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Jan 28th 10 Posted by Corbin

Interviewing Canadas Hostels: HI-Jasper Hostel

Number 4 and counting! The folks at HI Canada have been very cooperative in helping me get these interviews. I can’t thank them enough. Today we’ve got Ryan Chilibeck, the manager of HI-Jasper and he’s going to answer some questions about this wild and rugged hostel. How long have you been operating your hostel? I’ve been managing the Hosteling International hostels in...

Nov 24th 09 Posted by Corbin

Top 7 Ski Resorts in the Canadian Rocky Mountains

Canada’s mountainous terrain is famous for some of the best snowboarding & skiing in the world. Whether you’re looking for back country powder, or a well groomed trail to learn on, you won’t have to look far to find some of the best mountains in Canada. The Rocky Mountains, found in Alberta and British Columbia, have dozens of resorts which cater to snowboarders &...

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...

Oct 3rd 09 Posted by Corbin

Zorbing in Calgary’s Olympic Park

Keen on trying something a little more thrilling than a walk in the park? Head to Calgary Olympic Park and try out one of the parks most loco activities. Strap into a life-size opaque hamster ball with one or two people, and commence the ride of your life as the ball is rolled down a downhill track. Known in Calgary as Z-trip, you may know it as Zorbing, the official name given by the inventors who...

Aug 10th 09 Posted by Corbin

Backpack Edmonton, Alberta

Edmonton is often overlooked when backpacking through Alberta. Calgary has a tendency to be the safer choice, being much closer to Banff, and being right along the Trans Canada Highway. In the past, Edmonton has been the little brother trying to achieve what Calgary has. However, in recent years Edmonton is gradually shedding it’s title as “Deadmonton” and emerging as a great alternative...

Jun 8th 09 Posted by Corbin

Backpack Calgary, Alberta

For those who don’t know, Calgary is the Third Largest Metropolitan area in Canada, next to Vancouver & Toronto. It is fueled by Cowboys, Oil, Tourism, and Honky Tonk Women. Calgary has become the centre for Country music in Canada, some refer to it as the “Nashville of the North”. Calgary has many things to see and do in and around it. Unfortunately the Hostel/Backpacker scene...

May 26th 09 Posted by Corbin

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 more than happy to quench your thirst. 1. Work In The Rocky...

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...