Category: Adventure
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Ski internships: The best way to do a winter season in Canada
Whether you’re fresh out of university and know you’re destined for life in the mountains or maybe you’re at that high school and tertiary crossroads, looking to do something new and learn some transferable skills along the way, a winter season in Canada is the first step and enrolling in a ski instructor internship is…
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A Student’s Guide to Scuba Diving Nova Scotia
With summer vacation a thing of the past, and a new school year well underway in Halifax, there’s no better time to take a break from your studies and hit the water – that’s right I’m talking about going scuba diving! Having an extensive coastline and being a peninsula primarily surrounded by the Atlantic ocean,…
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How To Properly Fit Hiking Boots
Hiking boots should be comfortable from the instant that you set your foot into them. If they pinch or hurt your foot, they’re not the right fit. You need to make sure that you’re trying on both boots at the same time. Many people only try one boot on and call it good. This isn’t…
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5 Amazing Experiences for Skiers
As winter rolls around, it’s time to start gearing up for winter. I’ve been traveling a bit more out of Canada recently and figured I’d mix it up and include some other places I’ve been researching for potential snowboard trips. When the time comes to choose your next skiing experience, there are more than 90…
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5 Best Places to Sky Dive in Canada
Sky Diving is one of the most fun and exhilarating things you can do. While it’s been over 10 years since my first and last tandem skydive, I know how popular this adventure is for backpackers and thought I better highlight some of the most popular destinations to Skydive in Canada. You’re going to want…
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Best Dive Sites in Canada
While Canada may not have the Great Barrier Reef, it is still home to some hidden, but very popular dive sites. From the west coast, to the prairies,to the Great Lakes, all the way out east. Discover wildlife, sunken ships, flooded cities, or even dive a meteor crater. Let’s check out some of the best…
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Surfing The Great Lakes in Winter
The pain and suffering mankind will go through to enjoy some adventure. Yes, surfing the great lakes is possible, and yes, people are insane enough to suit up and take to the waves in the winter. I recently came across this video on /r/videos and laughed out loud. I had heard of these crazy folks,…
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3 of my Favourite British Columbia Ski Resorts
Canada has some of the best mountains for skiing as well as the perfect weather for amazing powder. Snow is abundant throughout Canada, so skiers will never have to worry about whether or not they are hitting the slopes filled with the real fluffy stuff while they are skiing in British Columbia. If you’re after…
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Canada scores big on having some of the best outdoor ice rinks! [Infographic]
Canada is synonymous with ice rinks. Whether you’re a pond hockey kind of player, or were fortunate enough to have a father who was crazy enough to turn his backyard into an ice rink (Thanks Dad!), skating on ice is a must-do activity in Canada. It’s one of the best ways to spend a warm winter…