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    Welcome to the Samesun Nation! We are the top rated hostel network in Canada for good reason: Amazing locations, quality accommodation, fantastic amenities, friendly staff, and great atmosphere, affordable and excellent value. With locations in Vancouver, Kelowna, Banff, Silver Star, and Revelstoke, we’ve got your Western Canadian hostelling adventure covered. Our BC & Alberta hostels are also home to the legendary Beaver Bars, where you can meet other backpacker folk over some seriously cheap, delicious drinks and food. We’ve also got hook ups to all the main attractions in the area and host fun activities several times a week. Most importantly, we know what you are looking for in hostels and accommodation, because we are backpackers too.

    Let us be your hosts in this incredible corner of Canada! Experience the Vancouver white capped waves and vibrant city; take in the Banff Rocky Mountain vistas; join us on sparkling lake Okanagan in Kelowna. Alberta shares British Columbia’s wicked snow season – strap on your powder vessel of choice and ride easy knowing you’ve got Canada’s best backpacker accommodation to come home to.

    We’ve also recently added a new location in Venice Beach, Los Angeles. Just minutes from LAX and right on the famous Venice Boardwalk, be sure to check out our newest hostel in one of America’s prime backpacker destinations.

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Solo but never alone – backpacking through Canada

Traveling by yourself and staying at SameSun couldn’t make any more sense!   I’m Brazilian, born and raised. I was about to finish my pharmacy degree when I decided to come to Canada to improve my English and travel. I wanted to do this before life got too damn serious. Nothing could keep me from more »

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International Party in The Beaver Banff

Come dressed to represent any country.   You can use flags, national colours, national animals, as a famous person from that country, or anything that is associated with the country you choose. “You could even come dressed as a poutine” says Dillon.Prizes for best dressed

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  • Your Canadian Bus Adventure

    mooselogo Solo but never alone   backpacking through CanadaWhen you can tear yourself away from the comforts of our accommodations in BC and Alberta, you’re going to need a ride to your next Canadian destination.  Jump on a passing Moose – a Moose Bus, that is! The Moose Travel Network is Canada’s premiere adventure tour company. There’s no better backpacker travel option to get you between your accommodations in some of Canada’s best cities such as Vancouver, Banff, Kelowna & Whistler. With over 20 itineraries in Canada, Moose Travel has a trip to suit every economical backpacker budget.  Moose serves key travel routes through British Columbia & Alberta, like the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Whistler, Vancouver Island, the Okanagan as well as Eastern Canada and the Maritimes.

    Moose’s many benefits include hop on/hop off flexibility, scenic and adventure stops, activity and accommodation discounts, fun atmosphere with other travellers, and of course, always affordable!  Be a smart backpacker – Hop on a Moose and enhance the ease and value of your hostelling experience.

    Visit www.moosenetwork.com for more Canadian travel ideas and info.



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