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September 2011
TOP 5 SKI DESTINATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
Think you’re ready to tackle one of the world’s premiere ski resorts this winter? From the Rockies to European alpine villages, here is HI’s pick of the top destinations for your next ski vacation. Read more »
FALL FILM FESTIVALS
As temperatures drop and the leaves start to change colour, Canadians head indoors to savour cinematic pleasures. The following film festivals represent some of the finest independent filmmaking from across Canada and around the world. Read more »
12 MONTHS OF HOSTELLING - OCTOBER - PENTICTON
It is said that Penticton enjoys the best climate in the whole of Canada. The city gets over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, so it is no wonder the Salish name for Penticton is “Snpintkth” which means “a place to live forever”. The Syilx People have lived in the Okanagan Region for over 7,000 years taking advantage of the fertile land and pleasant climate. Penticton is nestled between two fresh water lakes and surrounded by vineyards and farmland. October is a great time to visit the city and there are plenty of things going on during the month. Read more »
THE WINTER DEALS ARE HERE!
Oh yeah, it’s that time of year again! The summer is over and we are just waiting for that first snow fall so we can start enjoying the peaks! HI has put together some fantastic packages so you can make the most of our mountains. Read more »
TAKE THE WEST COAST TOUR
Hostelling International has launched a new West Coast Passport Campaign. Collect a souvenir stamp at any of the 27 participating locations in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California and post them in your keepsake passport. Collect them all, or just 4 stamps to get a (really cool!) free West Coast Tour T-shirt. Read more »
NEW SKI LIFT IN FERNIE
The only new lift in the BC Rockies will open this winter at the Fernie Alpine Resort. The Polar Peak Lift adds an above tree-line bowl skiing experience with over 22 new runs. The addition of the new runs off Polar Peak will bring the total number of marked runs at Fernie Alpine Resort to 140 – the most ski runs in the Canadian Rockies!
Where to stay: HI-Fernie Raging Elk Hostel Read more »
FALL IN LOVE WITH NOVA SCOTIA
One of the many great things about Canada is our four distinct seasons. The variance of the seasons means we get to see our country in many different lights and colours - the lush green of summer, the sparkling white winters, the colourful blooms in spring and the burnt oranges, reds and yellows of fall. The East Coast of Canada has some of the most beautiful fall touring in North America and Nova Scotia is one of the top places in Canada to watch the fall colours. Read more »
30 Days in Oz
You can see a lot of Australia in 30 days! And you can see a lot of Australia in Tourism Australia’s ‘30 days in Oz’ video campaign on YouTube. Each one minute video tells someone’s story about their life in Aus. The ‘stars’ of the videos are a mixed bunch of people; there are travellers, locals like Kellie from Brisbane, musicians, a street artist, a lifeguard, the list goes on… Read more »
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