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Feb 3, 2012 
There are over 500,000 apps available in the iOS App Store, with downloads numbering over 18,000,000,000 to date! That’s a lot of zeros fellow Apple Fanboys & Fangirls. While I’m sure that 80% of the Apps on the App Store are completely useless, I’ve come across 7 apps in the remaining 20% that are perfect for anyone spending any amount of time in Canada. So without further ado, I... read more
7 Must-Have FREE Canadian iPhone and iPad Apps
Jan 18, 2012 
[wdsm_ad id="3921" class=" aligncenter" ] The Canadian Airline industry has never been all that friendly to its consumers wallets. Sure they might give you a free coffee & juice on a flight, they might even include some Bits & Bites if you’re lucky. But complimentary service aside, sometimes it doesn’t feel like they have the “people’s interest” in mind. Recent headway... read more
Air Canada VS Westjet VS Porter – A Canadian Airline Comparison
Oct 31, 2011 
Finding The Planet Traveler Hostel is incredibly easy, even for a small town chump such as myself. It’s located between two awesome and eclecticToronto neighbourhoods, Little Italy & Kensington Market. Rising slightly higher than the nearby buildings, a grid of solar panels points toward the sky, gathering light to feed the bowels of this building. No, this is not a bio-dome. Nope, definitely not... read more
Get Eco-Friendly at The Planet Traveler – North America’s Greenest Hostel
Sep 8, 2011 
Product reviews are gradually becoming something I look forward to. I get a kick out of trying the latest outdoor and travel related gizmos and gadgets. Whether it’s the latest travel app on the iPhone, a camping blender for my friends at Outdoor Informer, or most recently, gotch. Technically boxer-briefs, but you read that right. 95% Cotten, 5% spandex, butt huggin’, gentlemen securing,... read more
Product Review: Travel Underwear with Pick-Pocket Prevention
Aug 17, 2011 
I’ve been stealthily hiding money from myself for a few weeks (which by the way is a passion of mine) and I have finally managed to scrounge up a fair collection of Canadian Bills to showcase here on my mega awesome Canadian Travel Blog. As a plaid wearing Canuck, I’m totally used to hearing all the jokes about Canadian Monopoly Money and how weird it looks beside “Benjamins”,... read more
Canadian Money – How to Understand & Identify our Monopoly Bills
Mar 22, 2010 
Travel is the name of the game here, and however you play the game, whether that be solo backpacking, all-inclusive hotels, or group tours, there’s one thing that unites all types of travel together. Finding it at the lowest cost, with the greatest benefits to you, and the destination you’re visiting. Gap Adventures is a multi-national adventure travel company that’s been around since... read more
Book a Gap Adventure with Flight Centre
Mar 10, 2010 
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. This is a... read more
Watch the NHL Live Online and for Free
Feb 22, 2010 
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 your tech-savvy... read more
Places to find Free Wifi in Canada
Feb 16, 2010
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 Seeing as I live in Canada I cannot confirm if this will... read more Jan 21, 2010 
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 for under 70 dollars in any major... read more
Last minute Hotel Deals in Canada
Dec 30, 2009 
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... read more
Book Hostels with i Backpack Canada
Dec 22, 2009 
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 from... read more
Legal Drinking Age in Canada
Dec 14, 2009 
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. They... read more
Pimp your iPhone Camera with GorillaCam
Dec 8, 2009 
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 the... read more
10 Winter Activities You Shouldn’t Miss
Nov 12, 2009 
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 as... read more
How to apply for a Canada Working Holiday Visa
Sep 26, 2009 
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... read more
Packing Tips 101
Sep 19, 2009 
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.... read more
Track Cheap Flights with Facebook
Sep 17, 2009 
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... read more
The Ultimate Packing list for Backpacking Across Canada
Sep 13, 2009 
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 run... read more
7 Steps to finding Cheap Flights in Canada
Sep 11, 2009 
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 a budget.... read more
Hostel Hero iPhone Application
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