Bear mini-bus for the trip of a lifetime! Hike in the national parks and visit some of the beautiful beaches and scenery the Maritimes has to offer. Both the 3 day Cabot Trail Explorer tour and the 5 day Island Hopper tour depart from Halifax on Monday mornings from mid May to mid October. Explore the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Charlottetown, Cavandish and Prince Edward Island National Park. Tours include transportation, accommodation, park and ferry fees, lively commentary as well as optional extras such as whale watching, kayaking, sailing and biking. The Maritimes is truly one of Canada's most beautiful regions and well worth exploring. Contact Salty Bear Adventure Travel's office in Cheticamp NS for more information.

Feature of the Week, May 2nd to May 12th 2012
submitted by Kennedy Jones
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Hurkett Cove Lodge and Hostel in Northwestern Ontario!

Hurkett Cove Lodge and Hostel, is located between Hurkett and Dorion, (also 27km East of Nipigon and 83km East of Thunder Bay), on Hwy 11-17 in Northwestern Ontario!  The area incredibly rich with nature. Nearby is Eagle Canyon Suspension Bridge and Zip Line, Canada's longest suspension bridge. Also close is the Ouimet Canyon, a much smaller but impressive version of the Grand Canyon. Hurkett Dock is an excellent location for bird watching as well as kite surfing, though duck hunting and fishing are a common activity here also.

Hostel of the week, April 24th to May 2nd 2012
Submitted by Kennedy Jones

Backpackers Hostels Canada