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Aug 28, 2011 
Mmmm poutine… Perhaps it’s the beers from last night talking, but this Sunday seems like the perfect opportunity to stare and drool over Canada’s greasiest meal, La Poutine. Fries, cheese curds, and gravy. Three incredible ingredients which together make for one of the tastiest artery clogging meals. While I’ve gotten my own poutine recipe down; it’ll never beat true... read more
Sunday Canadian Travel Video – French Poutine is Awesome!
May 9, 2011 
The mighty province of Saskatchewan, famously known for its boxy shape, flat lands, and its notorious habit for being spelt wrong by nearly everyone (including myself), is surprisingly full of a wide variety of food. While some of it is unique to Saskatchewan, much of the food has been accumulated and passed on from different cultures who’ve settled in the area. In turn, these recipes have become... read more
My Guide to Food in Saskatchewan
Jul 3, 2010 
Arriving back in Halifax only a couple days ahead of Canada Day after my 2 week stint in Saskatchewan, I hardly felt prepared when Canada Day arrived on my doorsteps. Despite my lack of preparations, I wasn’t going to fail my country. I was going to go out and have a grand ol’ time. My plan was to wake up early, get ready with plenty of time to catch the 21 gun salute at Citadel Hill. However,... read more
2010 Canada Day in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Apr 28, 2010 
Bush Pie Bush Pie may not sound like the most delicious type of food you would want to be scarfing on in front of a fire, but you couldn’t be more wrong. Hands down, Bush Pie is one of the most crucial pieces of food to make any camping trip a success. With its crisp outside and the insane amount of things you can put in them, they’re like the gift that keeps on giving. What is a bush pie?... read more
Top 7 Must-Have Foods for Camping Trips
Apr 23, 2010 
Gotta be KD Kraft Dinner has been a part of Canadian culture since the late 60′s, it’s found it’s way into just about every Canadians pantry at some point or another. It literally has become the King of all mac ‘n cheeses, and for you to dispute that is seen as treason in Canada, so tread lightly. The closest thing I can relate it to for somebody not from Canada, is that KD is to... read more
Win a 16 Day trip across Canada with KD!
Jan 12, 2010 
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, who... read more
5 Things English speakers need to know when Traveling through Quebec
Jan 5, 2010 
This many. (Zoom in to be extra blown away) To those who are unaware of Timmy’s firm grasp over Canadians, a quick glance at this map should show you how many millions of Canadians are hooked on their coffee. Tim Hortons can be your home away from home while traveling in Canada. They serve primarily Coffee, Donuts, Soup, and Sandwiches, and many of them are open 24 hours of the day. I’ve come... read more
How many Tim Hortons are there in Canada?
Oct 1, 2009 
We’ve all been here at some point in our lives, stuck in an over priced hotel, grinding your teeth at the thought of having to spend more money on an expensive meal at a nearby restaurant. George Egg, a British comedian, demonstrates how to cook a meal in your hotel room. Suck on that over-priced hotel and... read more
How to cook a meal in your hotel room
Aug 20, 2009 
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 as... read more
10 Foods you need you try with Maple Syrup
Aug 8, 2009 
Canada Tourism produced a video showcasing the differences and beauty found throughout Canada. Take a minute out of your day and explore through a great video giving you every reason to backpack across... read more
Video – One Minute and Fifty Seconds in Canada
Jun 23, 2009 
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 history.... read more
Canada Day Celebrations
May 23, 2009 
If you’ve ever been to Canada, or have ever met a Canadian, you’re sure to have heard of poutine. Canadians have invented many things, the telephone, the retractable beer carton handle, Superman, but none of them compare to the unique ingenuity that came with poutine. However, If you’ve never heard of poutine, then you are in for a treat. It’s one of the few Canadian Dishes we have to call our... read more
How to make a true Canadian Poutine
Apr 16, 2009
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... read more Apr 1, 2009
Eating on a Budget
Sometimes backpackers, myself included, believe we’re slightly more than human. However true that statement is, there is one fact that we all obey. We have to eat. Now we’ve all been there, opting to skip a meal in order to save some money for recreational activities, perhaps a bus ticket, maybe a flight, or just trying to make up for the bad decisions you made after blowing your budget while you were... read more
