The 2015 Backpackers Hostels Canada meeting in Hamilton Ontario!

Feature Of The Week: The 2015 Backpackers Hostels Canada meeting in Hamilton Ontario!

We had a great time at the 2015 Backpackers Hostels Canada conference in Hamilton Ontario this weekend. The meeting was held at the Hamilton Guesthouse and our hosts, Tim and Tanya Ritchie prepared the weekend wonderfully. It was a pleasure to get to know the City of Hamilton from the vantage point of locals and get more than a glimpse at how the Hamilton hostel fits into the fabric of Hamilton. It was a real learning experience. At the meeting we discussed a number of challenges that the network is facing in the upcoming year and has faced in the past year. A lot of ideas and experiences of hostel management were shared by participants. It was a real success! Thank you Tim and Tanya!

From left to right: Lloyd Jones of Thunder Bay International Hostel, Martin Jones of Ottawa Backpackers Inn, Kennedy Jones of Backpackers Hostels Canada, Tom Mantel of the Hamilton Guesthouse, Carl Gagne and Coumba of Le Gîte du Plateau Mont-Royal et Gîte du Parc Lafontaine, Tanya Day Ritchie and Tim Ritchie of the The Hamilton Guesthouse.

A great time in Hamilton for the 2015 Backpackers Hostels Canada meeting this weekend!

Hamilton Guest House!

The Hamilton Guesthouse is the only hostel in Hamilton Ontario. The City of Hamilton is mid-way between Toronto and Niagara Falls and makes a great station for visiting Southern Ontario. Hamilton also has it's own sights to visit with historic buildings such as Dundurn Castle and Hamilton also has a vibrant art scene.

The Hamilton Guesthouse is itself located in a beautiful Heritage building, and the operators, Tim and Tanya Ritchie, are friendly and enthusiastic hosts.

Coming up on October 16th and 17th (2015) is the Backpackers Hostels Canada annual conference, to be held in Hamilton. We are really looking forward to it. Anyone interested in starting a hostel is welcome to attend. Contact Ken for more information about the conference at info@backpackers.ca.

Hamilton Guesthouse, Ontario

Hamilton Guesthouse is conveniently located in downtown Hamilton- we are close to all the major attractions this gorgeous- though underrated- city has to offer. Hamilton itself is ideally situated midway between Niagara Falls and Toronto in Ontario's famous Golden Horseshoe region.

Our Hostel offers clean, comfortable and affordable accommodations for backpackers; budget travelers, and students. Here are just a few of the things we offer our guests:

• Full kitchen with stove and microwave
• NO Curfew
• FREE parking (limited availability- call ahead)
• FREE linens and towels
• secure lockers available to all guests free of charge.
• FREE tea and coffee all day, every day
• Comfortable common room for guests to socialize
• cosy common room for guests to watch TV (with extended cable)
• Non smoking throughout.
• FREE Computer and wifi Internet access throughout the hostel
• Library fully stocked with maps, travel guides, reading material
• helpful and knowledgeable staff always ready to offer the best advice should you need it.

Hostel of the Week, Dec. 15th to Dec. 28th 2013
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Hamilton Guesthouse, Ontario Canada

Hamilton Guesthouse is conveniently located in downtown Hamilton, close to all the major attractions this gorgeous though underrated city has to offer. Hamilton itself is ideally situated midway between Niagara Falls and Toronto in Ontario's famous Golden Horseshoe region.

Hamilton Guest House has incredible rates for nightly stay and offers clean, comfortable and affordable accommodations for backpackers, budget travelers, and students. Facilities include use of the full kitchen, free parking, linens and towels, secure lockers, free tea and coffee, cable tv, free internet and WIFI.

As well, helpful and knowledgeable staff are always ready to offer the best advice on the local scene.
Hostel of the Week, September 22nd to September 28th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada