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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 | |
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Location & Transportation |
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Tsunami Backpackers is located on the pristine Somass River (tidal-fresh water, teeming with salmon from April to December) which flows into the Alberni Inlet on to the Broken Group of Isalnds & on to the Pacific Ocean. The hostel boasts a private-secluded beach, surrounded by old-growth trees, resident bald-eagles, hummingbirds, cranes & other species. Wildlife wanders freely in the unfenced yards in the area, such as bear (especially in the fall), deer, raccoon, martin, rabbits, etc | | Directions | Tsunami Backpackers is located at 5779 River Rd (or Highway 4),next door to Hummingbird Guesthouse, or 5 houses past Naesgaards Market (which has a huge grinning stuffed black bear out front) Highway 4 is the direct route to west coast-Tofino/Ucluelet. | | Transportation | Bus to Tofino stops directly in front...Bus depot is approximately a 10 minute walk. |
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Amenities & Attractions |
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Local Attractions
 | Paper Mill Dam -1km | | Stamp Falls -14 km | | Chase & Warren winery -4km | | Choo-kwa Ventures -1km |
| Amenities
 | 24-hr front desk | | BBQ area | | Beach | | Bicycle rental | | Boat rental | | Breakfast (extra charge) | | Breakfast available | | Children permitted | | Free local phonecalls | | Gameroom | | Gardens | | Icemaker | | Laundry/valet service | | Linen included | | Multi-lingual staff | | Newspapers/magazines | | No curfew | | Open 24 Hours | | Parking (free) | | Pool (outdoor) | | Safe deposit box | | Safe deposit box-front desk | | Sports/activities | | Taxi service | | Tour assistance |
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Guest Room Amenities |
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Room Types
 | Double Bed For Couple | | Mixed Dorm | | Quad | | mixed dorm | | quad (4 beds) |
| Room Amenities
 | Backpacker facilities | | Balconies | | Coffee/tea maker | | Internet access | | Iron/ironing board | | Keyless entry | | Lockers | | Microwave | | Refrigerator | | Shared bathroom | | Telephone | | Television | | Television (cable/satellite) | | VCR | | VCR/DVD | | Wake-up calls |
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Food & Restaurants |
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Local Restaurants
| Clam Bucket | Seafood | | Canal Bistro | Greek | | Amigos | Mexican | | Chopstick | Chinese | | Golden Dragon | Chinese |
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Payment Information |
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 | Cancellation policy: (not applicable to online confirmation payments)
72hrs |
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