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Jan 12th 10
5 Things English speakers need to know when Traveling through Quebec
As many of you are aware, Quebec has the most French speaking Canadian citizens. The majority of Quebec’s people know plenty of English, many are even good enough to find grammatical errors in pretty much everything I say and write. Most Quebecois’ know more English than you know French. However there are some people, primarily in smaller remote towns, both in Quebec and New Brunswick,...
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Nov 27th 09
Wicked Camper Van Rentals in Canada
Fact #1. Camper vans rock.
Fact #2. Buying & Selling vehicles can be a pain.
Fact #3. Saving money by sleeping in a Camper Van is clever.
For those who don’t know, Wicked Camper Vans are one of the many transport options backpackers have to travel across Canada. They’re an affordable way to see Canada the way you want to see it. Plus they have cool paintings on them, which...
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Nov 3rd 09
Ride Share in Canada
With thousands of kilometers between major city centers, it can be mega difficult and expensive to get from where you are, to where you’re going. There’s several ways, including grabbing a train, taking a bus, finding a cheap flight. All of which can cost quite a bit. If you’re looking to save some money, help the environment, and make a new friend, Ride Sharing can be more effective...
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Aug 1st 09
Free RV/CamperVan Parking
When you picture road tripping across Canada, the first thought that comes to mind is unlikely that of a mass parking lot of a mega-chain store. However, if funds are running low, and RV/Camper Parking is nowhere to be found, then drive to your nearest Wal-Mart and look for other campers tucked away in the far corners of the parking lot.
The majority of Wal-Marts across Canada allow RV/Campervans...
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Apr 15th 09
How to Buy a Car to Travel Canada With
Road tripping across Canada isn’t for everyone. Some will prefer to travel by bus. Others by plane. And the real die-hards may even choose hitch hiking. But depending on how many destinations you’re planning on seeing, and how long you plan on travelling, buying a cheap car may not be all that crazy. Driving across Canada is long. Very long. (100-120 hours to drive from West coast to...
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My name is Corbin. I'm a 20-something guy from the flatlands of Canada. I'm currently a part time travel writer, web designer, and musician. I started this site in the hopes of learning a little more about where I come from. Somewhere along the way it decided to evolve into an independent travel guide for other backpackers interested in traveling Canada on a budget. Join me for the ride, and if you happen to be backpacking across Canada, feel free to contact me to be part of this Canada travel guide.