The Planet Traveler's Hostel

The Planet Travelers hostel is located in downtown Toronto in the heart of Kensington market. A unique multi-cultural community located between trendy little Italy and the shops on Queen St, Kensington Market features retro clothing, furniture and music stores and is renowned for having the freshest and most ethnically diverse food in town.We have nice comfy rooms, a TV/video room, full kitchen, free internet, free Fri night BBQ on our outdoor patio. The hostel is small, very clean and friendly. The staff are seasoned travelers and know what makes a good hostel. Our location is a great home base for your Canadian adventures. The friendly atmosphere makes it a great place to meet other international backpackers.Comments:This place was an instant success' - Lonely Planet Oct. 2002'It's a small hostel with a big friendly attitude' - Time Out, 2003

Toronto Islands

The Toronto Islands are a chain of small islands providing a shallow natural harbour for the Toronto. The islands are a popular recreational destination, and are home to a small residential community

Distillery District

The Distillery District is a historic district to the east of the downtown core of Toronto and is comprised of more than 40 heritage buildings and 10 streets.

Global Village Backpackers

Recently mentioned in Our Lady Peace, Hedley, k-os, and 700 more at CMF 2010

CN Tower

Since the Tower opened, Canadians and tourists from around the world have made the trip to Toronto to celebrate this marvel of civil engineering. Besides serving as a telecommunications hub, the Tower provides world-class entertainment and a wide range of unique attractions, exhibits and food and beverage venues.

Kensington Cafe

Canadiana Backpackers Inn

VOTED THE BEST HOSTEL IN NORTH AMERICA (2003)THE 3RD BEST HOSTEL IN NORTH AMERICA (2006)AND THE BEST IN CANADA (2006).Lonely Planet described the Canadiana as, ’Toronto’s best run hostel...a sure-fire winner, with a great location in the Entertainment District of downtown Toronto’. Welcome to Toronto’s Award Winning Hostel and it’s most unique:Theres a 10 ft Mohawk Indian in the lounge, a totem pole on the patio and each room is named after a great Canadian (everything from Bryan Adams to Neil Young). Every morning there is a free pancake breakfast and a choice of tea or coffee. Located right downtown in the heart of Torontos Entertainment District the hostel is a short walk to the CN Tower, the Air Canada Centre, the Theatre District, and some of Torontos best shopping districts, bars, and restaurants.We offer accommodation to suit everyone from private rooms (single and double), to quad rooms (4 people to a room), to female only rooms. All the rooms are spacious with thick, comfortable mattresses and extra big wooden bunk beds. Fresh linen and towels are provided for free.The hostel also offers 24 hour reception, air conditioning, a free pancake breakfast, free wireless internet, a large outdoor patio, an 18 seat cinema, a fully equipped kitchen and day trips to Niagara Falls.At Canadiana you never need to feel alone. Every night we organize an event from pub crawls to barbeques, served on our outdoor patio. Once a week we visit the comedy club that Mike Myers, Jim Carey, and John Candy (all originally from Toronto) started their careers. We offer discounts for ISIC, BUNAC/SWAP, VIP Backpackers, and Hostelling International cardholders.If you read the guidebooks, you will see that for style, service, and atmosphere no other place in town compares. Here is what the guidebooks have to say:’The super-friendly Canadiana Backpackers Inn is in quiet, charming Victorian houses with a great location in the Entertainment District’. Lonely Planet, 2001.’An assortment of young adventurous professionals populate the Canadiana, whose wooden beds and Victorian facade create a calm refined atmosphere. Its central location is near several hot nightclubs.’ Lets Go, 2002.’The Canadiana Backpackers Inn is booked and not surprisingly. It’s clean and new and where people gather is even tastefully appointed. There’s a patio on which guests are treated to free barbeques.....staff exceedingly friendly.’Now Magazine, 2000.Our facilities include:- free pancake breakfast- air-conditioned rooms- single beds(dormitory style)- private double rooms- large bathrooms- fully equipped kitchen- lounge with t.v. & v.c.r.- free coffee and tea- locker facilities- outdoor patio- free wireless internet access