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Are you looking for something fun to fill those lazy summer days? Or maybe you just want to remember what it was like to have time for lazy summer days. Either way, your Hostelling International membership card can get you some sweet discounts for summery activities.

Rediscover your inner child and take it to the Calgary Zoo. Your membership card gets you a whopping 50% off the price of admission. Treat your inner child to a balloon with some of your savings.

If you're in Jasper, save $5 off a full-day bike rental from the hostel- see the front desk for more information. Or go splash about at the Jasper Aquatic Centre and save 15%. Decisions, decisions.

Some people like to cool off in the air conditioning of a mall. Go big and make it the West Edmonton Mall, where you’ll enjoy a discounted entry to the massive waterpark. Tickets must be bought at the hostel front desk.

Rent a scooter from The Whip in Vancouver and channel Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. HI members get a four-hour rental for $65 – that’s a savings of $20. Includes insurance, gas and free delivery to the hostel. Convenient!

In Victoria, chill out at Ferris’ Oyster Bar and Grill, where you’ll get 10% off food. It’s right up the street from the hostel, and if memory serves, they have a lovely patio. Let us know if they still have all those cute photos of pugs up.

For more discounts, check our hostel discount database.