Category: Hostels

  • How to get the the most out of Canadian hostel life

    How to get the the most out of Canadian hostel life

    Hostels are more than just somewhere to stay, you can meet new people, save some dough, and lessen your impact on the planet. Hosteling enriches your travel experience and it does so without breaking your bank. I encourage all travellers to look into staying in hostels. One of the first things that travellers tend to…

  • Introducing Backpackers Hostels Canada – An independent hostel network

    Introducing Backpackers Hostels Canada – An independent hostel network

    Anyone who chooses to backpack throughout Canada will find that there is so much that they need to know prior to the start of their adventure. After all, no one is going to head out on the road without at least a partial plan of where they are going or where they are lying their…

  • Backpacking in Europe vs. Backpacking in Canada – Things to consider

    Backpacking in Europe vs. Backpacking in Canada – Things to consider

    Europe is the one of the most massive destinations in the world offering different countries to explore while you’re there. Depending on how much time you need to travel and the amount of places you want to explore, backpacking isn’t always cheap. Whether you’re travelling alone or with friends, there are countless things to consider. Just like…

  • 4 Incredible Canadian Hostels In The Rocky Mountains

    4 Incredible Canadian Hostels In The Rocky Mountains

    The Rocky Mountains are absolutely beautiful and people who go to visit the area will be thrilled to know that there are four incredible Canadian hostels where they can stay during their vacation. These hostels are perfect for people who want to save money while on vacation and still have a wonderful place to stay…

  • Halifax Heritage House Hostel Video Tour

    Halifax Heritage House Hostel Video Tour

    One of my biggest regrets for I Backpack Canada is that when I was actively backpacking and staying in hostels, I didn’t create a video tour for each hostel I visited. Then during a lengthy Youtubing session, I came across these awesome hostel tour videos done by fellow backpacker, Mattis of FlashpackerBackpacking.com. They’re done in…

  • Check out these Canadian Backpacker Tour Companies

    Check out these Canadian Backpacker Tour Companies

    There are many different types of travellers. From long term travellers, to weekend warriors, finding something that will suit you is crucial to getting the most bang for your buck. If you’re short on time, but want to pack in as much adventure, sights, and memories into a week or two, then these three Canadian…

  • How to deal with Bed Bugs Like a Champ

    How to deal with Bed Bugs Like a Champ

    When you stay in hostels & hotels long enough, you will get bed bugs at some point. It’s just the way it is. No bed is immune to them. From the Ritz, to the budget hotels, to your local hostel. You can’t expect to share a bed with hundreds of travellers and be the lucky…

  • See Churchill on the Cheap with Tundra House Hostel

    See Churchill on the Cheap with Tundra House Hostel

    When a new hostel opens up in Canada, particularly those in unique or new settings, I can’t help but get excited. In the small town of Churchill, Manitoba, home of the polar bears, belugas, and all things arctic adventure related, the Tundra House Hostel opened its doors to eager backpackers and budget travellers from all…

  • 8 Reasons I Can’t Get Churchill Off My Mind

    8 Reasons I Can’t Get Churchill Off My Mind

    This summer I had the opportunity to travel to the mecca of arctic adventures. Churchill, Manitoba – home of the polar bears, the belugas, tundra buggy’s, zodiac adventures, and some of the friendliest Canadians you’ll come to meet. In this small town of less than 1000 people, travellers from all over the world board VIA…