CanadaBlogs we like

  1. Legal Drinking Age in Canada

    Blog: i Backpack Canada - 22 December 2009

    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 younger drinking age and to visit some friends.

    Read the full post

  2. How to Build an Igloo

    Blog: i Backpack Canada - 19 December 2009

    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 roughly 10 minutes long, and it’s one of those really crazy old videos.

    Read the full post

  3. Interviewing Canadas Hostels: Kelowna SameSun Backpacker Lodge

    Blog: i Backpack Canada - 16 December 2009

    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 questions, I can’t thank them enough for helping us get this series off the ground.

    Read the full post

  4. Interviewing Canadas Hostels: Vancouver SameSun Backpackers Lodge

    Blog: i Backpack Canada - 12 December 2009

    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 long have you been operating your hostel? 6 years Tell us about your hostel? We can sleep about 270 people.

    Read the full post

  5. 10 Winter Activities You Shouldn’t Miss

    Blog: i Backpack Canada - 8 December 2009

    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 cabin fever in no time. The need to get outside, to do something fun, is very strong in this culture.

    Read the full post

  6. Quebec City: A Quaint Get Away in French Canada

    Blog: GoBackpacking - 6 December 2009

    My professor liked to say, the Quebecois are more French than the French! (Photo: David Ohmer)Buy travel insurance from Worldnomads.com (Lonely Planet's preferred carrier)

    Read the full post

  7. Canada’s Lack of Cultural Food Identity

    Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 4 December 2009

    One of the things that we are most looking forward to here in India is sampling the food. We have already enjoyed delicious meals of Masala, Palak Paneer and Dosai. Indian food has incredible flavour. As you read this, we are on a house boat cruising the backwaters of Kerala with our own private chef cooking the best of what India has to offer. The other night our hosts at Skylark Guest house in Varkala cooked us a traditional Kerala meal and it was incredible. We have only been in India a week so we really cannot write a blog post about food yet.

    Read the full post

  8. Canada Ranks #1 with Expats Living Abroad

    Blog: i Backpack Canada - 1 December 2009

    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.

    Read the full post

  9. Wicked Camper Van Rentals in Canada

    Blog: i Backpack Canada - 27 November 2009

    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 one of the many transport options backpackers have to travel across Canada.

    Read the full post

  10. Travel Video – Saskatchewan and Manitoba

    Blog: i Backpack Canada - 26 November 2009

    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.

    Read the full post

  11. Top 7 Ski Resorts in the Canadian Rocky Mountains

    Blog: i Backpack Canada - 24 November 2009

    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, you won’t have to look far to find some of the best mountains in Canada.

    Read the full post

  12. holiday gift list: music of Canada

    Blog: Music Road - 20 November 2009

    Read the full post

  13. 76-Second Travel Show: "Pirates vs Vikings"

    Blog: REID ON TRAVEL - 17 November 2009

    Episode 009F E A T U R I N G * 2 7 * B O N U S * S E C O N D SSSTS BANS SEQUELS, REMAKES & BIO PICSMovies -- they're out of hand. The numbers of sequels, remakes and bio pics would suggest that the Hollywoods of the world believe we, the ticket-buying public, just can't deal with anything unfamiliar. (Evident in top films this year: Transformers 2, Night at the Museum 2, Wolverine, Ice Age 3, GI Joe etc.)

    Read the full post

  14. All good things must come to an end

    Blog: round the world - the other way - 13 November 2009

    In August 2009 after eleven months on the road we returned to the UK, ending our round the world trip. In that time we visited three continents and eleven countries, from the tiny Cook Islands to the vast provinces of Canada. In the individual countries we visited, we covered a lot of ground seeing both coasts [...]

    Read the full post

  15. How to apply for a Canada Working Holiday Visa

    Blog: i Backpack Canada - 12 November 2009

    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 Holiday Visa. The process itself can be done by yourself, and you may be able to save some money in the process.

    Read the full post

  16. A Tale of 2 Players - #2

    Blog: Louise Heal - 11 November 2009

    Wayne Gretzky, on the other hand, needs no introduction.OK, that's such a lie. Of course I'd never heard of him. What do you think I am, some sort of sports freak? The first time the name ever passed into my consciousness was when we were planning the trip and Simon mentioned Wayne Gretzky's as somewhere we might eat one evening.So we did - on Friday night we had a pleasant meal there, browsed some memorabilia and I didn't really think very much of it.

    Read the full post

  17. A Tale of 2 Players - #1

    Blog: Louise Heal - 11 November 2009

    You know how sometimes you get to a new place, switch on the TV and there's an advert that just keeps on popping up? So it was with us in Toronto. We'd only been there a few hours and we'd already seen the advert for Tim Horton's and their French Onion Soup ($2.59) half a dozen times.

    Read the full post

  18. Top 5 Rivers for White Water Rafting in Canada

    Blog: i Backpack Canada - 8 November 2009

    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 behind Canada’s rivers, you’re going to have to get a little wet.

    Read the full post

  19. Lady in Lopez

    Blog: A Lady in London - 7 November 2009

    When my brother got married last November my cousins and I tried to decide which one of us would be next. We all ventured a guess, but as fingers were pointed, each of us denied it would be us. The actual answer came sooner than expected; one of my cousins in LA got engaged and planned a September wedding on Lopez Island in Washington.

    Read the full post

  20. Dog Sledding in Canada

    Blog: Brilliant Tips Travel Blog - 2 November 2009

    If you're looking for an outdoor winter experience that's out of the ordinary, try a Canadian dog sled adventure. A truly unique outdoor winter activity, dog sledding is Canada’s traditional and oldest mode of winter transportation. Most people find the feeling of commanding their own dog sled team along trails through pristine valleys and over mountain ridges to be very inspirational. A truly Canadian activity in every way, dog sledding is a fun and interesting way to enjoy winter landscapes and is also a pretty good physical workout.

    Read the full post

  21. Hiking Grouse Mountain in Vancouver

    Blog: Atlas Parasite - 2 November 2009

    American thanksgiving is something we should try to import to Europe instead of Halloween. True! Not only do you get to eat well and a lot (although according to the stereotypes, that’s not something to be surprised about) but you also get this long weekend to do whatever you want or go wherever you feel [...]Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)

    Read the full post

  22. Days Like These

    Blog: Big City Blog - 29 October 2009

    There are absolutely some travel days where you're better off hiding under the covers and starting again the next day.

    Read the full post

  23. Spooky Halloween around the world.

    Blog: another pin on the map - 28 October 2009

    Halloween traditions around the world.

    Read the full post

  24. Meet the New Travel Blogger

    Blog: GoBackpacking - 25 October 2009

    I’m Matthew and soon I’ll be contributing a regular column to GoBackpacking.  I’m currently planning a 4 month backpacking trip to South-East Asia and my posts will explain what is involved with planning a long term trip, everything from budgeting to visas. In the past of I’ve backpacked through Western Europe and Cuba, two experiences [...]Buy travel insurance from Worldnomads.com (Lonely Planet's preferred carrier)

    Read the full post

  25. Mont Tremblant, Quebec

    Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 24 October 2009

    We love to snowboard. It is the best way to pass the long winters. It actually makes the cold weather quite enjoyable. There is nothing like racing down the hill on a sunny day. One of our favorite mini holiday destinations is Mont Tremblant. There is just enough adventure mixed in with the decadence of luxury hotels, fine wine and great food.

    Read the full post