Hostel HI - Yoho National Park - Whiskey Jack Hostel
HI - Yoho National Park - Whiskey Jack Hostel
Takkawa Falls
Field
British Columbia
Canada
Tel.
1(403) 670 7580
Fax.
1(403) 283 6503
Customer Rating
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| 90% | ||
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 HI - Yoho National Park - Whiskey Jack Hostel |
Facilities
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Sheets in price |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Rates include local tax |
 | BBQ |
Customer Reviews HI - Yoho National Park - Whiskey Jack Hostel
| 26 Sep 2011 George, England & Wales | 83% | |
| Great wilderness hostel. Great location opposite the falls and close to Iceline trail.
Best advice: Make sure you can get a ride to the hostel, else it's a long walk from the highway!
Hostel manager Andrew v. helpful. | ||
| 26 Sep 2011 Dawneen, Canada | 93% | |
| Yoho hostel was wonderful. Andrew was very friendly and was awesome with all the people! Also knowledgeble about the trails. | ||
| 14 Sep 2011 Kevin, USA | 90% | |
| Alan is super nice. | ||
| 07 Sep 2011 Fred, Canada | 100% | |
| We stayed at this Hostel 15-20 years ago and still find the atmosphere and hospitality fantistic. We like the proximity and cleanlyness of the trails and park and the Hostel itself. | ||
| 03 Sep 2011 Keith, USA | 87% | |
| Surprisingly comfortable given no electricity. Check-in was a little slow but understandable given it was done "long-hand". Not really anywhere obvious to lock-up valuables beyond the trunk of your car. | ||
| 17 Jul 2011 Cornelia, Germany | 93% | |
| very nice place | ||
| 16 Jul 2011 Nicholas, Canada | 97% | |
| This hostel was a fantastic mix of comfort and wilderness. The hostel Manager was extremely friendly and helpful and set the right mood for a wilderness hostel. Highly recommended to anyone with an interest in spectacular hikes. | ||
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