Month: September 2009

  • Advertise with iBackpackCanada.com

    IBackpackCanada.com is a thriving and fast-growing travel blog with a loyal following of young and adventurous travellers. I write with my own voice, aiming to add a little life and humour behind my advice and stories. I Backpack Canada has been online and vibrant since April 2009 and doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime…

  • 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…

  • Music – Born Ruffians

    Born Ruffians are a great Canadian indie rock band from Midland Ontario. They recently signed with Warp Records after some local performances in Toronto and a growing online reputation. They’re currently on tour with Franz Ferdinand. They’ve appeared in the British teen drama “Skins” playing “Hummingbird”. Born Ruffians recently toured Australia in January and February…

  • Nova Scotia Bound – Part Four

    After loading up the car rental with as much of my sisters junk as we could squeeze in, we started the three hour drive North to Antigonish. Antigonish, Nova Scotia is unique little town that is home to St. Francis Xavior University. one of the best Universities found in Canada. Some would say it’s the education,…

  • 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.…