Dreamcatcher Hostel, Golden, BC!

Look at reviews for Dreamcatcher Hostel and you'll see the same things coming up again and again: "best hostel ever", "clean", "comfortable", "cosy". The hostel was set up by a pair of travellers who met in China and have come back to make their home next to the Rockies. Gerald and Abi live in the hostel with their two dogs so you can't help but feel at home. The kitchen even has everything you need for all you cooks out their looking to settle in! The hostel is perfectly situated between 6 national parks (Banff, Glacier, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay & Mount Revelstoke) and once you've finished exploring you've got some super comfy mattresses to look forward to! Dorm beds start at $33.60. 

Here are just a few reasons to visit Dreamcatcher Hostel:

• Right next to the Rockies and national parks
• Great homely environment where you're made to feel at home
• Clean facilities
• Discounts for local businesses
• Free hot drinks
• Free wifi
• Free large car park

To find out more and to book your next trip visit their website! http://www.dreamcatcherhostel.com/

Hostel of the Week, October 29th to November 4th 2014

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Caribou Hostel, Golden BC

Caribou Hostel, Golden BC

Caribou Hostel is a family-run business in the Blaeberry Valley, 13 km NW of Golden. The six-bed hostel has a full kitchen, dining area, lounge area, bathroom, dorm room, and a barbeque on the patio. The private apartment has of a full kitchen, living room with futon, bathroom, bedroom with queen-sized bed, and a private balcony with barbeque. The hostel and private apartment are ideal for exclusive group or family rentals. The Moberly Pub, a favourite among locals and travellers, is just a four-minute walk through the backyard. Caribou Hostel provides a friendly and relaxed retreat in a quiet mountain setting.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, located 13 km from the town of Golden, is a 25-minute drive from the hostel, and Roger’s Pass is a 45-minute drive. Golden is centrally located with easy access to Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, Jasper, and Glacier National Parks.

Hostel of the Week, November 24th to November 29th 2009
submitted by Kennedy Jones
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The Kicking Horse Hostel in Golden BC

Kicking Horse Hostel, Golden BC

Come and see what all the noise is about!

The town of Golden, BC has changed since the development of the Kicking Horse Resort 8 years ago and the small backpackers on Station Avenue has enjoyed every minute of watching the town grow and the ski field become world class.
Golden’s original Backpackers is up FOR SALE, here’s your opportunity to take the business and property to the next level.

Walk straight into a successful business and start generating cash immediately. Or, develop the property using the empty section next door to expand the business. The options are limitless: the future looks good for Golden, with the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort becoming a very popular ski destination. With improved highway access from Calgary and the upcoming Olympics, tourist numbers for B.C. look to increase even more.

The Historic 100 year old rail house has a separate upstairs apartment for the owner. Main level has 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, and common room. Basement has storage space and laundry. Backyard fire pit, deck, and fenced-in yard. Zoned: c-2 highway commercial.

The Backpackers has 8 years of Goodwill running as a successful and popular hostel. Check out more details at and see some more pictures at www.kickinghorsehostel.com, or call the Managers, Ryan and Vanessa to get some more details at 1-(250)-344-5071.

Hostel of the week, April 13th to April 19th, 2009
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada