Category: Sightseeing
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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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Must-Know Etiquettes for Canadian Casinos
Canada has some of the best casinos of the world and the experience shouldn’t be missed. There are always some rules and etiquettes to follow in casinos and when you step into one of the Canadian casinos, as a tourist, you have to make sure you don’t embarrass yourself. Follow some of these tips to…
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Why Niagara Falls Isn’t Totally Overrated for Young Adult Travelers
Young travelers today tend to look for the road less traveled — the exciting, the enriching, and (perhaps most importantly) the inexpensive. They want to be culturally stimulated and naturally awed, and they want the opportunity to forge their own paths in unknown country. Niagara Falls, which has been a major travel destination for centuries,…
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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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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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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…
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My favourite Canadian Architectural Wonders
Canada is known by most to be scenic view after view of wild and rugged nature. Surprisingly enough though, this nation is also home to some incredibly designed buildings. A couple of which were even included in the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, a list started by The American Society of Civil Engineers. I’ve always had a strange…
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Not Your Average Road Trip: 4×4, Skidoo, ATV & Dogsled Trails
Road trips are great. They can be a fairly inexpensive way to see the country. But what if you want more than simple sights? Somewhere that cruise control isn’t even an option. If you really want to feel the terrain, you’re going to have to get off of the highways, and explore the world where…