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42 Widmer Street, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2E9, Canada
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Canadiana Backpackers
3.5 of 5 stars 109 Reviews
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Cn tower(5)
  • Entertainment district(4)
  • Good reviews(3)
  • Main building(3)
  • Wireless internet(3)
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Great hostel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

This hostel is absolutely fantastic. It's a big place, but feels small and homely. I stayed in a 6 bed dorm, which was very spacious. Has "house style" bathrooms, which means you get some privacy. The hostel was cleaned several times daily.

Lots of guests here have holidy visas so stay for a fairly long time.

Big kitchen with plenty of storage for food, including 4 big fridges. Offer free tea all day, and pancake breakfasts, which I was never up in time for.

The hostel is located on a side street just a couple of blocks from the CN tower and Rodgers Centre.

Free wifi throughout the hostel, but it's not really strong enough for streaming.

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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Salisbury, Wiltshire
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Would have liked to stay here longer!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

Only had a one night stay here as we were in Toronto for a short time but you could tell it was a great little social hostel. Very busy, lots of social areas. Our room was comfy and clean, shower was very good. Quirky decor with lots of cool things on the walls! Social events being arranged daily.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Manchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“Really great hostel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

We really enjoyed our stay at the Canadiana. We are two friends travelling around and booked a private double room which was a big bunk bed and we thought it was great value for money. The rooms and bathrooms are very clean and comfortable, and the free wifi was great. The staff were very helpful and the location is good.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“BED BUGS stay AWAY”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011 via mobile
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I slept on their bed and woke up with massive red bumps on my back, feet, and stomach. Do not stay here!!!! Plus the staff are snobby.

Stay at your own risk.

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Busy but good”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2011
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person found this review helpful

Very busy hostel, but everything was allright. We stayed for 5 days in building 56, in a double room. Our building was occupied by a big group, but we had no problems with that. The two showers on the ground floor were quit new and good. Beds were not so good. The room itself was small, but with airco. Wifi was working ok. The main building has everything you need, computers, breakfast (we did not use it), luggage store room, big living room, reception and drinks/snacks. A lot of activities are possible to do.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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42 Widmer Street, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2E9, Canada
Price range (per night):* INR1,400 - 3,361

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