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March 24, 2021
We have been proudly supported by the Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund since day one of the thought process. We are thrilled to witness them meet huge milestones in their support of small to large sized enterprises in northern Ontario. It is during these time especially, that we appreciate their flexibilities and continuum of mentorship and […]
December 7, 2020
Our Approach Due to the ever changing status of COVID-19 in our region and afar we have decided to tweak a few things for our booking processes. 1. Online bookings will be limited to private & family room bookings. All individual dorm bookings until January 15th, 2021 will now only be by phone so we […]
July 28, 2020
Check-in When checking in with one of our lovely receptionists we have plexi glass barriers in place and clear floor signage and physical distancing measure signage to follow for yourself and guests outside of your party. We support the use of face masks. We have some available for a small fee at the front desk […]
June 19, 2020
Hey Hostel Lovers! We know things are definitely different out there, and we are located in a community where we have all shared information, pivoted, and come together to ensure we make your visit to our city, or perhaps from within the city limits, exceptional! Most importantly, safe and comfortable. Being a smaller community we […]
May 15, 2020
ADAPTING DURING COVID-19 (Coronavirus) In March, once the world tourism forecast was starting to unravel due to COVID-19, we knew we had to Pivot! We decided to remain a student residence for 12 of the 16 international students that spent their school year with us from September to April. *An endeavour we plan on doing […]
April 2, 2020
We have always and will continue to stand behind our name as a Haven for international and national travelers, sports teams, wedding parties, church groups, and international students, to name a few. Now we are facing a time where we must be patient, respect quieter times, and focus on keeping each other healthy. We are […]
February 15, 2020
Hey there! Planning for spring, summer, and beyond is in full swing so we are planning and brainstorming for your best adventures in the city yet. After a full house rental for winter 2019/2020 we are excitedly getting ready for the next chapter to re-open to all the local, national, and international travelers out there. […]
May 8, 2019
Over the last week, we had the honor of giving The Impulsive Traveler writer, Cody A Esser a place to stay. It’s safe to say, he had a killer time! Check out the link to his blog below, and find out we The Haven Hostel is different. https://www.impulsivetravelerguy.com/the-haven-hostel-thunder-bay-on/?fbclid=IwAR1ZO8aAzwABrNz–cAm8gbs5LO2tNHYLb32sgzWSEybXVHqKvC4Jh41NQ8
May 3, 2019
The Countdown Is On! Sunday, May 5th is a big and exciting day for The Haven Hostel. For the very first time The Haven Hostel will be one of the lucky venues to host some of Thunder Bay’s most talented and creative folk. With over 25+ venues, 190+ artisans, music and performances, we are ecstatic […]
March 18, 2019
Comfortable Stay!Our volunteers will be staying in a 4 bed mixed dormitory complete with their own locker, private bunk with privacy curtains, outlet, shelf, air conditioning and extra gear storage space in our warehouse. Breakfast and StipendEvery morning enjoy our full continental breakfast, bottomless coffee, and a small weekly stipend for your lunch and dinners. […]