HI - South Algonquin Backpackers Hostel
HI-South Algonquin
Box 223
KOL 2SO Maynooth
Canada
Tel.
1 613 338 2080
Fax.
1 613 338 2080
Customer Rating
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| 91% | ||
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Welcome to Hostelling International - South Algonquin, an established hostel run by travellers, for travellers. Relax and enjoy your stay in the comfort of our unique century-old frontier hotel. Leave the tourist rush behind and take a step back into Algonquin's history.
Located in the heart of the Algonquin Highlands, surrounded by lakes, forest and unspoiled scenery on the edge of Algonquin Park, logging and hunting remain the backbone of the local economy with tourism on the rise. But don't expect to see hordes of camera-toting sightseers or lines of buses and campervans. Our tiny village of Maynooth (population 200) is still very much 'off the beaten path'!
For our guests travelling without vehicles. We are conveniently located on a Greyhound bus route, and once you have arrived we offer all sorts of Algonquin daytrips and shuttles with options to hike, bike , horseback ride, kayak and canoe, or we can set you up for an overnight canoe trip or camping adventure. We guarantee good equipment and the best rental rates!
***NOTE!!!! there will be no tours available between January 14 and March 11, 2009. If you are travelling by bus please contact our hostel directly for activities information..
In the evening unwind and mingle over some food or drinks in our licensed pub or make use of our guest kitchen, pool table, satellite TV, laundry, internet or large book exchange.
Don't be shy about asking for advice on Algonquin or for travel tips in general. We love to talk travel! Check us out online...our website is AlgonquinBackpacker.com.
See you soon....your host, Tom
Located in the heart of the Algonquin Highlands, surrounded by lakes, forest and unspoiled scenery on the edge of Algonquin Park, logging and hunting remain the backbone of the local economy with tourism on the rise. But don't expect to see hordes of camera-toting sightseers or lines of buses and campervans. Our tiny village of Maynooth (population 200) is still very much 'off the beaten path'!
For our guests travelling without vehicles. We are conveniently located on a Greyhound bus route, and once you have arrived we offer all sorts of Algonquin daytrips and shuttles with options to hike, bike , horseback ride, kayak and canoe, or we can set you up for an overnight canoe trip or camping adventure. We guarantee good equipment and the best rental rates!
***NOTE!!!! there will be no tours available between January 14 and March 11, 2009. If you are travelling by bus please contact our hostel directly for activities information..
In the evening unwind and mingle over some food or drinks in our licensed pub or make use of our guest kitchen, pool table, satellite TV, laundry, internet or large book exchange.
Don't be shy about asking for advice on Algonquin or for travel tips in general. We love to talk travel! Check us out online...our website is AlgonquinBackpacker.com.
See you soon....your host, Tom
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Check in is from noon to midnight. Arrivals later than midnight should call to reconfim arrival. |
| Opening times (over the year): | We are open year round. PLEASE NOTE>>>> there will be no Algonquin Park shuttles or tours available from January 30 2011 to February 25 2011. If you are travelling by bus please contact our hostel directly before booking for activities information during this period. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Greyhound bus Wed, Fri and Sun, to/from Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa and Pembroke with drop off/pick up at our front door. |
| Parking: | Lots of free parking. |
| Location: | Located about half way between Toronto and Ottawa, at the corners of highways 62 and 127 in the Village of Maynooth. It is a scenic relaxing drive from Toronto via highways 401 east, 115 north to Peterborough and 28 north to Bancroft. Approximately a 3.5 hour drive. |
Attractions
 | River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Forested/wooded area |
| Horseriding at or near hostel | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Hostel with a difference |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Winter sports |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI-South Algonquin |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Hostel open 24h |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Travel/Tour bureau |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Café/Bar |
 | Games room |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Sports |
Customer Reviews HI-South Algonquin
| 12 Sep 2012 Charlotte, Netherlands | 70% | |
| We had an awesome stay, but our bed was really bad! We had a fullsize bed and we were roling to the center all the time, it was also squeaking when you moved only a little. | ||
| 12 Aug 2012 Gregor, Germany | 93% | |
| One of the best hostels we've ever been to - absolutely recommendable. | ||
| 10 Jun 2012 Fran, Canada | 90% | |
| It was very quietFacilities might get crowded when busy. Looks run down but is very clean and comfortable and staff have very good local knowledge. Hostellers appreciate that a lot and it should be one of your questions! | ||
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