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Pitman Hall is one of Ryerson University's unique and modern summer residences on campus available from May to August. It's a great location for all types of guests, especially for budget conscious traveling individuals, families and groups. It is only steps away from most of the city's attractions such as the CN Tower and Eaton Centre as well as public transportation. Friendly and helpful staff at the front desk offer 24 hour guest services and campus security to ensure your stay is beyond satisfaction.

Pitman Hall Residence features single bed, private bedroom dormitory style with shared facilities in a single unit or multi-units suite ideal for individuals and groups.

For reservations call : 416-979-5296 or 1-866-592-8882 Canada only

Hostel of the Week February 10th to 19th 2011
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Available in the summer, May till August, Humber - North Campus is located in the north-west part of Toronto, within 10 minutes of Pearson International Airport, Canada's Wonderland, Woodbine Slots and Wild Water Kingdom. There is plenty of fun very close-by.

The site is conveniently connected to miles of walking paths through the nature gardens of Humber Arboretum and cycling paths along the Humber River which creates a very relaxing atmosphere for guests to enjoy. Strap on a backpack and cycle from North to Lakeshore, experiencing the far stretching bike paths that Toronto has to offer.

Call toll free in Canada 1-888-548-6327 for more information.

Feature of the Week, December 13th to 22nd 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels 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

Included in the membership of Backpackers Hostels Canada are several campgrounds. Albion Hills Campground is open from April 26, 2010 to November 1, 2010. Operated by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Albion Hills Campground is set in the hills of Caledon on the banks of the Humber River. Albion Hills offers remarkable scenery, exciting activities and first-rate facilities — only 40 minutes from Toronto! Offering individual serviced and unserviced sites as well as on-site trailer rentals.

Albion Hills is the outdoor enthusiasts dream featuring some of the most impressive mountain biking trails in southern Ontario. Explore the beauty of our trails designed for riders of all ages and skill level.

Facilities include full service washrooms, convenience store and laundry. The unserviced price per night is $27.00 plus applicable taxes. The serviced price per night is $32.50 plus applicable taxes.

Find the Albion Hills Campground at 16500 Highway 50 near Bolton, ON. Please call 905-880-4855 for more information or for further directions.

Hostel of the Week June 23rd to June 28th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Indian Line Campground, Brampton Ontario. The closest campground to Downtown Toronto!

Backpackers on Dundas

Backpackers on Dundas is in downtown Toronto, very near the Chinatown district. It is central to everything downtown Toronto has to offer. It is a very friendly hostel and is very clean. Over 150 dvd-library, free internet, hot showers, laundry and kitchen facilities are only some of the amenities offered. Take a video tour through the hostel (link below), taken during a quiet time by Michael Scott, the owner/host. You'll see why Backpackers on Dundas makes a great place to spend your nights while you visit Toronto.

Watch the video!

Hostel of the Week, January 3rd to 10th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

New College Summer Residence, University of Toronto!

"WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO!

During the summer months, come experience living at Canada's largest university!

Each year, throughout the summer months (mid May to the end of August), New College Residence offers safe, convenient and affordable dormitory residence accommodation and meal services for individuals and groups. New College Residence is open to the public for short term stays (those wanting to stay a few nights or a week) and long term stays (those wanting to stay a month or more).

New College Residence is made up of three traditional student residence halls right beside each other. Being one of seven colleges that make up the University of Toronto, New College’s architecture, with its brave and bold façade marks it as one of the most distinctive buildings on the University of Toronto campus – winner of numerous awards!

Whether you are a leisure or budget traveler, a tourist , a backpacker, a tour or school group, a conference participant, a meeting planner, a sports team, working or studying in Toronto, New College Residence has what you are looking for!

Welcome all guests to Toronto and to the University of Toronto, Canada!"

Hostel of the week May 12th to May 18th 2009
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

City Guesthouse, Toronto

"City Guesthouse is centrally located in the heart of Downtown Toronto to accommodate your needs. Our fully-furnished lodging facility is steps away from the Sherbourne subway station as well as public transport. We are close to many of Toronto's finest attractions, entertainment and shopping districts including the CN Tower, Rogers Center, Casa Loma, Royal Ontario Museum,Ryerson University and the University of Toronto.

We want your stay at the City Guesthouse to be as relaxing as possible, so enjoy Cable Television with VCR in your private bedrooms along with Free Hi-Speed WiFi -Wireless Internet Access. Help yourselves to our fully-equipped kitchens with a Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, and Coffee Maker.

Also, for your convenience, we have a Common Computer with Free Hi-Speed Internet Access and Telephones (Free Local Calls). We also have laundry facilities (Washers and Dryers) at our guesthouse. Other In Room amenities include, an AM/FM Clock Radio Alarm, Hair Dryer, Iron and Ironing Board. We have friendly and curteous staff to make your stay in Toronto as enjoyable as possible."

Hostel of the week, Jan. 11th to Jan. 18th, 2009
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Alisa Guest Home in Toronto

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Dear friends! Whenever you are visiting Toronto, whether you are a new immigrant or a regular visitor and looking for accommodation, you have reached the right place! Alisa Guest Home is the best option for you to start your new life or journey in Toronto. Alisa Guest Home provides cheaper fully furnished, short & long term accommodation.

We rent rooms on daily, weekly and monthly basis starting at $50.00/night- (based on minimum 3 nights stay) one of the best rate in the industry without compromise on quality.

Additional guests only $10.00 per night in a room.

The facilities are closer to Human Resource Center (SIN Card Office) and Ministry of Health Office (Health Card Office). Our Guest home is nestled within an established neighbourhood surrounded by parks and quiet residential streets. Bus stops, supermarkets, banks, post office, library, restaurants and highway access are conveniently close.

At Alisa Guest Home, we offer a variety of services. No other place is like this place and we promise you a cozy and enjoyable stay! Our team would answer to any or all your queries about your stay in Canada. We provide pick up, drop off, moving, travel services at a nominal rate.

For more information, please browse through our website and make your reservation with us.

We look forward to welcoming you!

"Hostel of the week" for Nov.16th to Nov.23rd 2008,

posted by Ken Jones Backpackers Hostels Canada (www.backpackers.ca)

Backpackers Hostels Canada is a network of over 140 backpacker hostels (also called youth hostels) across Canada. There are over 85 cities across Canada that include hostels in the Backpackers Hostels Canada network. There are several hostels in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver particularly.

What is a backpackers hostel? There are varying definitions, but we include accommodations that are friendly, warm, healthy and safe places for budget travellers. Usually hostels have dorm beds available in a room that they share with other travellers. This gives hostels the opportunity to give guests cheaper prices than they would at a hotel or B&B, but best of all gives the traveller further chance to meet other fell0w-travellers. A hostel is a great place to meet young men and women from other countries that have come to Canada in search of adventure. One great feature in every hostel is a comfortable common room, which gives the hostel a home-away-from-home or in any case, a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Common rooms in hostels usually include tv, dvds, Wifi Internet (or internet terminals), games, and big comfy couches and chairs allowing for socializing and relaxing.

Hostels are great places to stay while visiting a particular city, or while on the move across Canada. Each week for the last couple of years we've been featuring on our website (www.backpackers.ca), a different hostel, or adventure company catering to the adventurous budget traveller. We've decided its time to blog our feature each week, and redo some of the features from the past as blogs to give more permanent stay to the feature on the web. In this way, travellers will be able to get a good sense about what a particular hostel is about, and what the network, Backpackers Hostels Canada, as a whole, has to offer.

If you have an interest in starting a hostel in Canada, or if you have any questions for us, please email us at info@backpackers.ca.

Happy trails to you!

-Ken Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada
(807)-344-1384
info@backpackers.ca