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Aug 24th 10 Posted by Corbin

Saving Money with Toronto’s Airport Express

Minutes after finding my baggage, I was already deep in convorsation with two Taxi drivers. My question, “Roughly how much is it going to cost me to get downtown from the airport”. They argued between eachother for a minute, eventually settling on “around $45.00″. I thanked them for the information and wished them a good day (how very Canadian of me). I prompty B lined...

Jun 29th 10 Posted by Corbin

Backpack Toronto: Things to See and Do

Downtown Toronto Stay: Most of the city’s hostels are found downtown. Some top rated ones include: Backpackers on Dundas, Clarence Castle and the Canadiana Backpackers Inn. Visit: Walk to the CN Tower, Hockey Hall of Fame, ROM, AGO, see the Blue Jays, Raptors or the Leafs depending on the season. Shop: Check out the Eaton Center or if you prefer shopping outside Queen West has many big...

Oct 7th 09 Posted by Corbin

5 Best Places to Bungee Jump in Canada

Although bungee jumping isn’t an ordinary pass time for most Canadians, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the rush of falling towards the planet while you’re traveling in Canada. You’re not going to find the biggest bungee jumps here, but the locations that offer bungee jumping are one hundred percent worth checking out. From the cliffs of Quebec, to the freezing rivers...

Sep 28th 09 Posted by Corbin

Best Surf Locations in Canada

People have a tendency to overlook Canada as a surfing location. It’s sometimes hard to associate good surf with cold water, some people scratch their head at that thought. But with wetsuit technology progressing faster than ever, the boundaries for cold water surfing are being pushed further by the day. If you’ve got an itch for surf, the East and West coast both have the ability to scratch...

Jun 29th 09 Posted by Corbin

Best Hostels in Canada

The hostel scene in Canada is still in it’s youngest stages. They are spread out few and far between. However, despite lacking a decent hostel in every city, there are a good handful that I would personally recommend as the best hostels in Canada. Bare in mind, these are based on my own personal thoughts, opinions, and experiences. Shuswap Lake Hostel – Shuswap Lake, BC Shuswap Lake...

Mar 15th 09 Posted by Corbin

Backpack Canada – Information on Canada’s Provinces And Territories

Canada is the proud parent of 10 provinces and 3 territories, which contain the most land, and fewest people. If you are considering backpacking Canada, you should know that the majority of the Canadian population is located just north of the US border. Why so close you may ask? Few reasons. The further North you go, the colder it gets. We’re tough as nails, but not crazy…Well not all...