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HI Hilda Creek
Wilderness Hostel
HI Hilda Creek Wilderness Hostel
Banff National Park, Alberta
This is about as rustic as we go! HI Hilda Creek is unstaffed and completely off the grid, tucked among the stunted trees of the upper subalpine. Surrounded by glaciers, icefields, and towering peaks, it’s a true backcountry escape for seasoned adventurers. In summer, it’s your base for alpine hiking and glacier views; in winter, for ski touring and snowy solitude. Not for the faint of heart, a stay here requires experience with backcountry hut procedures and a love for wild, remote places.
- Perfect pit stop for Icefield Parkway cyclists
- Unmatched views from the subalpine
- Purely off-the-grid, no water, electricity or cell service
We're currently available for rent-a-hostel only.
Check-in: from 13:00
Check-out: before 10:00
View the complete wilderness hostel schedule.
Winter tires are mandatory on the Icefields Parkway from Nov. 1st to April 1st.
Campfire pit available – just bring your own wood and your best stories!
Amenities
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Free parking -
Lounge -
Kitchen
A glimpse of the hostel
Rooms & Beds
Shared Rooms
6-Bed Room
HI Hilda Creek is a small and rustic property. Bunk down in the hostel's only sleeping room featuring six bunks. The outhouse is just outside.
Group Bookings
This genuine backcountry experience is only 200 metres from the road at the foot of Parker Ridge and 8 km south of the Icefields Centre. Hiking in the summer and ski touring in the winter are literally right outside the door. This tiny gem only sleeps six, so it is perfect for a small group of friends.
The Hilda Creek Wilderness Hostel is our favourite property in the collection of hostels operated by Hostelling International because it only sleeps 6 and so we get a private mountain retreat every time we go.
HI Hilda Creek is the most rustic of all of Hostelling International’s Wilderness Hostels. Not only is there no running water or electricity, but there isn’t even any staff to check you in or help you out. Which means a bit of planning is called for.
HI Member Discounts
Tap into HI's huge network of discounts the moment you get your membership card. You can keep saving while you travel and long after you get back.
