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July 2010
Win a Weekend for Two at LIVE at Squamish
The first ever LIVE at Squamish music festival is coming this Labour Day Weekend, September 4-5. The town of Squamish - between Whistler and Vancouver on the Sea to Sky Highway - will play host to a whole slew of musical acts from Matt Good to Devo. You can win one of three weekend packages for two that include two weekend passes to the festival, a night for two at HI-Whistler and two HI memberships.
All you have to do is enter our draw. Winners will be announced on August 20.
Travel to Whistler with Moose
With the new HI-Whistler up and running, the world of budget travel in Whistler just got bigger and better. Hostelling International has partnered with Moose Travel Network to get you up there and having fun, without a big price tag.
For $99, get the Sea to Sky Adventure package with Moose. It includes hop-on, hop-off transportation between Vancouver and Whistler, one night at HI-Whistler, dinner on your first night, and a whole lot of fun in between. Read more »
Top 5 Places to Eat Birthday Cake with Banff National Park
Banff National Park, Canada's first national park, turns 125 years old this year. If you've ever struggled trying to figure out what to get someone for his or her birthday, try doing it for a 125-year-old.
But we're thinking something a little more personal and since experience is the best gift you can give, here are our top five places to enjoy a piece of birthday cake and some quality time with Banff National Park. So grab a slice, put on some comfortable shoes and celebrate. Read more »
Summertime and the discounts are easy
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. Read more »
Travel Truth Contest
We all know them. Those little truths about travel that you come to know after a little bit of time on the road.
"You'll learn to sleep sitting up."
"SNORERS ALWAYS FALL ASLEEP FIRST."
"There's no such thing as a normal toilet."
Now we want to hear yours. Submit your favourite travel truth and you could see your idea in our 2011 calendar while the best entry will score a night for two in a private room at either HI-Banff Alpine Centre or the new HI-Whistler. Read more »
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