Auberge du Château Bahia in Pointe-à-la-Garde Québec, on Gaspésie Québec!

Anyone travelling to Canada should set Château Bahia as a destination. It really is a Dream Castle everyone can afford, a hostel extroardinaire. Located on the Gaspésie in Québec, just north of Cambellton New Brunswick, the beautiful photo cannot capture the amazing feeling that being at the castle or in the castle can bring. Members of Backpackers Hostels Canada visited this hostel in fall of 2011 and attest to it's grandeur and wonder. The story behind the castle is also amazing, and the plans ongoing at the hostel are a history in the making that you can become part of when you will visit (read a very brief history of Château Bahia).

View the photos, visit the website, and come to the hostel Château Bahia if you can. As Jean and Hervé have said on the hostel website, "the adventure continues" at Auberge du Château Bahia.

Hostel of the Week, January 15th to 27th 2013
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Le Manoir des Sapins, in Sainte-Félicité, Gaspésie Québec!

Historically, each village in the Gaspésie had its Village Hotel that reflected the personality and charm of the community. They were the cornerstones of the communities that formed Matane and the Gaspésie. Often named after the families that owned them, The Village hotel was not only a lodging for the traveller, it was one of the important meetings places. Today, we call them ‘Auberge’ or ‘Gite’ but the concept remains the same. All along the 132 highway the blinking lights are a signal that there is a haven for the weary traveller.

The Manoir des Sapins has gone from generation to generation and still appeals to travelers. It has always been a meeting place; a place of artistic expression because that is what the Gaspésie is about. Careers and ideas have been launched Le Manoir, and for Isabelle Boulay it remains the location of her first shows, and she still speaks about it as one of her favourite place to jam. For 50 years the walls have held the memory of those who have passed by and those who have stayed, reflecting the spirit of Le Manoir des Sapins.

The Manoir des Sapins is ten minutes east of Matane. It hosts both dorm-style and private double rooms, a self-serve kitchen, free Wi-Fi, secure bicycle storage, and the famous Café-Crèmerie Les Gamineries.

Hostel of the week, March 13th to 20th 2012
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Auberge Internationale La Vieille École, Ste-Anne-Des-Monts

At Auberge Internationale La Vieille École in Ste-Anne-Des-Monts, you may choose relax, make friends, watch a movie, read a magazine while in view of the mountain or ocean. You may play checkers or chess, read a book or simply enjoy the view of the famous sunset. You may use one of the well-equipped interior or exterior kitchens to make your meals. Internet and WIFI are also available at the hostel, as is the laundromat and spa.

The friendly staff will provide you information on what to do in the region. You can observe and photograph the wonders of High-Gaspésie. These include many varieties of sea life, such whale, dolphin, and shark; birds such as cormorant, heron eagle, own and falcon; and forest life, such as moose, deer, caribou bears and racoons, to mention a few of the animals you can find in the Gaspe region. Alternatively you will find many many other activities in summer or winter to fill your days. Find out more about activities

"Come and visit a place of your dreams!"

Hostel of the week, Feb 26th to Mar 4th 2007, Sept. 8th to 16th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Château Bahia, in Pointe-a-la Garde, Quebec

L’auberge du Château Bahia est située à Pointe-à-la-Garde, dans la Baie des Chaleurs, sur la côte sud de la Gaspésie. Entièrement bâti par Jean, le propriétaire, et son père sur une période de 18 ans, le château Bahia se trouve à 500 mètres de la route 132, dans une des plus belles forêts de la Gaspésie, avec vue spectaculaire sur la baie. Il compte 26 pièces dont une grande salle de banquets, 4 tours et 7 tourelles.

À l’automne, la féerie des couleurs charme tous les visiteurs.

Au petit déjeuner, savourez nos délicieuses crêpes aux fruits sauvages.

Tous les soirs, un dîner aux chandelles est servi. Au menu, une cuisine maison savoureuse, à la québécoise. C’est un plaisir pour nous d’accueillir tous les jours à notre table des visiteurs du monde entier avec lesquels nous échangeons culture, expériences de voyage et bonne humeur.

L’aventure continue avec Hervé qui construit son château. Une fois la construction terminée, le château vous accueillera même en hiver. À l’heure actuelle, le château est ouvert de mai à octobre et la maison (dortoirs) toute l’année.

Hostel of the Week, June 15th to June 23rd 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada