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- December 30th, 2009
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Book Hostels with i Backpack Canada
I Backpack Canada has teamed up with HostelWorld.com to offer our readers the ability to book hostels anywhere around with world through our Hostel Booking Engine. Whether you’re looking for a…
- December 28th, 2009
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Looking back on 2009
2009 gave birth to i Backpack Canada. I’m honestly quite surprised that I’ve still got my feet planted and am able to continue to write new content for this travel website. Looking back no…
- December 23rd, 2009
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Mummering: A Newfoundland Christmas Tradition
The holidays are notorious for bringing out some strange traditions. Whether it’s something as simple as leaving some cookies and milk out for the big guy, or something as painful as watching yo…
- December 22nd, 2009
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Legal Drinking Age in Canada
I ran into an American last weekend while I was out drinking. We got into a conversation and he told me he was in town with a group of friends. They drove up to Halifax to take advantage of the younge…
- December 19th, 2009
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How to Build an Igloo
Via Rails Virtual Tour guide, Vivian, submitted a great link in a comment on my recent post of the best winter activities in Canada. The video depicts two Inuit men building an igloo. It’s rough…
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How to Build an Igloo
Via Rails Virtual Tour guide, Vivian, submitted a great link in a comment on my recent post of the best winter activities in Canada. The video depicts two Inuit men building an igloo. It’s rough…
- December 16th, 2009
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ibackpackcanada has posted a new entry on: i Backpack Canada
Interviewing Canadas Hostels: Kelowna SameSun Backpacker Lodge
We are on our second Hostel in our series of posts where we’ll be interviewing Canadian hostel owners and managers. The staff at SameSun have been extremely helpful in providing answers to our q…
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ibackpackcanada has posted a new entry on: i Backpack Canada
Interviewing Canadas Hostels: Kelowna SameSun Backpacker Lodge
We are on our second Hostel in our series of posts where we’ll be interviewing Canadian hostel owners and managers. The staff at SameSun have been extremely helpful in providing answers to our q…
- December 14th, 2009
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Pimp your iPhone Camera with GorillaCam
iPhone applications are taking over the world! I’ve run across many a cool iPhone apps, some are great for a day, others I use for a week. Some I poke around with for a few minutes. But it seems…
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Pimp your iPhone Camera with GorillaCam
iPhone applications are taking over the world! I’ve run across many a cool iPhone apps, some are great for a day, others I use for a week. Some I poke around with for a few minutes. But it seems…
- December 12th, 2009
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ibackpackcanada has posted a new entry on: i Backpack Canada
Interviewing Canadas Hostels: Vancouver SameSun Backpackers Lodge
Vancouver’s SameSun Backpackers Lodge is officially the first in our series of posts where we’ll be Interviewing Canadian Hostels. We managed to get Pete to answer these questions: How lon…
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Interviewing Canadas Hostels: Vancouver SameSun Backpackers Lodge
Vancouver’s SameSun Backpackers Lodge is officially the first in our series of posts where we’ll be Interviewing Canadian Hostels. We managed to get Pete to answer these questions: How lon…
- December 11th, 2009
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In remembrance of Glenda Brezinsky
I poke through my hometowns newspaper, the Regina Leader Post, every so often. Sometimes as a way to reminisce, other times just to see if I’m missing anything crucial. However while reading tod…
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In remembrance of Glenda Brezinsky
I poke through my hometowns newspaper, the Regina Leader Post, every so often. Sometimes as a way to reminisce, other times just to see if I’m missing anything crucial. However while reading tod…
- December 10th, 2009
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ibackpackcanada has posted a new entry on: i Backpack Canada
Interviewing Canadas Hostel Owners & Managers
Throughout the next month or two, I’ll be interviewing the owners &/or managers of several dozen hostels in Canada. Basically what I’m trying to do is give people a better look into Ca…
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ibackpackcanada has posted a new entry on: i Backpack Canada
Interviewing Canadas Hostel Owners & Managers
Throughout the next month or two, I’ll be interviewing the owners &/or managers of several dozen hostels in Canada. Basically what I’m trying to do is give people a better look into…
- December 8th, 2009
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ibackpackcanada has posted a new entry on: i Backpack Canada
10 Winter Activities You Shouldn’t Miss
Winter is no doubt the harshest season in Canada. The weather can drop below -40 degrees Celsius over night, and stay there for weeks. However, being stuck inside the comfort of your home can cause ca…
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10 Winter Activities You Shouldn’t Miss
Winter is no doubt the harshest season in Canada. The weather can drop below -40 degrees Celsius over night, and stay there for weeks. However, being stuck inside the comfort of your home can cause…
- December 6th, 2009
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Should America Fear Canada?
In a recent article on Huffington Post, they asked “Can Canada be trusted?“. Apparently some e-mails regarding America’s trust in Canada were recently made public. Several of the…
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Should America Fear Canada?
In a recent article on Huffington Post, they asked “Can Canada be trusted?“. Apparently some e-mails regarding America’s trust in Canada were recently made public. Several of the e-…
- December 3rd, 2009
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Nova Scotia says ‘Thank You’ to Boston
Located on the east coast of Canada is Nova Scotia, one of Canada’s Atlantic provinces. Every year around Christmas, the province of Nova Scotia sends a massive Christmas tree down to Boston to…
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Nova Scotia says ‘Thank You’ to Boston
Located on the east coast of Canada is Nova Scotia, one of Canada’s Atlantic provinces. Every year around Christmas, the province of Nova Scotia sends a massive Christmas tree down to Boston t…
- December 1st, 2009
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Canada Ranks #1 with Expats Living Abroad
Catherine Faas at Holy Kaw summed it up well in her recent post. For those considering living and working abroad, you might want to have a second glance at Canada. The HSBC Expat Experience Survey rec…
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Canada Ranks #1 with Expats Living Abroad
Catherine Faas at Holy Kaw summed it up well in her recent post. For those considering living and working abroad, you might want to have a second glance at Canada. The HSBC Expat Experience Survey r…
- November 27th, 2009
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Wicked Camper Van Rentals in Canada
Fact #1. Camper vans rock. Fact #2. Buying & Selling vehicles can be a pain. Fact #3. Saving money by sleeping in a Camper Van is clever. For those who don’t know, Wicked Camper Vans are o…
- November 25th, 2009
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Travel Video – Saskatchewan and Manitoba
So after finally digging my feet in, I’ve managed to put together a quick travel video/photo montage of the first leg of my recent trip across Canada. Episode 1 features views into Saskatchewa…
- November 23rd, 2009
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Top 7 Ski Resorts in the Canadian Rocky Mountains
Canada’s mountainous terrain is famous for some of the best snowboarding & skiing in the world. Whether you’re looking for back country powder, or a well groomed trail to learn on, y…
- November 16th, 2009
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Music – The Respectables
The Respectables are a fine example of Canadian Musical Talent. They hail from Montreal, Quebec, and have been pumping rock & roll into the souls of listeners since 1991. They’re most rec…
- November 11th, 2009
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How to apply for a Canada Working Visa
For those considering working in Canada during their travels, the most important thing you’ll need is a Work Permit, otherwise known as a Working Visa. The process itself can be done by yourse…
- November 8th, 2009
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Top 5 Rivers for White Water Rafting in Canada
In the land of the “True North Strong & Free” it’s fairly simple to come across some of North America’s most beautiful rivers. But to truly feel and understand the power…
- November 5th, 2009
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Spock Five – The new Canadian Currency?
I stumbled across something which may or may not be the funniest thing I’ve seen on the internet since that little kid on drugs after the dentist – According to the original Spock Five A…
- November 2nd, 2009
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Ride Share in Canada
With thousands of kilometers between major city centers, it can be mega difficult and expensive to get from where you are, to where you’re going. There’s several ways, including grabbing…
- November 1st, 2009
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Win a 3 Month Ski Pass Care of Powder Highway
For all you ski or snowboard bums dreading how much money you’ll be coughing up this winter on ski passes, accommodation, and gas, your luck might do a 180. Powder Highway is hooking up one lu…
- October 28th, 2009
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How paranoia can ruin a trip
Paranoia in itself is a raw emotion, brought on by our ancestors surviving in the wild. I’m sure at one point in time, it saved many Homo erectus’s from being eaten by bears, sabre tooth…
- October 23rd, 2009
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Updates from the Van – Kickin’ it into High Gear
The act of kicking “it” into high gear is normally reserved for leather clad bikers, dirtbikers, and the occasional Vespa enthusiast. However, after 3000 km’s, I began to feel my b…
- October 18th, 2009
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Updates from the Van – Leaving Ontario
The music had been paused so we could listen to the engine. Ahead of us was a hill, but not just any hill. It was steep, the paving had some serious wear and tear in it, and worst of all, it was tau…
- October 13th, 2009
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Updates from the Van – Outside of Thunder Bay
So I’ve managed to warm my fingers up enough to type this out. I’m currently laying in bed in my van, parked in this awesome campground just outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario. We’ve go…
- October 11th, 2009
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24 Hours until Departure
With only 24 hours to go before departure, I’m beginning to realize how anxious I am to get out of here. I’ve finally gotten my life straightened out enough to drop everything and just go.…
- October 10th, 2009
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The history behind ‘Un Canadien Errant’
For those of you who took the time to watch One Week, you may remember Joshua Jacksons character singing at a campfire with his native american lady-friend. This song that they had him singing has bee…
- October 7th, 2009
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5 Best Places to Bungee Jump in Canada
Although bungee jumping isn’t an ordinary pass time for most Canadians, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the rush of falling towards the planet while you’re traveling in Canad…
- October 4th, 2009
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Hittin’ the Road for another Cross Canada Trip
For those who may or may not know, I have been in the midst of planning another Cross Canada Trip for the last 5 months or so. It hasn’t been easy, and there’s been a buttload of distracti…
- October 3rd, 2009
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Zorbing in Calgary’s Olympic Park
Keen on trying something a little more thrilling than a walk in the park? Head to Calgary Olympic Park and try out one of the parks most loco activities. Strap into a life-size opaque hamster ball w…
- September 30th, 2009
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How to cook a meal in your hotel room
We’ve all been here at some point in our lives, stuck in an over priced hotel, grinding your teeth at the thought of having to spend more money on an expensive meal at a nearby restaurant. Geo…
- September 28th, 2009
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Best Surf Locations in Canada
People have a tendency to overlook Canada as a surfing location. It’s sometimes hard to associate good surf with cold water, some people scratch their head at that thought. But with wetsuit te…
- September 26th, 2009
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Packing Tips 101
The Canadian climate can be very harsh to those unaccustomed to it. Packing for your backpacking trip across Canada isn’t exactly the easiest trip to pack for. The weather can go from a swelteri…
- September 24th, 2009
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Train Travel in Canada
Train Travel in Canada is still very much a part of this country’s heritage. There are many ways to see Canada, but the to see the Great North by train is easily one of the most memorable. With…
- September 21st, 2009
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How to Volunteer at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics
As a backpacker, you have overcome the notion of working 9-5, Monday through Friday, working for something you care so little about. However, after months of Backpacking, the sweet smell of routine is…
- September 19th, 2009
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Track Cheap Flights with Facebook
With the ease of traveling through many countries these days, it’s only natural to want old friends (or perhaps flames) to make a stop wherever you are. Seeing as Facebook has become the primary…
- September 17th, 2009
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The Ultimate Packing list for Backpacking Across Canada
Packing for the first leg of your journey can about as stressful as a glass shard in your foot. Having to decide what to bring and what to leave can cause some people nausia, headaches, and even heart…
- September 13th, 2009
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7 Steps to finding Cheap Flights in Canada
Scoring a cheap flight in Canada isn’t the easiest thing. By comparison to other countries, flying in Canada can be expensive if you don’t plan it right and use all the services at your di…
