Category: Nova Scotia

  • 10 Best Travel Itineraries for Backpacking Canada

    10 Best Travel Itineraries for Backpacking Canada

    Canada is a vast country filled with natural wonders, vibrant cities, and a rich tapestry of cultures. Its expansive landscape offers an array of experiences for backpackers. Whether you’re drawn to the wilderness or urban environments, Canada has something for everyone. Here’s a curated list of the ten best travel itineraries for backpacking Canada. The…

  • Why Canada is a safe destination for first time backpackers

    Why Canada is a safe destination for first time backpackers

    Canada is a North American country that is full of massive mountains, extraordinary culture, and surprises even the locals don’t expect from time to time. Add in the unique attractions, extensive road trips, and the opportunities to see wildlife in their natural habitat, and you have a vacation destination you will fall in love with…

  • 4 Summer Destinations in Canada

    4 Summer Destinations in Canada

    Canada can be the first spot to spend you summer vacations. With so many ideal summer destinations in Canada, it is impossible to run out of things to try and make the most out of your time. When in Canada, there are four famous destination points where you can learn about the culture and enjoy…

  • A Student’s Guide to Scuba Diving Nova Scotia

    A Student’s Guide to Scuba Diving Nova Scotia

    With summer vacation a thing of the past, and a new school year well underway in Halifax, there’s no better time to take a break from your studies and hit the water – that’s right I’m talking about going scuba diving! Having an extensive coastline and being a peninsula primarily surrounded by the Atlantic ocean,…

  • Best Dive Sites in Canada

    Best Dive Sites in Canada

    While Canada may not have the Great Barrier Reef, it is still home to some hidden, but very popular dive sites. From the west coast, to the prairies,to the Great Lakes, all the way out east. Discover wildlife, sunken ships, flooded cities, or even dive a meteor crater. Let’s check out some of the best…

  • Learn to Sail in Canada with these 5 Sailing Courses

    Learn to Sail in Canada with these 5 Sailing Courses

    Sailing in Canada can be an enjoyable experience if you know what you are doing. Thankfully there are many people who can teach you not only how to sail, but also the best places to sail while you are in Canada. Here are 5 sailing courses that will teach you everything that you need to…

  • The Complete Guide To National Parks in Canada

    The Complete Guide To National Parks in Canada

    Canada is filled with national parks and each one is unique in its own way. Some of the parks are more popular than others and there are a couple that hardly ever see any visitors. However, people should really consider trying to see all of the national parks in order to really appreciate the beauty…

  • Four Amazing Canadian Destinations To Visit This Summer

    Four Amazing Canadian Destinations To Visit This Summer

    Summer is a stones throw away, and it’s time to start planning your summer trips, or at least coming up with a ballpark idea or two. Canada is huge, and while it’s easy to say check out all of these locations, realistically it might be smart to take some of Robin Esrocks advice on traveling…

  • Halifax Heritage House Hostel Video Tour

    Halifax Heritage House Hostel Video Tour

    One of my biggest regrets for I Backpack Canada is that when I was actively backpacking and staying in hostels, I didn’t create a video tour for each hostel I visited. Then during a lengthy Youtubing session, I came across these awesome hostel tour videos done by fellow backpacker, Mattis of FlashpackerBackpacking.com. They’re done in…