Vancouver has a reputation, and it is not an unfair one. This is Canada’s most expensive city, where a flat white costs what a full meal does elsewhere. But here is what nobody tells you before you arrive: the best parts of this city are the parts that cost nothing at all. The mountains are…
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Free Things To Do In Toronto
Toronto has a reputation for being expensive, and to be fair, it earns it in places. Climb the CN Tower, catch a Leafs game and eat dinner on King West, and you can burn through a week’s budget in an afternoon. But here is the thing most first-timers miss: the version of Toronto that locals…
Potions, poop and parkour: 15 unique things to do in Toronto
There’s a lot for backpackers to love about Toronto – the friendly people, banging nightlife, world-class coffee, and the fact that chips, cheese and gravy is a national institution (hello poutine). Toronto is home to Kensington Market and Queen West – two neighbourhoods consistently ranked ‘hippest neighbourhoods in the world’ for their walkability and brilliant…
Seriously wonderful things to do in Victoria, Canada
Victoria is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in all of Canada. But, you should know, when it comes to BC’s distinguished capital there’s a whole lot more than just pretty facades and cobblestoned streets. Dig a little deeper and you’ll discover a dynamic city where beautiful sights, untamed nature and cool hangouts…
The best things to do in Jasper National Park
Growing up in Alberta, the Rockies were only a couple hours drive away from my home and my family would head west every chance we got. This mentality is still with me to this day; towering mountains that plunge into deep blue, Gatorade coloured waters is a hard sight to get out of your mind…
Here’s Proof that Banff and Jasper Are The Ultimate Winter Wonderland
I am going to start by saying that if you don’t like the cold then Canada in the winter is not for you. However, if you are willing to brave frigid temperatures, icy roads, and freezing fingers and toes, then Banff and Jasper in the winter is going to be one of the most incredible…
Best Places to Visit in Canada
Canada is a top destination for many travelers; and there is good reason why. Incredible nature and scenery, urban cities, friendly (and polite) locals ey, and of course pure maple syrup.. drools. However, as enticing as this all is, it’s also important to remember that Canada is huge, and we mean MAHOOSIVE! This vast country…
20 Fantastic Things to Eat, See and Do in Vancouver
When people ask for the best things to do in Vancouver it’s hard to give definitive recommendations. Real talk: there are an endless amount of awesome things do in Vancouver. I mean, after all, this city embodies much of what makes Canada such an amazing country to visit! There’s spectacular nature, bustling city life, an…
10 Surprisingly Fun Things to Do In Edmonton, Canada
Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, Canada, is a modern, bustling business town that’s packed with plenty to see and do. The city is probably best known for being the home of North America’s largest shopping mall, and not to mention its epic annual fringe festival. It’s also one of the few cities in the…
Ten fun budget things to do in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada
Our latest guest blogger of 2011 is Candice Walsh, founder of popular travel blog Candice Does the World . After studying English in London for six weeks a couple of years ago, Candice was well and truly bitten by the travel bug. Since then she has travelled to Holland, Mexico, Ireland and more. To keep up to date with…
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