Travel Tips | I Backpack Canada

Mar 10th 10 Posted by Corbin

Watch the NHL Live Online and for Free

Big news for hockey fans. CBC Sports struck a deal with Yahoo! Canada to begin broadcasting Hockey Night in Canada live over the internet! Live streaming begins Saturday March 13th, 2010 at Yahoo.CBC.ca. Not only that, but the live NHL streaming will also be active through the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs! All you hockey fiends will be happy to hear that you can finally watch the NHL Live online....

Feb 22nd 10 Posted by Corbin

Places to find Free Wifi in Canada

Nowadays almost everybody owns a computer, a netbook, a PDA, an iPhone, or some device that is Wifi Capable. Many people have a tough time deciding whether or not to bring them along during their backpacking trip. I have traveled both with and without my laptop, and can tell you honestly that there are pro’s and con’s to either situation. If you do end up deciding to bring along...

Feb 16th 10 Posted by Corbin

How to watch the Olympics Online for Free

If you’re stuck in another country where the olympics aren’t being displayed, or if you’re like me and just don’t have cable, you might be wondering how the heck you can get in on all the Winter Olympics hype. Thankfully there are a few ways you can watch the Olympics online, live and streaming. CTV Live Olympic Video Feed Click image to enlarge! Seeing as I live in Canada...

Jan 21st 10 Posted by Corbin

Last minute Hotel Deals in Canada

Photo courtesy of Wili For traveling couples, the thought of spending a night together in a hostel may not be the height of their romantic lifestyle. However, hotels have a tendency to be expensive. But if you do enough digging, you can find last minute hotel rooms for the cost of a double room in a hostel. Using RatesToGo, RedTag, or CAA, you should have no problem finding a last minute hotel...

Dec 30th 09 Posted by Corbin

Book Hostels with i Backpack Canada

I Backpack Canada has teamed up with HostelWorld.com to offer our readers the ability to book hostels anywhere around with world through our Hostel Booking Engine. Whether you’re looking for a Slope Side Hostel in the Rocky Mountains, or a Beachside Backpackers in Australia, you can find just about anything through our engine. Remember, each hostel booking done through the ‘i Backpack...

Dec 22nd 09 Posted by Corbin

Legal Drinking Age in Canada

I ran into an American last weekend while I was out drinking. We got into a conversation and he told me he was in town with a group of friends. They drove up to Halifax to take advantage of the younger drinking age and to visit some friends. I laughed and said “Right on!” I gave him my condolences, as 21 does seem pretty cruel. He was surprised when I told him that the drinking age changes...

Dec 14th 09 Posted by Corbin

Pimp your iPhone Camera with GorillaCam

iPhone applications are taking over the world! I’ve run across many a cool iPhone apps, some are great for a day, others I use for a week. Some I poke around with for a few minutes. But it seems I tend to forget about them, or just realize that some of them are completely useless in the long run. There are however some fantastic Apps you should check out that will help my fellow traveller out....

Dec 8th 09 Posted by Corbin

10 Winter Activities You Shouldn’t Miss

Winter is no doubt the harshest season in Canada. The weather can drop below -40 degrees Celsius over night, and stay there for weeks. However, being stuck inside the comfort of your home can cause cabin fever in no time. The need to get outside, to do something fun, is very strong in this culture. There are countless things to do in the winter to keep yourself entertained, but to truly experience...

Nov 12th 09 Posted by Corbin

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 wait for the application to go through, there are several companies which can do that for you...

Sep 26th 09 Posted by Corbin

Packing Tips 101

The Canadian climate can be very harsh to those unaccustomed to it. Packing for your backpacking trip across Canada isn’t exactly the easiest trip to pack for. The weather can go from a sweltering 35 degrees Celsius in summer, to a frigid -45 degrees Celsius in winter. The way you pack will really depend on when you’ll be in the country. Check out the Ultimate Packing List for Backpacking...

Sep 19th 09 Posted by Corbin

Track Cheap Flights with Facebook

With the ease of traveling through many countries these days, it’s only natural to want old friends (or perhaps flames) to make a stop wherever you are. Seeing as Facebook has become the primary means of communication for international friends, it would only make sense to be able to keep an eye out on cheap flights, and be able to share those findings amongst your friends from other countries....

Sep 17th 09 Posted by Corbin

The Ultimate Packing list for Backpacking Across Canada

Packing for the first leg of your journey can about as stressful as a glass shard in your foot. Having to decide what to bring and what to leave can cause some people nausia, headaches, and even heartburn…well, maybe not that last one… Either way, I took the liberty of using PackWhiz, a great online tool designed to help lazy people create packing lists. With a few clicks, out came “The...

Sep 13th 09 Posted by Corbin

7 Steps to finding Cheap Flights in Canada

Scoring a cheap flight in Canada isn’t the easiest thing. By comparison to other countries, flying in Canada can be expensive if you don’t plan it right and use all the services at your disposal. There are several factors to take in when trying to find the best deal on a domestic or international Canadian flight. The two most popular airlines are AirCanada and Westjet. Both of which...

Sep 11th 09 Posted by Corbin

Hostel Hero iPhone Application

A new iPhone application has recently been released which will help any backpacker traveling the world. With the flick of a thumb, you can browse and book hostels in 150 countries. If you remember my previous post on Air Canada’s iPhone App, you’ll know that many people, including companies, are seeing the major benefits a program on your phone can have when you’re traveling on...

Sep 7th 09 Posted by Corbin

How to get Free Wifi in Airports

A few weeks back I came across an article on how to get free wifi at airports. Knowing I was going to be flying soon I bookmarked it. Smart idea, as luck would have it, this little travel hack seemed to work at the Regina Airport. As many of you know, Airport Wifi will cost you an arm and a leg, and is usually not worth it. However, if you are traveling with a laptop, then you might want to to give...

Sep 2nd 09 Posted by Corbin

Air Canada iPhone App

Applications for the iPhone are becoming more and more popular, and many companies are seeing the benefit of using said apps. Air Canada has recently released their own which will help anyone who’s backpacking Canada with an iPhone out. This iPhone application allows passengers to search Air Canada flights by route or by flight number. Passengers receive all the information they need, such...

Aug 26th 09 Posted by Corbin

Canadian Cell Phone Networks

Having a Cell phone while you’re backpacking across Canada can be extremely helpful. Whether you’re booking a hostel ahead of time, calling a tour company, or just sending a text back home letting your family know you’re still alive, a cell phone can make life on the road a lot more simple. However, Canada’s cell phone networks may differ from the ones you’re accustom to at home. There...

Aug 1st 09 Posted by Corbin

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...