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Looking for a fall getaway just hours away from Toronto? The Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers cozy accommodations in a former prison for an unforgettable stay.

In about 45 minutes, you’ll reach the beach—a perfect way to combine exercise and relaxation.

I stopped over at La Secousse in La Malbaie at the end of winter with my favorite companion, at the invitation of the Saintlo Hostels. The collective gathers hostels along the St. Lawrence River—hence its name—which can be found notably in Montreal, Gaspé, and Rivière-du-Loup.

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Located in a heritage building in La Malbaie, La Secousse is a four-season landmark for nature lovers (and good food lovers!). Formerly the home of doctor Arthur Leclerc, the building dating from 1948 has had several functions, as David Huot, its current owner, explains.

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The Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is a repurposed prison in downtown Ottawa, a hostel that maintains much of the original jail structure.

A wind of change is blowing through Quebec’s youth hostels. The Saintlo collective aims to capitalize on the charm of the youth hostel experience, while raising its quality standards and modernizing its brand image. A look at a refreshing initiative.

Transformed into a youth hostel 50 years ago, the Carleton County Jail has become the Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel. Silo Voyage visited this place tinged with a dark past where people sleep – literally – behind bars. Report!

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Surrounded by shops and restaurants, just steps from Ottawa’s ByWard Market, lies an intriguing historic site that welcomes travellers from near and far. Converted into a youth hostel 50 years ago, the Carleton County Jail is now the Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel, a unique accommodation experience tinged with a dark past.

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This is the experience that Auberge Saintlo, in Ottawa, has been offering for 50 years.

As Halloween approaches, the Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is a popular spot.

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The Ottawa Jail Hostel is celebrating its 50^th anniversary with a birthday party.

Greg Brockman & Michael Tarnowski tell Amanda Putz about the unique spirits of the old jail.

I arrived at the Griffon Aventure hostel in Gaspésie with no particular expectations, and left with the firm idea that 2 days was far too short. I’ll tell you about it!

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The beautiful limestone building served as a prison between 1862 and 1972, before being converted into a youth hostel in 1973. The inauguration took place in the presence of Prince Philip.

Fifty years later, the hostel has just passed into the hands of Saintlo, a non-profit organization that operates youth hostels in Quebec and Ontario.

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You don’t need to commit a crime to go to prison – just book your stay at the Saintlo Ottawa Jail hostel. The historic prison is more than 150 years old and has been operating as a hostel since 1973.

If you’re looking for a one-of-a kind experience, then look no further! The newly renovated Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel has just re-opened their doors and are celebrating their 50^th anniversary this year. You don’t have to commit a crime to go to prison, just book a room in a real cell block at the hostel!

On the Pénélope show, we talk about new developments in the youth hostel industry as well as the travel experiences we have there.

10:24 / Marie-Julie Gagnon: Renewed youth hostels

In 1972, the prison was closed due to inhumane conditions. The building remained vacant until it was converted into a youth hostel in 1973. Today, Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is a unique retreat renowned by visitors from all over the world, being the very first prison to be converted in this way.

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I have never been impressed by a youth hostel in Canada. Often too big, too impersonal, the ones I visited seemed frozen in an outdated version of themselves. Faced with this observation, Auberge Saintlo in Montreal took on the challenge of changing my perception in one weekend. Challenge accepted!

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The world of youth hostels is undergoing a major transformation. In Quebec and Ontario, a new collective was born of a common desire: to dust off the formula while bringing sociability back to the forefront.

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If you’re looking to feel like you’re traveling without taking days off, you’ll love the Workations concept: a combination of remote work and vacation!

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The supposedly haunted places often have a strange energy. The atmosphere is heavy, the silence so heavy that at every creak, shivers run through our bodies.

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The ideal itinerary for a stay in Charlevoix!

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Hostels are increasingly popular for exploring and discovering the territory! 🌎

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Stories of a trip to a youth hostel… in Montreal.

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In the winter, the famous Sea Shack is transformed into a Ski Shack and offers various mountain ski packages.

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Discover hostels around the province of Quebec.

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A renewal for La Malbaie hostel.

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Saintlo offers sociable accommodation that follows the tourist route of the St. Lawrence River. 🌊

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