*Thankyou for your wonderful hospitality, sangriaand conversation. Have felt very much at home. Hope you have a brilliant summer.* ~`Amanda

*You make us feel right at home from the moment we walked through the door. Thankyou so much for an amazing stay. I didn;t want to leave, will definetly recommend this Cape Breton backpackers to friends! Good luck for the season!* ~` Denise – Ireland

*I won’t be forgetting the past few days in a hurry. The beautiful wiew, your kindness, good humour and company have made it a certainty that I will come back over the summer. See you again soon!* ~` Leanne

*You rocked our worlds. You made our trip huge! See you real soon!* ~` Kim & Sam, NZ

*Nice ‘home’ like feeling hostel!! The Salty Bear tour was great as well!* ~` Jellie

*Thankyou for the awesome place to stay. I had alot of fun here at this Cape Breton backpackers and all the first time Salty Bears of 2009!* ~` Ash, Ottawa

*This is the most fab place ever!I loved every minute here and I wish I’d never have to leave… I’ll be back!” “ Anne, Denmark

*Thanks for the welcome and the great company. ‘d tell anyone who’s thinking about Cape Breton to go for the Bear on the Lake hostel experience.* ~` Ruth

*This wasn’t like a hostel, more of a mate’s place. Many good times were had…
I heart Bannock!!!
I heart Bear on the Lake!!!
I heart Kat!!! *       ~` Remmy ->Australia

*This place is a breath of fresh air! we had a fantastic time! Agus go raibm mile maith Agat! Best of Luck!* ~`David/ Romould/Audrey

*Kat is the best friend you could ask for! This place is great! Thanks to Stef, FiFi, Heiko, Jenny, Kat, Yves, Conny & especially Dickhouse! till next time, Peace!* Ben M – Ottawa

*Never knew one could live on Bannock & Sangria only … I loved it here and maybe, maybe I’ll be back. Remember? You always meet twice!* ~` Steffi, who finally gets to go West!

*What an exquisite place to stay! Clean & beautiful in every way. Would definetly stay agan ad stay longer. You’ve done a great job with this place and we wish you all great sucess in the future!* ~` Bernice & Katie

*Kat, you’ve been a fantastic host. Had a fantastic stay. Beds were so comfortable. Hope you have a really busy summer. I’ll spread the word to my fellow travelers.* ~` Colin, Australia

*thanks for an awesome stay. We had the best time!! It was abslutely beautiful!! Loved it!! With love ~` Clement, Cyntia, Fiona & Annie

*This has been one of the best by far – and we have been to a few! Thanks you!* ~`Chris & Rich, NZ

*What an amazing weekend! we’ll be back!* ~` The gang at CLLC

*Thanks for a warm & cozy place to rest my weary body for a rainy night.* ~` Alex Grove – cycle touring from Victoria, BC via Anchor Point Alaska to Cape Spear, Nfld.     —  hikerbiker.org —

*Thanks for making us feel so at home! This is a wonderful place and the warm atmosphere makes it awesome. We will always remember the Thanksgiving dinner here and hope that if we come back, to see you again! Have a great winter!* Anna & Phil

*Not so much a ‘hostel’ but a home! Good luck with the travels & I hope the 2009 season is as fabulous!* ~ Tessa, Sarah & Sue

*Great people! Loved my first hostel adventure!* ~` Belinda

*An extraordinary place which I will remember as an integral part of my trip through Cape Breton. Thanks you for all the excellent suggestions and tips! ~` Brigitte, Switz.

*Our best night in the Maritimes! Although the rain brought us here we found lots of sunshine… a truely warm welcome, comfy visit and lots of info to make our stay even more memorable.* ~` Daph & Louis

*Awesome hostel – and game of “I have never”! At least, I think so…*~` Leanne, UK

*Thanks for a great stay & some interesting tales around the bonfire!” ~` MArtin , Ireland

Thanks Kat! We had an amazing time here. so beautiful.Thanks too for the sunrise hike . we’re off to see a bear! Love ~` Linda, Australia

*Thanks for an awesome 2 nights Kat! Keep in touch and will see you in Kiwiland sometime soon! Enjoy those camfires & Sangria!* ~` Lee, NZ

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* Great spot here! Sangria night is awesome. Thanks for your hospitality.* ~`Lucas & Audrey, Quebec

*Wonderful place! The hostess is incredibly welcoming & a lovely young woman- you go girl! Great vibe… ou’d be mad not to stay!* ~` The 3 Barrs – - Australia

*Pleasant stay. Very handy to the Cabot Trail. Hostel is kept very neat & clean.* ~` Bruce & Loretta, Texas

*A perfect honeymoon destination! Thanks for all your kindness* ~` love Laura  Lucas – UK

*Thank you Kat for some nice times here in the Backpackers. I really enjoyed the atmosphere.” ~` Moritz, aka “Pretty Mo”

*One of the best welcomes I have ever had n a youth hostel. Nice accommodation, pretty lake. All was perfect.” ~`Joachim- France

*I enjoyed a lot the three nights in this fabulous hostel. It is a very nice place to sleep and to meet a lot of new people. I will not forget my hours in this hostel.* ~` Ramon, Barcelona

*Thanks so much. It is a great hostel in a superb location with great people. Thanks for the great hospitality, it definitely adds a lil more to your holiday when the host is friendly. I would love to come back, especially for Sangria night!* ~` Jade, NZ

*Is brúizht tgle-bhrèa i-seo. Maitean art ar an loch’ buheónach Zearn filleadh! Bha í íontach-bréa ann-seo. Póza do Chait, bean an taizhe. Slán is beannacho,* ~` Marcus (our Gaelic speaking German!)

*Two Kiwis have really appricaited the warm welcome and boundless hospitality here. A great spot to relax & enjoy! A must stay place for all travelers!* ~`Jim & Aileen, NZ

*After many months of traveling, whata feeling it is to step right back at home. That’s what this wonderful hostel feels like. Couldn’t ask for a better place to stop over at. thanks for the hospitality and having a few beers. Cheers* – Dave http://where-is-webby.blogspot.com/

* Thanks very much Bear on the Lake. Ask Kat about her Dolly Parton impression *  ~` Chris Ferguson -UK

*I am never playing “I have Never” again!    ~` Jess Pilz – Australia

*Without a shadow of a doubt Cape Breton is one of the most beautiful places in the world and it has the people to match it!” ~` Dirty Den – R. of N. Ireland

*Us Welsh girls has a fab time; racing down the Cabot Trail in our hire car! The views are gorgeous! Kat was extremely helpful & friendly. Cheers! Hopefully catch ya on facebook! ~` Anne & Denise  – Wales

*Thankyou Kat for the hospitality. Will see you again when I cme up to fish in the Margaree* ~` R Maybin – USA

*Had an amazing stay – the hostel here is amazing, lovely hike close by [Salt Mountain], and Kat is amazing! I feel refreshed leaving here!* ~` Melissa – New Zealand.

*When I first booked this trip I was very apprehensive. I wasn’t sure what to expect. This place was woderful the people staying here have definetly left footprints in my memory. Thanks for your hospitality!* ~` Preeti Hayre – Toronto , Canada

*This hostel is really nice! much different atmosphere than your typical hostel. Kat was very helpful and the scenery/location can’t be beat. I would defiently stay again!” ~` Phil Bond

*This hostel is my favourite by far! The scerenity is amazing! LoL ANd Kat is a great host!* Renee Barratt – Australia

*Amazing stars- thanks for the comfortable bed!* ~` Chris & Laura east coast Tour 08

*This was wonderful! The company is the only thing that surpasses the view. Thanks!* ~`Peraret Pitchler – USA