Charlottetown Backpackers Inn on PEI!

Sometimes you're lucky enough to stay at a place where the owners have down a bit of travelling themselves. This means that they know what you, the traveller, are looking for in a hostel. This is Charlottetown Backpackers Inn. You'll find excellent facilities including MP3 docking stations and a great breakfast included with locally sourced produce. They even offer free potatoes to guests...that's enough to get you started on your dinner! Previous guests have said that the hostel is clean, staff are friendly, great check in process and excellent location. All sounds good to us! Mixed dorms start at $32.99 for non-HI members.

Here are just a few more reasons why you should stay at Charlottetown Backpackers Inn:

• Travellers home run by people who have travelled themselves
• Free breakfast
• Free wifi
• Pre-made beds
• BBQ
• Pool table!
• Flatscreen TVs with on demand cable
• Extensive vinyl collection :)

"Be charmed by Charlottetown Backpackers Inn" 

You can find out more and start planning your trip here: http://www.charlottetownbackpackers.com/

Hostel of the Week, June 10th to June 17th 2014
Submitted by Kennedy Jones

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Pioneer hostel in Prince Rupert!

Looking for a hostel filled with character? Well Pioneer hostel is it! Painted bright blue, the hostel has lots of funky rooms each decorated in a colour style. Decorated more like your own house than a hostel, you'll feel like it's a home away from home. They are even kind enough to offer you a free shuttle service to and from the bus and train station :) Dorms start from a very affordable $25.20 for non-HI members. 

Here are just a few more reasons why you should stay at Bear on the Lake:

• Character filled home with free shuttle service from nearest main transport hubs
• Great location only minutes away from the water front
• Free wifi
• BBQ and firepit outside for socialising!
• Kitchen with fridge space (for once!)!
• Package tours available from hostel
  

"Make yourself at home on Prince Rupert!"

You can find out more and start planning your trip here: http://pioneerhostel.com/

Hostel of the Week, June 3rd to June 10th 2014

Submitted by Kennedy Jones

 

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Bear on the Lake, Cape Breton Island!

There aren't many hostels where you can go sailing directly from. Not many are located at the start of the Cabot Trail either. And pretty much no hostel offers croquet. Well Bear on the Lake offers all of these! It's located on Cape Breton Island and is great if you like the outdoors and...moose! Moose are often to be found wandering in their backyard! 

Here are just a few more reasons why you should stay at Bear on the Lake:

• A converted house, it's so good everyone wants to stay for longer
• Great location right next to the start of the Cabot Trail
• Free wifi
• Pre-made beds!
• Small rooms - max. size is 4 in a room
• Kitchen AND bbq for guests use!
• Croquet, chess and more

"Chill in Canadian nature!"

You can find out more and start planning your trip here: http://bearonthelake.com/

Hostel of the Week, May 23rd to May 30th 2014

Submitted by Kennedy Jones

 

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La Maison du Patriote, Montreal!

If you're looking for a cosy place to stay in Montreal then La Maison du Patriote is for you! With only 5 rooms it's got a homely feel and the kitchen is the hub of activity. It's in a great location so you can go and explore easily using all of the recommendations provided by the hostel on the walls! The hostel is frequently voted as one of the best in Canada, they were also nominated the best small hostel in the world in 2012 and 2013! Dorms start from $22. 

Here are just a few more reasons why you should stay at La Maison du Patriote:

• The hostel has been running for 9 years, and has undergone a recent refurbishment
• Artsy - guests are even able to draw on the walls!
• Free wifi
• Friendly and knowledgeable staff
• Great place to meet other travellers
• Great location and right next to the bus for the airport

"The best value in Montreal!"

You can find out more and start planning your trip here: http://www.lamaisondupatriote.ca

Hostel of the Week, May 16th to May 23rd 2014

Submitted by Kennedy Jones

 

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Tofino Trek Inn in Tofino!

The Tofino Trek Inn is a hostel style B&B with beautiful views of the Ocean Inlet, located right in downtown Tofino within a 10 minute walk of all the restaurants, shops, and tour companies. It is a very cozy B&B/hostel housed in a 1928 heritage building (one of the oldest existing buildings in Tofino). The Tofino Trek Inn is where your Tofino Adventure begins for all your sightseeing and activities - Whale watching, Surfing, Bear Watching, Kayaking, Fishing, Hot Springs Tour, and for exploring the Pacific Rim National Park with all it's spectacular beaches and rain forest trails. Your host, Joe, will plan and organize your entire stay in Tofino, so that you get to see and experience the best that Tofino has to offer during your stay in Tofino.

Here are just a few more reasons why you should stay at Tofino Trek Inn:

• A highly personalized and friendly service from your host, Joe
• Complimentary breakfast with freshly baked bread, fruit, coffee, & Tea
• Discounts with most tour providers in Tofino
• Complimentary WIFI
• Located only a 3 minute walk from the bus station
• Ranked among the top 5 B&B's in Tofino on Trip Advisor

"Your Tofino adventure begins here"

You can find out more and start planning your trip here: http://www.tofinotrekinn.com/

Hostel of the Week, May 2nd to May 9th 2014

Submitted by Kennedy Jones

 

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HI Bonavista Hostel in Bonavista!

 

Ever wanted to stay in a hostel that has it's own windmill? Well the Bonavista has exactly that! And that's not the only thing it has on offer. The Bonavista offers the best base for exploring many cultural sites nearby including Ryan Premises National Historic site and 'The Matthew Site'. And when you're all explored out you can go and sample some traditional New Foundland food such as jiggs dinner and fresh seafood (the area is well known for it's fishing after all! Dorms start from $30 for non-HI members.

Here are just a few more reasons why you should stay at HI Bonavista:

• Great location, with bikes provided for free to explore
• Your two hosts, Todd and Donna, will direct for everything you want to do there!
• Free shuttle to St Johns
• Kitchen and common room
• Free wi-fi
• Luggage storage

"If you go to Bonavista, stay here!"

You can find out more and start planning your trip here:  http://www.hihostels.ca/NewFoundLandLabrador/437/HI-Bonavista/index.hostel

Hostel of the Week, April. 24th to May 1st 2014

Submitted by Kennedy Jones

 

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Ocean Island Inn in Victoria

The Ocean Island Inn prides itself on its friendly staff - in fact it's one of the first things that you'll hear about the place. That and the fact it's so cheap - accommodation is the lowest in town and the bar also has inexpensive food including some great vegetarian options! You can even catch some live music in the bar on certain nights. Dorm beds currently start at $25 including tax

Here are just a few more reasons why you should stay at Ocean Inn:

• Great location, something which is frequently praised in their reviews
• Very clean facilities
• Extremely friendly and helpful staff
• Discounts on tours and attractions
• Large kitchen and common room
• Free wi-fi

"Ocean Island, they've thought of everything" 

You can find out more and start planning your trip here:  http://oceanisland.com/

Hostel of the Week, April. 17th to April. 24th 2014

Submitted by Kennedy Jones

 

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