Category: Accommodation
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Parks Canada Is Waiving Entrance fees in 2017 to celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary
This week has been a crazy one for Canadian travel announcements. First we find out Canada is getting its first Budget Canadian Airline, and now this! Parks Canada has announced that entrance fees in to all 40 of Canada’s national parks will be FREE during 2017 in honour of Canada’s 150th Anniversary . This is a huge…
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3 Reasons to Hire a Fishing Guide
One of the biggest attractions on the Gulf Coast during the summer months is fishing. There are a number of fishing destinations all over the Gulf that most enthusiasts dream about all winter long. If you are newbie to the world of Gulf fishing, then you will need to give some consideration to hiring a…
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Halifax Heritage House Hostel Video Tour
One of my biggest regrets for I Backpack Canada is that when I was actively backpacking and staying in hostels, I didn’t create a video tour for each hostel I visited. Then during a lengthy Youtubing session, I came across these awesome hostel tour videos done by fellow backpacker, Mattis of FlashpackerBackpacking.com. They’re done in…
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Canadian Ski & Snowboard Resort Price Comparison
Skiing and snowboarding is a favourite pastime of mine. Unfortunately, shopping for the best vacation deal is a bit of a process. Between the prices of lodging, lift tickets, rentals, and then the necessities (beer, food, etc) – it can all begin to add up quick. To make matters worse, getting that final “total” can…
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Rent a Tiny House In Canada
Tiny Houses are all the rage these days. Simplifying your life, ditching the mortgage, and building something that truly fits your lifestyle. Granted, it’s not for everyone. Up until a few months ago I was trying to convince my wife that we should build one. While I lost that battle, my hope is that after…
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Fogo Island: Canada’s Best Kept Secret
After watching the video below, you’ll want to be whisked away to Fogo Island, a hidden treasure in Newfoundland, Canada. Fogo Island embodies a rare sense of place that captivates curious travellers, culinary adventurers and design enthusiasts alike. Unlike most places in the world, it has seven seasons. “I would like to think every person…
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5 Best Places to get your Grill On this summer!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Weber Grills Canada. All opinions are 100% mine. Nothing beats that first summer hot dog. I don’t know what it is – the fresh air, the warm sun beating on vitamin D deprived skin, or just the come-togetherness that eating food outdoors provides. Whether…
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5 Reasons to Stay with Country Inns & Suites
As I age, I can’t help but lean more towards hotels these days. I’m a married fellow who very much enjoys his privacy. While I still love making detours to random hostels and hitting up campgrounds in the summer, when I’m on the road and require the luxuries of home, one of my go to…
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Double The Fun with Country Inns & Suites
I’m a huge fan of travel promotions. Typically the most expensive part of any travel is flights, and accommodations. If you’re like me, you hoard airline rewards points. After you accumulate enough of those bad boys, you earn a free stay, or a free upgrade, or if your score enough, even some free flights. It’s…