Title: Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Embassy Theatre ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/923f793c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Double Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/b794a66d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/171e2b25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/2da1060a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Quadruple Room, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/w2420h1814x0y1-cbb9e1b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel in Wellington's cultural hub offers a cafe, restaurant, laundry facilities, and 40 meeting rooms. Easy access to Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre. 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Laundry - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 19 - Nov. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=3134237&PinnedHotelID=3134237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=3134237&PinnedHotelID=3134237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 20 - Nov. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=3134237&PinnedHotelID=3134237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=3134237&PinnedHotelID=3134237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=3134237&PinnedHotelID=3134237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=3134237&PinnedHotelID=3134237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - 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129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds ![Triple Room, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/86d88306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Ensuite 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 183 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds ![Quadruple Room, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/w2420h1814x0y1-cbb9e1b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room, Ensuite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds ![Single Room, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/f7133da4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 86 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/1a638f23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only) 8.4 Very good 12 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator TV Separate bathtub and shower Coffee/tea maker - 75 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/3444dee9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Refrigerator TV Separate bedroom Shower/tub combination Coffee/tea maker - 129 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds ![Double Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/012d268e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Shared Bathroom 7.4 Good 3 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator TV Separate bedroom Separate bathtub and shower - 129 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/7b8f453c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Bed in a 4 Bed Dorm 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator TV Separate bathtub and shower Coffee/tea maker - 139 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/e2dd28fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Bed in a 6 Bed Dorm ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator TV Coffee/tea maker Cable channels - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/8e186285.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Bed in a 8 Bed Dorm 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator TV Coffee/tea maker Cable channels - 183 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/b86c8c74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in Eight Beds Mixed Dormitory - Sleeps 1 ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/5b1a8e25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in Six Beds Mixed Dormitory - Sleeps 1 ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/1c836eda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in Four Beds Mixed Dormitory - Sleeps 1 ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3134300/3134237/cb1db45a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWellington-Hotels-The-Cambridge-Hotel.h3134237.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWellington-Hotels-The-Cambridge-Hotel.h3134237.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.29517%2C174.78297&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MD8a9xMVHduXDbo7oZMHuYp2JtM=) 28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001 #### What's nearby - Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Courtenay Place - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - St James Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Waitangi Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Te Papa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km #### Getting around - Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive - Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬2 min walk - ‪Hummingbird - ‬3 min walk - ‪Myrtle - ‬2 min walk - ‪Phuthai Esarn Restaurant - ‬1 min walk - ‪Sweet Mother's Kitchen - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers Hostel near Courtenay Place Located close to Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre, The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and 40 meeting rooms - Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and laundry services - Luggage storage and an elevator Room features All 58 individually furnished rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. 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Luggage storage - Vending machine ### Guest services - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - 40 meeting rooms ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms - Elevator ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Built in 1883 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Refrigerator ### More - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Late check-out fee: NZD 40.00 ### Special check-in instructions The property charges 1.8 percent for credit card payments The front desk is open Sunday - Wednesday (7:30 AM - 10:00 PM) and Thursday - Saturday (6:00 AM - 5:30 AM) Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Late check-out fee: NZD 40.00 - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.8 percent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Safety features at this property include a smoke detector Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Please note that guests may experience noise from the bar and hotel building on Saturday nights/early Sunday mornings from 9 PM to 3 AM. ### We should mention Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. ### Property is also known as Backpacker Cambridge Cambridge Backpacker Cambridge Backpacker Wellington Cambridge Hotel Backpacker Cambridge Hotel Backpacker Wellington Cambridge Hotel Wellington Cambridge Hotel Cambridge Wellington The Cambridge Hotel The Cambridge Hotel Hostel The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers Wellington ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers? > As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers on Nov 20, 2025 start from CA $71.06, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Wellington-Hotels-The-Cambridge-Hotel.h3134237.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers? > Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 40.00. ### Where is The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers located? > Located in Te Aro, this hostel is steps from Embassy Theatre, Downstage Theatre, and Elliott House. BATS Theatre and Wellington Buddhist Centre are also within 5 minutes. Wellington Station is 26 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers Reviews 7.8 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 258 8 - Good 381 6 - Okay 167 4 - Poor 52 2 - Terrible 35 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.4/10 Staff & service ### 7.4/10 Amenities ### 7.2/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.2/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justyne Oct 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Absolutely enjoyed my experience..will definitely stay again. ##### Justyne Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura Sep 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. Also very close to piblic transport hub. ##### Laura Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### JOHN Oct 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities very good ##### JOHN Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### david Sep 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good value for money ##### david Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie ann Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities I love staying here. The amenities is great. and it is affordable ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1f1ca127-deb8-434d-a50a-072f768db8b1-1751983097925.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Julie ann Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie Jul 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Just awesome as always, has everything we need and nothing we dont! Beds, bathrooms, breakfast and a bar, perfect for a sport or work visit to Wellywood! Thanks again, awesome weekend. ##### Jamie Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Heidi Mar 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location and good value for money! ##### Heidi Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annalise Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Enjoyed our stay ##### Annalise Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### emmanuel Dec 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Its very quiet and the staff is so helpful and the toilet very clean ##### emmanuel Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### YUXI May 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Friday night is noisy ##### YUXI Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### YUXI May 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities safe， clear ##### YUXI Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### YUXI May 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities clear and nice ##### YUXI Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Darren Feb 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Great stay for the price. ##### Darren Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaun Nov 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was fantastic, I've never seen such a big bed, it was clean, awesome! Loved my stay here, thank you. ##### Shaun Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastic I had a fantastic stay here! The beds were comfy and the showers were large enough to put your belongings in! Staff was friendly. I didn't know there was a kitchen until after I left and another guy told me about it, but otherwise enjoyed my stay. You get a discount at the bar which is cool. ##### Andrea Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Scott Sep 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Close to great dining in Courtenay Place ##### Scott Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Haruru Feb 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful staff, clean rooms and reasonably priced ##### Haruru Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob Apr 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Always a consistently enjoyable stay at The Cambridge...great staff, food and location!! ##### Rob Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer Dec 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great family stay! Loved our stay here. Great value and location in a beautiful building. Would definitely recommend for any family! ##### Jennifer Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Eliza Feb 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff at the reception were very helpful and the location was perfect ##### Eliza Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### YUXI May 20, 2025 Poor for overall ##### YUXI Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Samara Nov 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Nice staff, Clean, Basic but good for short stays ##### Samara Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Warrick Aug 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved that there was a great old bar below the accommodation ##### Warrick Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ajay Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities Hotel also with a hostel ##### Ajay Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tash Jul 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic crew and a bonus is that you get discount at the restaurant and bar while staying at the hotel ##### tash Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Spain](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Spain-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d166-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [New York Hilton Midtown](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels-New-York-Hilton-Midtown.h19768.Hotel-Information) > > [Resorts Thousand Islands](https://www.expedia.ca/Thousand-Islands-Resort-Hotels.d6292105-aaResortHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels in Drumheller](https://www.expedia.ca/Drumheller-Hotels.d55296.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Clear Sky Resorts - Grand Canyon - Unique Sky Domes](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Canyon-Hotels-Clear-Sky-Resorts-Grand-Canyon.h63526503.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Fort Henry](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Henry-Hotels.0-l6089403-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Romantic Hotels in Lethbridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Lethbridge-Hotels-Romantic-Hotel.0-0-d6139556-tRomanticHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Park Place Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Killarney-Hotels-Park-Place-Apartments.h4185329.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Humboldt](https://www.expedia.ca/Humboldt-Hotels.d182005.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Boston (BOS) to Buffalo (BUF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bos/buf/boston-to-buffalo) > > [Turkish Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Turkish-Airlines-Flights.cTK.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/lax/vancouver-to-los-angeles) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to North Charleston (CHS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/chs/edmonton-to-charleston) > > [Flights from Vancouver Intl. to TYO-All Airports](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/tyo/vancouver-to-tokyo) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/yyc/vancouver-to-calgary) > > [Cathay Pacific](https://www.expedia.ca/Cathay-Pacific-Flights.cCX.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Cranbrook (YXC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/yxc/ottawa-to-cranbrook) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Marmagao (GOI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/goi/toronto-to-goa) > > [Air Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Air-Canada-Flights.cAC.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Porto (OPO) to Lagos (LOS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/opo/los/porto-to-lagos) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Venice (VCE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/vce/ottawa-to-venice) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Moncton](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Greater-Moncton-Intl.d6033704.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Freeport](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Freeport.d602484.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Morocco](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/122/Morocco) > > [Mexico](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/117/Mexico) > > [Disneyland® Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Disneyland-Resort-Anaheim-Resort.d6025613.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Mactaquac Provincial Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Mactaquac-Provincial-Park-New-Brunswick.d6352521.Vacation-Attraction) ### General > [Visit Contry](https://www.expedia.ca/Monterrey-Contry.dx553248635976007240) > > [Visit Savona](https://www.expedia.ca/Savona.dx6024081)