The
Thunder Bay International Hostel is a backpacker's paradise. Located in Shuniah (18km East of Thunder Bay), Northwestern Ontario it is surrounded by nature. The hostel is in close proximity to many areas of
interest. Swimming at the MacKenzie River is only 2km away. There are
many swimming areas along the river and including the MacKenzie Falls.
Cliffdiving at Silver Harbour is also very close--about a 3km walk,
drive or bike ride to the harbour or cliffs where you can jump into the
Lake Superior. The hostel offers free tours of the local garbage dump
during dump hours to see the black bears while they forage for food.
These lovable creatures are usually there on any given visit, and
generally tolerate bear-watchers who leave them be to their daily
routine and stand at a respectful distance. On summer nights, bonfires
are a real treat at the hostel. Under the starry sky in a clearing in a
red-pine forest, and with guitars brought out, guests talk, laugh and
sing into the night.
Beds are available at a great low price, and camping is also very
inexpensive. A great selection of DVD movies can be borrowed, free WIFI
is accessible, and office computers are also available for a small fee.
In the Boreal Forest of Northwestern Ontario, at the West end of the
Great Lakes, come see what Thunder Bay and the land of the Sleeping
Giant has to offer!
Hostel of the Week, October 26th to Nov. 4th
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada
The Thunder Bay International Hostel is a backpacker's paradise. Located in Shuniah (18km East of Thunder Bay), Northwestern Ontario it is surrounded by nature. The hostel is in close proximity to many areas of
interest. Swimming at the MacKenzie River is only 2km away. There are
many swimming areas along the river and including the MacKenzie Falls.
Cliffdiving at Silver Harbour is also very close--about a 3km walk,
drive or bike ride to the harbour or cliffs where you can jump into the
Lake Superior. The hostel offers free tours of the local garbage dump
during dump hours to see the black bears while they forage for food.
These lovable creatures are usually there on any given visit, and
generally tolerate bear-watchers who leave them be to their daily
routine and stand at a respectful distance. On summer nights, bonfires
are a real treat at the hostel. Under the starry sky in a clearing in a
red-pine forest, and with guitars brought out, guests talk, laugh and
sing into the night.
