Discover HI Canada's
Wilderness Hostels
HI has eleven rustic wilderness hostels tucked among the Rocky Mountains in Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks as well as in Kananaskis Country. Each one is guaranteed to get you right back to the basics, away from screens and distractions, allowing you to appreciate the simple things in life. Take in the fresh air, enjoy some peace and quiet, explore nature on your doorstep and spend time with new friends and old around a toasty fire.
We offer three different types of wilderness hostel experiences that come with different degrees of creature comforts. Keep in mind that seasonal closures may apply and be sure to check our schedule before you head out.
Wilderness Lite
HI Nordegg, HI Castle Mountain, HI Kananaskis and HI Yoho National Park are great options for those new to the Canadian wilderness. You’ll get electricity, indoor toilets and hot showers, but these hostels are still surrounded by nature and provide a true getaway from the city and all the hustle and bustle that comes with it.
HI Castle Mountain Wilderness Hostel
Banff National Park, AB
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Kitchen
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Campfire pit
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Tourist Info
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BBQ
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Linens provided
HI Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel
Kananaskis, AB
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Free parking
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Laundry room
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Kitchen
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Free Coffee
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Linens provided
HI Yoho National Park, Whiskey Jack Wilderness Hostel
Yoho National Park, BC
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Free parking
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Kitchen
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Bike storage
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Campfire
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Linens provided
HI Nordegg, Shunda Creek Wilderness Hostel
Nordegg, AB
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Free parking
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Tourist Info
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Campfire
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Kitchen
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Lounge
Classic Wilderness
Kick your rustic hostelling experience up a notch by staying at HI Athabasca Falls, HI Maligne Canyon, HI Mosquito Creek or HI Rampart Creek. You won’t find electricity or running water here, but alternative energy sources power the lights, the kitchen is fully equipped for all your cooking needs and the heated sleeping rooms are the perfect spot to rest your head. It's also said that these wilderness hostels have some of the cleanest and nicest outhouses in the parks! There’s a manager on-site to help you get settled, and easy road access gets you right to the door.
HI Beauty Creek is a classic wilderness hostel in the summer, and gets a bit wilder come winter.
HI Mosquito Creek Wilderness Hostel
Banff National Park, AB
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Free parking
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Kitchen
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Bike storage
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Sauna
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Linens provided
HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel
Banff National Park, AB
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Free parking
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Campfire
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Kitchen
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Sauna
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Linens provided
HI Beauty Creek Wilderness Hostel
Jasper National Park, AB
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Free parking
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Kitchen
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Bike storage
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Campfire
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Linens provided
HI Mount Edith Cavell Wilderness Hostel
Jasper National Park, AB
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Free parking
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Tourist Info
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Campfire
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Kitchen
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Linens provided
Wildest Wilderness
Got some winter backcountry experience under your belt and want to go it alone? HI Hilda Creek is only accessible on a key-code basis year-round and HI Beauty Creek is key-code access only during the winter.
Because these hostels aren’t staffed or monitored in the winter, prepare for a range of winter conditions. If you're headed into avalanche terrain, transceivers, avalanche probes and shovels are a must. To stay, call Central Reservations to book your trip, sign the waiver and get the key code. Once you’re at the hostel, you’re on your own and expected to operate and care for the hostel as though it were your own.
HI Beauty Creek Wilderness Hostel
Jasper National Park, AB
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Free parking
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Kitchen
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Bike storage
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Campfire
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Linens provided
Rent-a-Hostel
Get an entire wilderness hostel to yourself
Ready to book your wilderness adventure?
For stays at our key code access hostels and for Rent-a-Hostel, you should also know that:
- Deposits are required
- A waiver form must be signed
- Keycode will be given when reservation is completed and paid in full
- Be sure to check road conditions and weather forecasts in Banff and Jasper prior to heading out.