Hostel Whiskey Jack Hostel - Yoho National Park
Whiskey Jack Hostel - Yoho National Park
Takkawa Falls
Field
British Columbia
Canada
Tel.
1(403) 670 7580
Fax.
1(403) 283 6503
Customer Rating
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HI-Yoho National Park, The Whiskey Jack Hostel is a true gem of a hostel that is a must do stop on your trip through the Canadian Rockies. The hostel is just short walk from Takakkaw Falls, one of Canada's five highest waterfalls.
From the deck of the hostel, you can watch the glacier fed 1254 ft Takakkaw Falls swell during the day from heat of the sun as the grey melt water runs. Every now and then, you can hear the crack of a water flung bolder rumble over. The adventurous may want to walk 1.5km to the base of the falls and feel the icy cool mist.
Note: All reservations are handled through the Central Reservation Office and hand delivered to the hostel manager as there is no phone or cellular service at this hostel. For this reason Guaranteed reservations must be made and or cancelled 48 hours in advance of arrival. There are no same day arrival bookings, any empty beds will be on a walk in basis first come first serve on the posted sign up board at the hostel.
The hostel is located just 27km west of Lake Louise Alberta, making it a peaceful and affordable alternative to staying in Lake Louise. This wilderness hostel is lucky enough to have both showers and flush toilets in each nine-bed dormitory and has a total capacity for 27 guests. Being a much smaller hostel, the atmosphere is much more welcoming for even the shyest of travellers to meet up with people and find hiking partners around the campfire at the end of the day.
This hostel is a SUMMER ONLY facility, open from late June to September, so please check dates of operation to avoid disappointment!
From the deck of the hostel, you can watch the glacier fed 1254 ft Takakkaw Falls swell during the day from heat of the sun as the grey melt water runs. Every now and then, you can hear the crack of a water flung bolder rumble over. The adventurous may want to walk 1.5km to the base of the falls and feel the icy cool mist.
Note: All reservations are handled through the Central Reservation Office and hand delivered to the hostel manager as there is no phone or cellular service at this hostel. For this reason Guaranteed reservations must be made and or cancelled 48 hours in advance of arrival. There are no same day arrival bookings, any empty beds will be on a walk in basis first come first serve on the posted sign up board at the hostel.
The hostel is located just 27km west of Lake Louise Alberta, making it a peaceful and affordable alternative to staying in Lake Louise. This wilderness hostel is lucky enough to have both showers and flush toilets in each nine-bed dormitory and has a total capacity for 27 guests. Being a much smaller hostel, the atmosphere is much more welcoming for even the shyest of travellers to meet up with people and find hiking partners around the campfire at the end of the day.
This hostel is a SUMMER ONLY facility, open from late June to September, so please check dates of operation to avoid disappointment!
Hostel bed capacity
| Total beds: | 27 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Open for for check in 17:00hrs to 23:00hrs . Check out prior to 10:00hrs. This hostel is closed during the day. |
| Opening times (over the year): | Only open July August and September. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Greyhound bus stop in nearby town of Field. |
| Parking: | Available at hostel. |
| Location: | 27km west of Lake Louise. From Hwy 1/Trans Canada Hwy, turn onto Yoho Valley Road (4km east of Field). Follow this road northbound until you reach the hostel. There is no shuttle service to the hostel! |
| Airport: | 220km west from Calgary International Airport. |
Attractions
 | River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Forested/wooded area | | Hostel with a difference |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Whiskey Jack Hostel - Yoho National Park |
Facilities
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Sheets in price |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Rates include local tax |
 | BBQ |
Customer Reviews Whiskey Jack Hostel - Yoho National Park
| 16 Sep 2012 Mallory, Canada | 83% | |
| It is a beautiful spot with a nice atmosphere. | ||
| 06 Sep 2012 Shawn, Canada | 87% | |
| Hi,
The only suggestion that I would like to make it is the need for an outdoor bathroom, allowing user to have a calm and more private use of the toilet. The enclosed bathroom is too close to the bedrooms and everybody can hear all the normal noises coming from people using the toilet, especially at night and after a big meal. You know what I mean, ehh ? Wonderful facility and location. I will be back for sure.
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| 29 Aug 2012 Martine, Netherlands | 77% | |
| Lovely location, friednly staff who leant us some bearspray on our hike as well. Very cosy with the gaslamps. The lack of comfort doesn't really matter at this location. | ||
| 26 Aug 2012 Giuseppe Paolo, Italy | 83% | |
| It was my first time in a HI hostel, so i wrote what i'm thinking without comparison. The place is beautifull! | ||
| 14 Aug 2012 Tony, Canada | 100% | |
| Worked perfectly as an overnight stay before our 2 day hike in Yoho. Completely satisfactory. Made a mental note to check for HI hostels at other places we may visit.
Thanks very much. | ||
| 07 Aug 2012 Sean, Canada | 100% | |
| Sacha was very friendly, but was strict about enforcing the rules. Good balance. Family rate would be nice | ||
| 04 Aug 2012 Katie, Canada | 90% | |
| Sasha was amazing! | ||
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