Banff International Hostel, Alberta

Banff International Hostel stives to provide a comfortable stay to anyone looking for simple and quiet accommodations while enjoying the wonderful scenery in Banff National Park and surrounding areas.

Situated conveniently just off Highway One, Banff International Hostel is just a couple blocks away from the heart of downtown. Whether you are a long-term traveler, first-time tourist or someone in between, the Banff International Hostel provides simple, comfortable and clean accommodations to suit all of your needs.

Hostel of the Week, Jan. 2nd to Jan. 15th 2013
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

University of Waterloo Conference Centre

The most popular accommodation on www.backpackers.ca , judging by number of hits to each listing, is the University of Waterloo Conference Centre in Kitchener-Waterloo. Dorm rooms are available on campus at the University of Waterloo in Ron Eydt Village annually between May and August. Just minutes from downtown Waterloo, the U. of W. Conference Services are located in the heart of Mennonite country with the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, African Lion Safari and the Stratford Festival also close at hand.

Accommodations include single and double rooms. Each floor consists of 24 rooms with 2 large washrooms per floor (1 male and 1 female) along with a common lounge for after-hours networking. Guests have access to the Internet cafe and are welcome to use the weight room, TV lounge and games room located in the Ron Eydt Village.

Feature of the Week, May 13th to 17th 2011
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

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