Category: Work

  • How to get the the most out of Canadian hostel life

    How to get the the most out of Canadian hostel life

    Hostels are more than just somewhere to stay, you can meet new people, save some dough, and lessen your impact on the planet. Hosteling enriches your travel experience and it does so without breaking your bank. I encourage all travellers to look into staying in hostels. One of the first things that travellers tend to…

  • Ski internships: The best way to do a winter season in Canada

    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…

  • Most Popular Jobs for Backpackers in Canada

    Most Popular Jobs for Backpackers in Canada

    If you were clever enough to sign up for a Working Holiday Visa in Canada, you’ll be glad to know that there are a ton of great jobs for backpackers in Canada. While they vary in difficulty and pay, breaking up long term travel with a couple of months of hard work get be just…

  • How to Start a Working Holiday in Canada

    How to Start a Working Holiday in Canada

    So you’ve made the leap! You planned in advance and signed up for a Working Holiday in Canada before leaving to start your journey. The Working Holiday Visa allows you to work for anywhere from 6 months to 2 years (with conditions), depending on which country you call home. Starting to get your new life…

  • Canada Ranks #1 with Expats Living Abroad

    Catherine Faas at Holy Kaw summed it up well in her recent post. For those considering living and working abroad, you might want to have a second glance at Canada. The HSBC Expat Experience Survey recently named Canada as the best place in the world to be an expat. The survey reported the highest overall…

  • How to apply for a Canada Working Holiday Visa

    For those considering working in Canada during their travels, the most important thing you’ll need is a Work Permit, otherwise known as a Working Holiday Visa. The process itself can be done by yourself, and you may be able to save some money in the process. However, if you want to kick back and just…

  • Environmental Jobs in Canada

    Many people consider Canada a leader in Environmental preservation, although this is normally quite true statistically speaking, there is still lots of Eco-work out there for those willing to help. Eco Canada has a great job board dedicated to Environmental Jobs. There are countless different areas one can apply for, anything from Lab Technicians and…

  • Busk A Move – A Guide to Busking

    Although busking can sometimes seem like begging, particularly if the busker is terrible at what he/she does, it normally is far from. It can be a great way to spend an afternoon in a city where there might not be much worth doing. So why not try and make enough to cover your accommodation, or…

  • 10 Things to Do In The Canadian Rocky Mountains

    So you hightailed it to the Rocky Mountains, and now that you’re here you suddenly realize you don’t even know where to start. The options are pretty endless, but sometimes a nudge in the right direction is all one needs. Whether you’re after something scenic, something thrilling, or something familiar, The Rocky Mountains will be…