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AGM 2012 and Board News
Hostelling International – Canada – Pacific Mountain Region’s Annual General Meeting was held at the Art Gallery of Alberta in Edmonton on September 13. The meeting went extremely well with good turnout. Read more »
Swiss Snow Deals
How does taking your board or skis over to Switzerland this winter sound? Pretty good? Well check out these snow-tastic deals from HI Switzerland: Read more »
12 Months of Hostelling – HI-Shuswap Lake
October is a fantastic time to visit Shuswap Lake. Not only do you have the beautiful fall colours to admire, but also the seasonal salmon spawn takes place – up to three and a half million sockeye salmon return to this area to spawn some years. This year is not a dominant run, but there are still salmon to be seen at the Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park, a section of the river is dedicated to the famous British Columbia fly fisherman, naturalist, and author. Read more »
HI-C-PM Region Volunteer Recognition Award 2012
We are pleased to announce that Margaret Campbell was one of our region’s volunteers that received the 2012 Hostelling International – Canada – Pacific Mountain Region Volunteer Recognition Award. She was presented the award at the recent Calgary Townhall meeting with members. Read more »
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How do you stay in touch with home while you’re away? Do you tweet, phone, put pen to paper? (Does anyone even know how to do that anymore?) We have so many questions about this. Actually, more like five. Read more »
Slovenia's Hidden Gem
The Alps has many hidden gems, among which is the regional park Logarska dolina, one of Europe’s most beautiful glacial alpine valleys. It’s located in the Solčavsko district of Slovenia. You won’t find Logarska dolina in the list of ‘top destinations of Europe’ or even the ‘top 5 destinations of Slovenia’. In a way this is unjustified, but on the other hand, it means it doesn’t have the influx of tourists like other places, which keeps it extra special. The lack of road access (you cannot drive more than half a mile into the valley) has helped preserve its beauty. The locals’ efforts in promoting sustainable tourism in protected areas were finally recognized in 2009, when SOLČAVSKO: THREE VALLEYS IN HARMONY was awarded the EDEN (European Destination of Excellence) award by the European Union. Read more »
A Local's Guide to Edmonton
By HI Employee: Lisa. Picture: The River Valley
Edmonton is the capital of Alberta and a city with a neighbourhood feel. We are a hardy bunch, who find pleasure in long white winters and hot dry summers. There is plenty to do in this great city and friendly people to do it with. Having spent most of my lifetime living and working in Edmonton, I thought I’d share some of my favourite places, events and things to do in my great city. Read more »
12 Months of Hostelling - September in Canmore, Alberta
Ask people who live in Canmore what their favourite month of the year is and more often than not you’ll hear them say September. Why do the locals love September? Well, kids are back in school so the place is less crowded for starters. The mosquitos have largely gone away, restaurants are starting to offer deals and you can still find wild raspberries on the bushes when you’re out hiking. Read more »
NSCS Discovery Café enjoying a successful summer at Jericho Beach
The new NSCS Discovery Café at HI-Vancouver Jericho Beach has been enjoying a successful first summer at the hostel. Business has been good with plenty of hostel guests enjoying the new addition to the hostel; the café has also been a hit with the locals who have been visiting the beach during Vancouver’s sunny August. Read more »
HI welcomes a new hostel to the network - HI-Prince Rupert
Hostelling International – Canada (HI-Canada) is pleased to announce the latest addition to its network of 29 hostels in Western Canada. Situated just a block from the waterfront, HI-Prince Rupert, Pioneer Backpackers Inn, provides an important budget option to travellers visiting this popular tourist destination. Read more »
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