Hostel HI - Kananaskis
HI - Kananaskis
Box 1358
T1l 1B3 Kananaskis
Banff
Canada
Tel.
(403) 670 7580
Fax.
(403) 283 6503
Customer Rating
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Located west of Calgary, Kananaskis Country is an all-season recreation area on the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies. The Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel is close to over 60 mountain biking, hiking and cross-country ski trails. The hostel offers special prices on horseback riding and whitewater rafting in the summer. Prices subject to change and include linen - NO SLEEPING BAGS PLEASE.
Adventure enthusiasts enjoy the 60+ mountain biking, hiking, and cross-country ski trails nearby, and the abundant wildlife. To add to your experience, play a game of outdoor volleyball, relax by the indoor fireplace or build a campfire in our outdoor fire pit.
Adventure enthusiasts enjoy the 60+ mountain biking, hiking, and cross-country ski trails nearby, and the abundant wildlife. To add to your experience, play a game of outdoor volleyball, relax by the indoor fireplace or build a campfire in our outdoor fire pit.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 3 | 1 | 2 | 38 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 17:00-23:00hrs for check in. This hostel is closed during the day. Check out prior to 10:00am |
| Opening times (over the year): | Open year round - winter closure may apply |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Parking: | Free parking (with plug ins) available at the hostel. |
| Location: | Approximately 75km west of Calgary, in the heart of Kananaskis Country. From Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Hwy), take the Hwy 40 exit heading south. Drive along Hwy 40 for 28km until you reach the turn-off for the Nakiska Ski Hill - turn right here. Take the next left onto Centennial Drive and the following right onto Ribbon Creek Rd. The hostel is on the right hand side - look for the 'Ribbon Creek' sign with the Hostelling International logo on it. |
| Airport: | 110km from Calgary International Airport; approx. 1hr 15min drive. From airport, take Hwy 2 South for 8km, then take exit 258 for the Trans-Canada Hwy/Hwy 1. After 75km, take exit 118 for Kananaskis Country, then immediately turn left at Hwy 40/Kananaskis Trail heading south for 28km. |
Attractions
 | River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Forested/wooded area | | Horseriding at or near hostel |
| Hostel with a difference | | Winter sports |
| Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Male only |  | Female only |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Rates include local tax |  | BBQ |
Customer Reviews HI - Kananaskis
| 30 Dec 2011 Sandy, Canada | 93% | |
| Friendly folks, no tv or computers (nice!), able to use hostel facility even when "closed". All good. Would stay again and recommend it. | ||
| 18 Dec 2011 Jamie, Canada | 100% | |
| I was disappointed to hear that this hostel has had many problems with the central booking system. My boooking never made it through to the hostel, but out of the kindness of the other guests and the professionalism of the host, we were accommodated. I have since heard from other friends that this seems to be a reocccuring theme with HI. I hope this problem can be addressed soon as it is not always an option to find last minute acccomodations. Thank you.
Hostel response: | ||
| 16 Aug 2011 Jytte, Canada | 100% | |
| Awesome stay...will come back in the future | ||
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