Category: Travel Tips
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![Functional & Multi-Purpose – Dolly Varden Outdoor Clothing [Product Review]](https://ibackpackcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dolly-varden-outgood-clothes.jpg)
Functional & Multi-Purpose – Dolly Varden Outdoor Clothing [Product Review]
When it comes to clothing, many people tend to purchase clothing for hiking and spending time outdoors and then other clothes for a night out on the town. Gore-tex, tor-gex, etc-ex, all the other weird NASA futuristic fibres in outterwear (nobody really completely understands but we all nod and say “oh that sounds waterproof“). Then…
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Canada is Lonely Planet’s Best Country to Travel to in 2017
Canada is much more than skiing and hiking along the mountains or watching whales and other sea creatures from the shoreline. Canada is the second largest country in the world and it has every type of landscape imaginable. Visitors who are looking for glaciers, rainforests, beaches, and mountains will find them all within Canada. The…
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What US residents traveling to Canada notice first
It comes as no surprise that US residents travel to Canada more than every other country on earth. With the US Border a mere couple hours drive from most major city centres in Canada, countless visitors from America experience the similarities, and the difference of Canadian culture. While most US residents traveling to Canada won’t…
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![VR Travel on a Budget with Google Cardboard [Product Review]](https://ibackpackcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/travel-google-cardboard.jpg)
VR Travel on a Budget with Google Cardboard [Product Review]
Virtual Reality is giving people a completely new ability to explore destinations and experience things they can’t even imagine. Google Cardboard is a budget friendly VR solution to getting a taste of what the hype is all about. Simply strap your phone into a funky cardboard mask, strap it close to your eyeballs and let…
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Six Travel Essentials You Need To Remember
It’s winter travel season in Canada. While most are heading to the mountains or northern cottage country to partake in some of the amazing winter activities in Canada. It’s important to plan ahead and make sure you’ve got all the right gear for your journey. But making sure you have everything you need in readiness…
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These 5 Backpacker Gift Ideas Under $50 Will Make Christmas Shopping a Piece of Cake
Anyone who has a backpacker to buy Christmas gifts for this holiday season should consider themselves lucky. There are so many wonderful gifts available and many of them are reasonably priced. Shopping can be a huge pain, and I’ve been on a huge Amazon kick lately as it keeps me away from the Christmas shopping crowds…
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Traveling to Canada with a DUI – what you need to know
People often wonder if it’s possible to travel to Canada with a DUI, or Drunk Driving offence. There are several things you need to know if you have a DUI on your record. It’s confusing business, and the possibility of being turned away at the border is the last thing anyone wants to deal with.…
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How to travel with a dog to Canada
It’s hard leaving home without our pets. When it comes to how to travel with a dog to Canada, there’s a few important things you’ll need to know before you can rest assured that both you and your little furry friend will make it into Canada to proceed with your travels. Take notes, because this…
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3 Budget Friendly Ski Resorts in Alberta
Budget friendly ski resorts aren’t always easy to come by. While there are quite a few wonderful discounted resorts to ski around the world, many people do not realize that some of the best, and cheapest, ski resorts can be found in Alberta, Canada . In an effort to save you some money on winter activities, I’ve compiled my…