The Tundra House Hostel, Churchill Manitoba

Tundra House Hostel is a warm and cozy 6 bedroom property in the small Northern town of Churchill Manitoba. Located on the coast of the Hudson Bay, and only accessible by rail or air, it is a mecca for the adventurous seeking Arctic Wildlife, Northern Lights, and a unique Cultural experience.

Tundra House Hostel is open from December until October. A warm and cozy 6 bedroom property featuring a variety of bunk bed accommodation and private rooms to suit all budgets and needs. The property has shared kitchen and bathrooms and boasts free Wi-Fi, cable TV, laundry, and linens.

Tundra House is close to all restaurants and The Northern grocery store, and just a stones throw from the Tundra Pub. Tundra Pub is open seasonally from June until December and serves warm and hearty 'pub grub' with a Northern twist. Featuring a late night menu, cheap wing nights, excellent vegetarian options, weekly live entertainment, and beer, Tundra Pub is the place to be!

Churchill is world famous for it's Beluga Whales (July/Aug), Polar Bears (starting July until Nov) and Northern Lights (Jan/Feb/Mar). Dog sledding, snow shoeing & nature hikes are also popular. The Hudson Bay 'Beach' is 2 minutes walk away and if you are keen, you can go for a dip when it is not frozen!

Hostel of the Week, Dec. 11th to 19th 2012
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

UWinnipeg Hostel, Winnipeg Manitoba

UWinnipeg Hostel is located in the heart of downtown just minutes away from UWinnipeg’s main campus. It is a LEED Silver certified building with generous natural lighting and an energy-efficient design located on the new Furby-Langside Campus.

UWinnipeg Hostel offers modern, air-conditioned, fully furnished single and double dorms, each with their own private bathroom. Linens are provided and changed weekly. Hostel guests have access to common entertainment/lounge areas with foosball tables and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs with basic cable and DVD players, as well as laundry facilities operated by Smart Card technology, available 24/7.

Hostel guests are able to access the wireless Guest Network in the lobby and lounges at McFeetors Hall, free of charge. VIP suite guests also have access to a private wireless network in their suites. For access to public computers, guests are welcome to go to the university campus, a short three minute walk from McFeetors Hall, and use the public access computers on the fourth floor, directly in front of the library.

Hostel of the Week, April 18th to April 24th 2011
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada