The Lead Dog Inn, Whitehorse Yukon

The Lead Dog Backpackers Inn is a friendly and comfortable hostel located only 5 minutes walk from downtown Whitehorse, and 3 minutes from the historic Yukon River. The hostel is open 24-7.

Join other guests around a fire and enjoy the mountain scenery. After that, have a good night's rest in the dormitory, a private room or tepee! Choose your fun and feel free to use all the utilities: Fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, lounge, phone, wireless internet, and laundry,…

Service is offered in both French and English.

Hostel of the Week, December 6th to 11th 2012
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

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

The Lead Dog Inn, Whitehorse Yukon

On August 30th 2010, and after three months of renovations, the Lead Dog Inn opened it's doors.

There is a great demand for hostels in Whitehorse. Whitehorse is a popular destination for tourists from around the world, seeking the wilderness of Yukon and Alaska. It is especially popular with Germans and Australians. Whitehorse is the perfect location to start and plan those wilderness adventures, and staying in a hostel is part of that.

The Lead Dog is still young--the hosts are still learning the ropes, but the hostel's popularity is increasing. They feature Sunday Potlucks to help promote socializing and community with the guests. Next summer they plan to build a deck and begin regular barbeques.

For the winter months the hostel caters to long term and short term residents. Call 1-(867)-456-2722 to book.

Hostel of the Week, September 28th to October 4th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Beez Kneez Bakpakers, Whitehorse Yukon

Beez Kneez Bakpakers

"Beez Kneez is an affordable and relaxed hostelling experience. We offer much comfort and lots of laughs. Don't bee surprised if you stay a few extra days ... and make some lifelong friends!

We are close to shopping, all the great Whitehorse attractions, adventures and night life. Rates for dorm beds are $30.00 + GST. We also have private rooms available at great prices as well.

Visit us in Whitehorse. Come as a Stranger. Stay as a friend!"

Hostel of the Week, September 14th to 20th, 2009
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Beez Kneez Bakpakers, Whitehorse Yukon

Beez Kneez Bakpakers in beautiful downtown Whitehorse, Yukon!

"Beez Kneez is an affordable and relaxed hostelling experience. We offer much comfort and lots of laughs. Don't bee surprised if you stay a few extra days ... and make some lifelong friends!

We are close to shopping, all the great Whitehorse attractions, adventures and night life. Rates for dorm beds are $30.00 + GST. We also have private rooms available at great prices as well.

Visit us in Whitehorse. Come as a Stranger. Stay as a friend!"

Hostel of the Week, August 11th to 17th 2009
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada