Summer at Saintlo: more than a place to sleep
Published on June 15, 2026 • Featured Getaways
With their festive atmospheres and prime locations, the hostels of the Saintlo collective are perfect for a vibrant, hyper-local, affordable and community-focused trip. Find the Saintlo hostels in Montreal, Gaspésie, Bas-Saint-Laurent and in Ontario, where each one offers not only a place to stay, but also a welcoming space to have fun, meet new people and embrace adventure.
Saintlo Collective
A summer program of activities designed to bring people together
In the summer, each hostel puts together a program that reflects its identity and sense of community.
Saintlo Montréal offers one or two activities a day to help you explore the city like a local: a food tour of the Mile End neighbourhood, a microbrewery crawl, a community dinner and more. You can also take advantage of special deals and group outings to the city’s coolest festivals.
With its central location, Auberge Saintlo Montréal is perfect for exploring the city as a group!
At the Sea Shack, a lively hostel in Haute-Gaspésie, the season kicked off with the official launch of the music lineup on April 16. And with a tiki bar with a view of the river, a diner, and a stunning setting for stand-up paddleboarding, summer is sure to be fun-filled!
At Griffon Adventure, located near Forillon National Park on the Gaspé Peninsula, you can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities to unwind and immerse yourself in nature (think canyoning and boat tours, among other things).
In the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, at the Rivière-du-Loup International Hostel, guests can enjoy easy access to downtown attractions, the riverfront, and the Parc national du Bic, all just minutes away. The hostel also organizes fun activities like bike rides throughout the season!
Get together on the terrace of the Rivière-du-Loup International Hostel before a day of exploring.
Slow travel: the art of staying in one place for several days
Taking the time to slow down also means taking the time to meet and connect with people from here and elsewhere, all while exploring the area from a more local perspective.
That’s exactly what Saintlo hostels offer: perfect places to unwind, build connections in a friendly atmosphere and take part in local experiences that leave a lasting impression long after you return home.
To enjoy your stay longer while saving money, Saintlo offers a 15% discount on 3-night stays at its hostels in Montreal—a great opportunity to experience the vibrant energy of Montreal while soaking in its lively, multicultural atmosphere—or in Ottawa, where you can enjoy a unique experience: sleeping in a converted jail!
A unique stay awaits you at the Auberge Saintlo Ottawa Jail, housed in a converted jail!
New actions for a greener vacation
The collective is also shifting its focus toward offering more sustainable stays. Griffon Adventure has just received its certification of eco-responsibility excellence.
DID YOU KNOW? By staying at one of the Saintlo hostels, you are supporting the Saintlo Foundation’s “Travel Aid” grant, which aims to make travel more accessible to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Saintlo Montréal will also implement sustainability initiatives: calculating its carbon footprint, gradually transitioning to renting essential equipment and sourcing food from bulk suppliers to reduce packaging.
In terms of programming, the team offers activities that foster connections and an authentic exploration of the city, while maximizing the positive impact of each outing.
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