Category: Adventure
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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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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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7 True Yukon Experiences
I’m happy to feature a guest writer on I Backpack Canada this week. I was recently approached by a fellow writer who wanted to share some of her stories and photos. Gemma Taylor of Off Track Travel has been hiking, paddling, driving and writing her way around Western Canada with her boyfriend Jean Robert since 2011. Together, they’ve…
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Interview with the Award Winning Big White Ski Resort
I wanted to flesh out my site with some more ski & snowboarding content as I’ve had a hankering to get out there again soon. Then I heard Big White Ski Resort picked up a shnazzy new award, and thought I’d grill them to answer some questions and explain to me what exactly makes Big White so…
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Check out these Canadian Backpacker Tour Companies
There are many different types of travellers. From long term travellers, to weekend warriors, finding something that will suit you is crucial to getting the most bang for your buck. If you’re short on time, but want to pack in as much adventure, sights, and memories into a week or two, then these three Canadian…
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Kayaking with Belugas in Churchill, Manitoba
The tip of my paddle sliced through the cold arctic waters of the Hudson River, a loud burst of air and mist erupted from the water. I watched as a smooth, silky white body of one of Churchill Manitoba’s yearly visitors, the belugas, gently peeked out of the water. As I swivelled my head I…
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5 Snowboarding Tips That’ll Keep You From Dying
We’re going to talk about snowboard safety here – no, wait just there. Don’t go clicking away. Safety isn’t the most exciting topic to write about – I know, but if you’re new to the sport, or just a smart ass know-it-all who’s too cool for helmets, let’s get things straight. This sport is a…
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16 Winter Activities to Enjoy in Canada
Short on things to do in Canada during the winter? Check out some of these popular winter activities in Canada. Winter is a tough time of the year for everyone. It’s sometimes easier and more appealing to just hunker down in the warmth of your home and avoid the cold outdoors. Pushing yourself in the…