Laid-back dormitory accomodation...all beds $17CAD in 4-bed maximum rooms...includes all taxes...no surprise 15% surcharge like some other hostels sting you with German, Aussie, & other obscure languages spoken Full kitchen amenities & outdoor BARBQ Internet Access Laundry Service Spacious indoor & outdoor dining areas, including huge sun-drenched patio, under old-growth trees, & resident bald-eagles & hummingbirds Private, secluded beach, great for swimming, sunbaking, daydreaming...clothing optional Freshly made home-baked bread & home-made jams Large organic garden...fruits, vegies, herbs available in season Canoe & bike rentals from $2/2hrs Free phone, pool table, movies, storage 10 minute walk to restaurants, pubs, shopping, bus depot Whale/marine mammal watching day trips down pristine Alberni Inlet, on MV Lady Rose Great hikes/biking to numerous lakes, rivers, waterfalls,.. Stamp Falls -see spectacular spawning salmon in stunning gorge; Della Falls- highest in North America (at least 2-3 days needed);, Mt. Arrowsmith; 'the Cathedral'-(old-growth forest) Biking distrance to Sproat Lake to see ancient native petroglyphs & Mars Water Bombers...kayaks avilable on site Choo-kwa Ventures...guided cultural canoe tours by Hupacasath First Nations On direct route to Tofino-west coast, great place to hitch from or bus will stop at front door if required -..UPCOMING EVENTS in 2005;..- July 13-15...Tall Ships arrive September 4-7...Salmon Festival Member Pacific Hostelling Network No curfew....check-in 24 hrs/no check-out time