• Welcome

    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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An Aussie in Vancouver

An Aussie in Vancouver After putting my black ballpoint pen down for what must have been the one hundredth time in an exam week of cramming, early mornings and of course the dreaded papers themselves, my mind was polluted with concepts, facts, statistics and quotes but one thing was absolutely clear – I needed something more »

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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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  • Your Canadian Bus Adventure

    mooselogo An Aussie in VancouverWhen 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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