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Sir Wilfred Grenfell College offers ideal accommodations for your travel adventures! Located in the heart of Corner Brook, NL, the university is nestled among the hills of the folded and faulted Long Range Mountains in the scenic Humber Valley. Winter travelers have very easy access to the wonders of Marble Mountain-one of the best ski hills in Eastern North America and summer vacationers can experience a true sense of Newfoundland culture through the many festivals, theatre and music productions that take place.

Experience world-renowned Newfoundland hospitality. Sir Wilfred Grenfell College offers all the amenities of a three star hotel in a University campus setting! All rooms have telephones with no-charge local calls and internet access. Laundry and recreational facilities are available. All accommodations have private bedrooms and shared washrooms. The Chalet Apartments have private bedrooms with shared washrooms, living/dining room and full kitchen facilities. Minutes from downtown, there is nearby shopping, hiking and local attractions. You can even have a learning vacation while you are there! Leave the burdens of everyday life behind!

Feature of the Week August 4th to 12th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Wildberry Adventure Lodge, St. Anthony, NL

Ideally located, on Route 430 Tip of the Viking Trail, Northern Newfoundland, the full service rustic styled accommodation is a solid base for visitors to explore the Northern Peninsula (by bike or by car). The lodge is suitable for the single adventurer, nature loving couples, families, fishing enthusiasts and moose hunters. We are located 20km south of the Town of St. Anthony, a day trip from the Red Bay Basque whaling historic site (Southern Labrador), and short distance from L'Anse aux Meadow's UNESCO World Heritage Viking Site.

Wildberry Country Inn offers a warm, safe, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. A home away from home, breakfasts are included. The lodge has a large open dining area with fireplace and view of the Long Range Mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and local ponds. Cost is $29.00 + tax for a dorm bed in a large, clean rooms. As our lodge is located in a rustic natural setting, guests awaken to the sounds of birds singing and of moose rustlings. The Wild berry also offers a great retreat for northern bird and moose watchers right on the door step! A wonderful and natural place to stay in winter or summer.

Hostel of the Week, March 19th to 15th, 2009
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada