September 21st

#SayHIforPeace

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On September 21st, as part of the UN's International Day of Peace, HI Canada and Hostelling International hostels around the world are joining forces to celebrate how hostels bring people together to create a more peaceful world every day.

In celebration of the United Nations' International Day of Peace on September 21st, Hostelling International proudly presents the Say HI for Peace campaign—a day for our community in 60+ countries to unite through a myriad of activities and initiatives, all aimed at making the world a more peaceful place.

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Say HI! for Peace 2024

This year, HI Canada will donate $1 from every stay booked at participating hostels on September 21st to Indspire, a Canadian organization that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.

Investing in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in Canada fosters peace by addressing historical injustices, promoting reconciliation, and empowering Indigenous communities. It strengthens Canadian society by preserving cultural heritage, bridging divides, and ensuring all voices contribute to a more just and peaceful nation, all of which are essential for lasting peace.

Visit Indspire's website

Participating hostels

HI Banff Alpine Centre

Banff, AB

  • Free wifi
    Free wifi
  • Bar on site
    Bar on site
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Bike storage
    Bike storage
  • No Air-conditioning
    No Air-conditioning
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HI Beauty Creek Wilderness Hostel

Jasper National Park, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Bike storage
    Bike storage
  • Campfire
    Campfire
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided
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HI Hilda Creek Wilderness Hostel

Banff National Park, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Lounge
    Lounge
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Fostering peace since 1933

Discover how the Say HI! for Peace campaigns by HI Canada has helped our communities in recent years.

Canada's Humanitarian Coalition

2023 was a challenging year for global peace, with war impacting many, especially in Ukraine. That year, HI Canada donated $1 from every stay booked at participating hostels on September 21st to the Humanitarian Coalition in support of the people in Ukraine. Thanks to our guests, a total of $1,134.00 was donated!

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Indigenous Women Outdoors

On Sept. 21st, 2022, HI Canada collected 1$ per stay towards the Say HI for Peace campaign, raising a total of 1000$. The funds were donated to Indigenous Women Outdoors, an association that helps indigenous women [*gender-expansive] feel safe on the land. They help them become "leaders in the outdoor industry and to be confident in sharing their knowledge and connection of the land with the greater public".

Visit their website

Keep the conversation going

We write about peace, too — have a read at these articles from our magazine. Got a story on how travel fosters peace? Write for our magazine.

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Travel and Gender: thoughts from a non-heterosexual and non-cisgender traveller

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Say HI! for Peace around the globe

Explore how other Hostelling International hostels around the world are celebrating and promoting peace this year.