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42 articles

The Wilderness Series: Winter at HI Castle Mountain Wilderness Hostel

Your snow-covered adventure hub

January 17, 2024
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9 reasons the Rockies are way better in the winter

Sorry, bears: you snooze you lose.

October 23, 2023
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6 ways to experience Banff without a car

You don’t need a car to make the most of Banff!
July 14, 2023
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10 not-so-obvious hiking tips for smooth summer trekking

Hike like a pro... or at least like someone who knows a thing or two!
July 12, 2023
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Fall in Fernie: 8 fun things to do on a budget

All the things to do in your cozy sweater.
May 26, 2023
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Our favourite bike routes in Fernie

Discover our favourite bike routes around the world-class quaint town of Fernie.

April 30, 2023
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The Wilderness Series: Stories from HI Athabasca Falls Wilderness Hostel

HI Athabasca Falls is a wilderness lover’s dream
March 14, 2023
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How to spend winter in the Rockies... without skis

There might be a shortage of snow in the Rockies this winter, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything fun to do!

February 21, 2023
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The best Canadian ski resorts with hostels nearby

Your next ski trip doesn't have to break the bank. Head to a ski hill with a hostel instead!

December 02, 2022
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8 hot springs in western Canada guaranteed to keep you warm this winter

Time to let off a little steam

October 24, 2022
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Back to the Rockies: What's changed and what's stayed the same

With travel restrictions gone, here's what the Rockies looked like this summer.
August 19, 2022
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History of a Hostel: HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre

Get to know the history of this iconic mountain hostel in Banff National Park
May 13, 2022
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The best places in Canada for a working holiday

Canada is a big place! Discover our fav places to work, travel and live like a Canadian.

April 29, 2022
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How to turn your Rockies road trip into a real Canadian safari

Get in, we're going wildlife spotting!

April 03, 2022
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Why April is the best time to ski in the Canadian Rockies

Think it's time to pack away your winter gear? Nah, the fun is just getting started.

March 07, 2022
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Canadian Olympic legacies you can still experience in Vancouver, Whistler and Calgary

Stand where great things have happened, right here in Canada's host cities.

February 08, 2022
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11 weird winter activities you should think about trying this year

There's a whole lot more to winter fun than skiing and hockey.

January 10, 2022
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The best hostel private rooms in Canada

Not feeling dorms? What about a caboose? A cabin? A yurt?

May 28, 2021
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Our favourite bike routes in Lake Louise

Cycling is a fantastic way to get around the Lake Louise area no matter your skill level—here are the spots to do it.

May 12, 2021
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Our favourite bike routes in Banff

There's no better way to experience the grandeur and wonder of Banff than by bike. And you don't need to be a seasoned pro to do it! 

May 12, 2021
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Raising adventurous kids through wilderness hostelling

One mom’s reflections on a decade of wilderness adventures with kids.

April 07, 2021
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September is hands down the best month of the year in the Rockies

Just when you think summer is over...

August 26, 2020
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19 epiphanies you’ll have on your next Canadian road trip

Hit the road and discover a few undeniable truths about this country (and yourself)

August 24, 2020
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I backpacked in the Rockies this summer and here's how it went

A hostel road trip through the Rockies was just the safe, comfortable and fun trip I needed this summer

August 18, 2020
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9 ways to visit the Canadian Rockies virtually right now

They look almost as good on a screen as they do in person. Almost.

May 13, 2020
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12 awesome Canadian places you can visit right now from home on your couch alone

It’s like regular travelling but you can pack way less.

March 27, 2020
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Help bring solar power to HI Beauty Creek Wilderness Hostel in the Rockies

This little spot in the wilderness is in the running for an HI Sustainability Fund grant.

March 10, 2020
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5 winter escape ideas waiting for you at hostels in Canada

We’ve got special deals all over the place to help you save money.

February 21, 2020
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Screw settling down, I’m going travelling instead

I don’t need the marriage-house-dog life. Not yet, not when there’s so much world to see.

February 11, 2020
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What’s up with winter on Canada’s West Coast?

If you haven’t heard about Vancouver’s mild winters, you probably don’t know anyone who lives there.

January 10, 2020
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12 most Instagrammable places in Canada in winter

Capture Canada in all her wintery, shimmery, ‘grammable glory.

December 09, 2019
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Q&A: Travelling Canada with Nomad Junkies

The nomadic bloggers tell us all about their road trip across the country.

July 22, 2019
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​A local’s guide to Jasper National Park​

These are the best things to do in Jasper.

May 14, 2019
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The best small towns in Canada you'll want to visit

Travel off the beaten path.

February 15, 2019
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How to not be a jerk to wildlife in Canada

They sure look cute and cuddly but they definitely have their etiquette rules.

July 24, 2018
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Exploring the Rockies without a car

You don’t need a car to explore this chunk of Canadian paradise.

April 12, 2018
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Welcome to town: A new hostel for Jasper

There's a brand new hostel coming to Jasper, Alberta

February 28, 2018
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Cross-Canada by rail: All aboard The Canadian

There’s nothing quite like crossing Canada in a train.

February 20, 2018
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The snow-lover’s guide to doing winter right in Canmore

There’s a lot to love about Banff’s lesser-known next-door neighbour.

January 25, 2018
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The 10 best things to do in Banff on a budget

You've heard about Banff, but come see for yourself what the hype is all about.

March 28, 2017
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