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Western Canadian Hostels Go Sustainable

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on April 13th, 2010 to

Over the years, the people at HI-Canada-Pacific Mountain Region have been working hard to make the hostels of Western Canada environmentally friendly and sustainable. Find out what's been done recently in the region, what's still to come and let us know what you think we should work on. Read more »

Last night in Whistler

Posted by Dan HB on March 1st, 2010 to

Well….. what would you do with your last night??? Read more »

White Gold!!

Posted by Dan HB on February 27th, 2010 to

Even during the Olympics, the mountains are about white gold – POWDER! Read more »

Bobsleigh - 150 kmph is damn fast!

Posted by Dan HB on February 25th, 2010 to

I went along to see the Women's pairs start their Olympic battle on the ice - it was simply amazing to be so close... Read more »

Happy Tuesday in Whistler

Posted by Dan HB on February 23rd, 2010 to

 It’s possible to pack quite a bit into one day in Whistler!! Read more »

Goodbye Vancouver, Hello Whistler!

Posted by Dan HB on February 23rd, 2010 to

On Saturday it was time to move on…and what a first few days and nights it’s been! Read more »

Wanna Run a Hostel?

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on February 19th, 2010 to
HI-Whistler

The brand new HI-Whistler, opening this July, is now looking for a wise old captain to take its helm. Do you feel up to the task of running HI's newest addition to the family in one of the best places on this planet? Take a break to high five someone close to you and then read on. Read more »

New HI-Whistler Reservations Now Open

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on February 15th, 2010 to
New Hostelling International Whistler hostel

Reservations for the brand new HI-Whistler are now open. The hostel, which is currently serving as housing for Olympic athletes in Whistler's Athletes' Village, opens its doors as Hostelling International-Whistler on July 1, 2010.

You can book shared and private rooms online or by calling Central Reservations at 1.866.762.4122.

Stay tuned to Backpacker Buzz in the coming months for more on what you can expect from this brand new hostel and its grand opening.

New HI-Whistler Opening July 1

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on January 13th, 2010 to

The long-awaited new HI-Whistler will officially open its doors on July 1, 2010. Read on for full details. Read more »

2010 Preview: Hostels in Western Canada

Posted by Backpacker Buzz on January 13th, 2010 to

Hostelling International has a lot to look forward to this year - from the Winter Olympics in Vancouver to a brand new hostel opening in Whistler, not to mention improved hostels across the region and exciting events. Get a sneak peek at what's coming up in 2010 at HI. But rest assured, there's plenty more where this came from. Read more »