One more thing. Bring a small padlock for the hostel and a cable lock for the bike. The chain hostels are cool but Banff, L Louise and Jasper will either make you park bikes outside or in a common store room and there is all kinds of foot traffic. In you room you get a locker and most rooms are 2-4 persons. Chains are big dorms. Its fun though if you are open to meeting other travellers
