Month: March 2010
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A New Series of Posts: Camping in Canada
So my commitment in this last month has wavered severely, so in order to keep me locked in to write as much as possible, I’ve decided it’s time to start a new series of posts. I’ve been scratching my head on how to approach this idea for a long time, 6 months at least. It’s…
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Book a Gap Adventure with Flight Centre
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…
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2010 Vancouver Olympics Video Montage
I’m not sure if any of you have seen this video yet, but if you were one of the millions of people around the globe who were watching every minute of Olympic coverage then you need to see this. This video montage done by Stephen Brunt just about sums up the feeling that we as…
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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…
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The Secret of Sable Island
Nifty islands are pretty common throughout the Maritimes. Many of them prove to be an eco-tourists dream come true. However, almost all of them tremble at the feet of one of the wildest, most dangerously awesome islands on the east coast of Canada. Sable Island Nicknamed the Graveyard of the Atlantic, Sable Island has been…
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Crashed Ice is back in Quebec City!
First off, What is Crashed Ice? Crashed Ice is what you get when you amp up a bunch of hockey players on Red Bull, tell them to race to the bottom of an icy hill, and be a hero. At all costs. Mayhem, adrenaline, speed, and nasty spills typically ensue. Fans describe it as a…
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Interviewing Canadas Hostels: HI Penticton
Number five Com Padres! I’m excited to still be working on this series of posts. Surprised it’s come this far. Once again, HI Canada pulled through with this interview. This time we’re taking a sneak peak at HI Penticton Hostel, which is located in the beautiful city of Penticton, British Columbia. Lisa Grey-Dreaper was kind…