South Algonquin Backpackers

Welcome to Hostelling International - South Algonquin Backpackers, 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.

We are located in the heart of the Algonquin Highlands, surrounded by lakes, forest and unspoiled scenery on the edge of Algonquin Park, 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 those 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 or park shuttles operating between January 15 and March 15 2010. If you are planning to arrive by bus during this period, please contact the hostel directly before booking to confirm available activites

In the evening unwind and mingle over some 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!

Please note that our rates quoted here are for Hostelling International members. Non members pay an additional $2.85 CAD per night for a dorm bed or $3.64 per night for a private room.
We have allocated only a few of our beds for online bookings. If you are unsure of our availability, or to make reservations with less than 48 hours notice, please contact us directly.

Summer 2010 volunteer help needed. Interested in volunteering at our hostel....let me know!

See you soon...your host, Tom.

Directions

Located about half way between Toronto and Ottawa, at the corners of highways 62 and 127 in the Village of Maynooth (population 200). It is a scenic relaxing drive from Toronto via highways 401 east, 115 north to Peterborough and 28 north to Bancroft. Avoid the hwy 400 traffic nightmare! Approximately a 3.5 hour drive.

Please note that after 6:00pm ( or 5:00pm during the winter) there are no restaurants or food stores open within 20km of our hostel.

Greyhound bus Wed, Fri and Sun, to/from Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa and Pembroke with drop off/pick up at our front door.

Please note that our rates quoted here are for Hostelling International members. Non members pay an additional $2.85 CAD per night for a dorm bed or $3.64 per night for a private room.

Facilities

Internet Access, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Bar, Luggage Storage, Guest Kitchen, Telephone/Fax Facilities, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, WiFi in room