Monthly Archives: December 2008

Michael and the rest of us staff would just like to take a moment to say that we hope all of our travelling friends, here at our Toronto hostel and around the globe, has had a very happy holiday season! … Continue reading →

FREE: CityTV New Year’s Eve Bash 2008 at Nathan Philips Square Nathan Philips Square will be the talk of the town this New Year’s Eve! The CityTV New Year’s Eve bash is a fun FREE New Year’s Eve party happening … Continue reading →

If you are visiting Toronto this winter, chances are you are going to be doing a little holiday shopping. In general, one of the awesome tourist shopping experiences takes place at the Toronto Eaton Centre. It is just around the … Continue reading →

If you’re backpacking in Toronto over the holidays you’ll be looking for some New Year’s Eve event ideas. For those of you who want to ring in the New Year in style, The Drake Hotel will be having a swanky … Continue reading →

Don’t miss these events happening this week in Toronto just around the corner from Backpackers on Dundas! Holiday Party at the Gladstone Thursday, December 18: The Holiday Party is a night of fun filled with DJ music, a cookie bake-off, … Continue reading →

If you want to try some local beers in a great pub atmosphere, you should come by the Mill Street Brewery in Toronto’s Distillery District. The Mill Street Brewery is Toronto’s first commercial brewery on the city’s east side to … Continue reading →

Leave your backpack at the hostel and enjoy some of this weekend’s events happening in Toronto. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 -1,000 Wells for Kenya (Operation Eyesight)There will be a documentary film screening and hors d’oeuvres served at 7pm at the Courtyard … Continue reading →

For some of the best Japanese and Korean cuisine in Toronto you should check out HoSu Bistro located on 254 Queen St. West, just a 15 minute walk from Backpackers on Dundas. Located across from Much Music, this value-priced restaurant … Continue reading →

Welcome to Canada! Would you like a poutine? Poutine is the ultimate French-Canadian classic late night snack or lunch break meal deal. What could be better than fries loaded up with fresh cheese curds and then topped with gravy? Many … Continue reading →