Canada

Bucket list: Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on June 19th, 2013 to

Oh yes, Canada's best road trippin' route. It has to be on our bucket list - The Cabot Trail.

Five unusual festivals

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on May 17th, 2013 to

Human nature will never cease to amaze us; we are sometimes very strange creatures and we like to celebrate the weirdest things. All over the globe there are unusual festivals, here are five festivals that we think stand out among the crowd of strange and exciting festivals around the world. Have you been to any of these festivals? Or have you been to one that is even weirder? Tell us in the comments section below. Read more »

Make Fire This Weekend at HI-Canmore

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on April 30th, 2013 to

This weekend, Sunday May 5th, HI-Canmore is hosting a fire-making workshop. Hostelling International members that sign up for the course and stay for 2 nights will get one night of accommodation free.  For more details on learning to build fire Survivorman-style click here >>

Road trippin' on the Gaspé Peninsula

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on April 26th, 2013 to

Going on a road trip has to be one of the best things in life! A group of friends in a car, lots of laughter, too much coffee, good music, bad music, and unexpected twists, turns and detours that turn into unforgettable memories.

There are some legendary road trips to take, like crossing Canada from Halifax to Vancouver, or taking Route 66 to California. There are those with no particular destination, just hitting the road for the sake of hitting the road. Read more »

12 Months of Hostelling – HI-Prince Rupert, Pioneer Backpackers Inn

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on April 25th, 2013 to

Not sure yet what to do or where to go in May? Well, just come and visit us in Prince Rupert! We are right on the wild and beautiful Northwest Coast.

There is no better month to head up here than May!  This is officially the start of the tourist season and it’s our sunniest month.  You might not want to leave again once you experience this city on a sunny day! Read more »

HI welcomes a new hostel on Vancouver Island - HI-Cumberland, Riding Fool Hostel

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on April 3rd, 2013 to

Hostelling International – Canada (HI-Canada) is pleased to announce the latest addition to its network of 59 Hostels in Canada.

Situated in the historic town of Cumberland, in the heart of the Comox Valley, HI-Cumberland, Riding Fool Hostel provides an important budget option to travellers visiting this popular tourist destination. Read more »

HI's Top 5 places to visit in 2013

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on January 10th, 2013 to

Where do you want to explore this year? Need some travel inspiration? Here are HI’s top five picks for 2013. Read more »

Five way out road trip wonders!

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on December 19th, 2012 to

Here a five road trip wonders that are worth pulling over for.


Big Lobster – Shediac, New Brunswick, Canada

Shediac calls itself the “Lobster Capital of the World,” so a massive lobster statue would make sense in this quaint, bilingual town. Read more »

12 Months of Hostelling – Niagara Falls

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on October 23rd, 2012 to

I think any Canadian must visit Niagara Falls at some point in their life; it is after all an iconic Canadian location. The falls are an awesome sight any time of year, and in November you get to experience it without the large crowds that the summer months bring. Read more »

We Want Your Travel Stories

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on October 12th, 2012 to

Do you have a travel tale you want to share on this blog? It could be about a particularly memorable hostel stay, an adventure abroad or a funny mishap at the airport. Basically, if it happened to you, we want to hear it! Read more »