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E Ocean Island Backpackers Inn, 791 Pandora Av, T 3851788, http://www.oceanisland.com A more rough and ready place, geared towards young travellers, with pub crawls and the like arranged. Also enjoys a fairly central location. Shared common room, café and kitchen. Dorms and private rooms available. D-E Whalers on the Point Guesthouse, 81 West St, T 7253443, http://www.tofinohostel.com Spanking new, HI-affiliated hostel with dorms and some private rooms. Very spacious with first-class facilities including kitchen, laundry, sauna and a wonderful solarium sitting room with harbour views. Discounts on tours and lessons. Reservation essential. Highly recommended. D-E Salt Spring Island HI Hostel, 640 Cusheon Lake Rd, T 5374149 Open Mar-Oct. Situated on four forested hectares, within walking distance of beaches and Cusheon Lake, this very popular and friendly hostel has dorms and private rooms in a cedar lodge, plus three teepees and two small but delightful (and heavily booked) treehouses. Shared kitchen and common room. Very helpful staff. The only problem is getting there. Bike and scooter hire available.
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