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Feb 1st 10 Posted by Corbin

6 reasons why Saskatchewan Doesn’t Suck

Saskatchewan is probably one of the least visited provinces in Canada. Most people only know Saskatchewan for the #1 highway which get’s you from one end to the other in roughly 7 hours. It unfortunately gets a bad rap from other Canadians, whom occasionally define it as boring, flat, plain, and dull. All of which can occasionally be true. But any true traveler knows that if you’re...

Jan 12th 10 Posted by Corbin

5 Things English speakers need to know when Traveling through Quebec

As many of you are aware, Quebec has the most French speaking Canadian citizens. The majority of Quebec’s people know plenty of English, many are even good enough to find grammatical errors in pretty much everything I say and write. Most Quebecois’ know more English than you know French. However there are some people, primarily in smaller remote towns, both in Quebec and New Brunswick,...

Jan 2nd 10 Posted by Corbin

Happy New Years! Au Revoir 2009!

I just wanted to say Happy New Years from iBackpackCanada. I’m really looking forward to 2010, and expect it to be a monumental year in my life. Resolutions have been made, ideas are in the works, and I’m ready to start completing goals I had set out years ago in my life. So wish me luck! In an effort to make this post not just a rhetorical piece of filler material, the National Association...

Dec 24th 09 Posted by Corbin

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 your uncles out-drink one another. Traditions come and go, the beauty of it is that they’re all in good fun. However I’m sure that one of the weirdest & funniest Christmas traditions has...

Dec 22nd 09 Posted by Corbin

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 younger drinking age and to visit some friends. I laughed and said “Right on!” I gave him my condolences, as 21 does seem pretty cruel. He was surprised when I told him that the drinking age changes...

Aug 20th 09 Posted by Corbin

10 Foods you need you try with Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup, it’s about as delicious as it is Canadian. It has long been known for it’s many health benefits. Despite it’s sweet and mega delicious flavour, it has plenty to offer to do the body good. It’s a good source of zinc, along with manganese, which is a trace mineral that’s essential for a large variety of enzymes that are important in energy production, as well...

Aug 13th 09 Posted by Corbin

10 Must Try Beers from Canada

It’s a known fact that when it comes to North American Beer, the best stuff comes from North of the Border. Not only is it better made, better tasting, it also has more kick than the beer you’ll find our good friends from the US of A drinking. Not to mention it stays cold longer, what with the weather and all. Every province and territory in Canada has it’s own beer that locals...

Jun 23rd 09 Posted by Corbin

Canada Day Celebrations

Canada Day. July 1st. In history, this day marks the joining of The British Colonies of Nova Scotia, and the Province of Canada into a federation. Although in the past, this holiday has been less of a party, and more of a long weekend. However, in recent years, festivals, races, parties, and sheer tom-foolery have begun taking place every July 1st. This post however, is not here to bore you with...

Apr 16th 09 Posted by Corbin

Beginner Backpacker Mistakes

Despite how many books you read, how many people you talk to, and how prepared you think you are, you are bound to make some of these mistakes along the way. The trick is to learn from your mistakes, and the sooner, the better. It’s a common occurrence to see or hear of people having to go home, particularly because they’re broke. So strap on your thinkin’ cap and listen up. Eating...

Apr 5th 09 Posted by Corbin

5 Reasons to Backpack Vancouver Island

Reason 1 – Wine – If you’re anything like me, and the only thing you know about wine is how wasted you get off the stuff, fear not. Vancouver Island will not only educate, it will also open your eyes to the colourful community of Wine-growers, Wine-Enthusiasts, and Wine-Drinkers out there. The best advice I can give you is to smile, you are sure to run into the stereotypical “Wine Snob”...

Mar 23rd 09 Posted by Corbin

The Canadian Code

Anyone who’s lived or spent a significant time in Canada will be able to relate to these videos. Molson Canadian did a great job with them. I highly recommend you buy a cold Molson the next time you’re out for a drink, in honour of how awesome these videos are. AKPC_IDS += "5,"; Technorati Tags: Beer, Drinks, Videos