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Brier Island Backpackers
225 Water Street
Westport, Brier Island
Host(s): Wally and Joyce DeVries
Cost: $18.00 (dorm bed)
Phone: (902) 839-2273
Come visit Nova Scotia's premiere whale watching destination, some of the best whale watching in North America! Brier Island Backpackers welcomes you to the scenic beauty and natural wonders of Brier Island. Enjoy the great harbour view or have a barbeque on the sun deck. Open year-round.
Caledonia Country Hostel
9960 Highway #8
Caledonia
Host(s): Sharon and Dan
Cost: $20.00 (dorm bed)
Phone: (902) 682-2955
Email: sharon_dan@hotmail.com
Website: www.caledoniacountryhostel.com
Located in SouthWest Nova Scotia, about 15km away from Kejimkujik National Park, this hostel offers a great opportunity to go and truly explore Keji (as the locals call it). Grand Opening June 1st, open year-round.
Kip and Kaboodle Lunenburg Backpackers
9466 #3 Highway, RR#1
Mahone Bay - Lunenburg
Host(s): Greg and Trudi Inglis
Cost: $25 per night, including breakfast and linen (dorm bed)
Phone: (902) 531-5494
Toll-free: (866) 549-4522
Email:
info@kiwikaboodle.com
Website:
http://www.kiwikaboodle.com
Located right in between the postcard perfect town of Mahone Bay and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lunenburg, this hostel is the perfect base for discovering this part of Nova Scotia. Shuttle service is available.
The hostel offers an on-site swimming pool and is located within walking distance from the beach. Open early May to November.
Port Mouton International Hostel
8100 Highway 103
Port Mouton
Host(s): Geoff Smith
Cost: $20.00 per person (dorm bed).
Located halfway between Halifax and Yarmouth,close to the Kejimikujik Seaside Adjunct National Park. This hostel is only a short distance away from white sand beaches, surfing, hiking, salt and fresh water fishing.
Daily bus service from Halifax to Yarmouth pass right by the hostel, just ask to be dropped off. Open year-round.
Yarmouth Backpackers Accommodation
6 Trinity Place
Yarmouth
Host(s): Lee Whetstone/ Cathie O'Brien
Cost: $22.00 (dorm)
The Yarmouth hostel is located right downtown Yarmouth, close to all amenities and attractions, and is located in a century old former sea
merchants house, circa 1880's. The cupola (or "widow's peak") is still located on the roof and offers extensive views across the harbour.
Yarmouth is the starting point of two of Nova Scotia's scenic routes, making it the perfect place to start your adventures. Open year-round.
