Month: December 2016

  • VR Travel on a Budget with Google Cardboard [Product Review]

    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…

  • Surfing The Great Lakes in Winter

    Surfing The Great Lakes in Winter

    The pain and suffering mankind will go through to enjoy some adventure. Yes, surfing the great lakes is possible, and yes, people are insane enough to suit up and take to the waves in the winter. I recently came across this video on /r/videos and laughed out loud. I had heard of these crazy folks,…

  • Six Travel Essentials You Need To Remember

    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…

  • 3 of my Favourite British Columbia Ski Resorts

    3 of my Favourite British Columbia Ski Resorts

    Canada has some of the best mountains for skiing as well as the perfect weather for amazing powder. Snow is abundant throughout Canada, so skiers will never have to worry about whether or not they are hitting the slopes filled with the real fluffy stuff while they are skiing in British Columbia. If you’re after…

  • The Average Apartment Rental Costs Across Canada [Infographic]

    The Average Apartment Rental Costs Across Canada [Infographic]

    Looking for the average cost of rent for apartments? This handy infographic will give you a fairly up to date overview of the typical monthly costs for bachelor, one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom apartments. If you’re going to be moving to Canada for any period it’s good to get a sense of what you’re…

  • Canada scores big on having some of the best outdoor ice rinks! [Infographic]

    Canada scores big on having some of the best outdoor ice rinks! [Infographic]

    Canada is synonymous with ice rinks. Whether you’re a pond hockey kind of player, or were fortunate enough to have a father who was crazy enough to turn his backyard into an ice rink (Thanks Dad!), skating on ice is a must-do activity in Canada. It’s one of the best ways to spend a warm winter…

  • Whistler Blackcomb Trail Map Guide to Getting The Most out of your Ski Trip

    Whistler Blackcomb Trail Map Guide to Getting The Most out of your Ski Trip

    Ski & snowboard season has officially kicked off. Explore this detailed Whistler Blackcomb trail map guide and get some up to date info on the slopes. Whistler and Blackcomb are two incredibly popular mountains that are next to each other. Between these two beautiful mountains, patrons have the opportunity to ski or snowboard down two-hundred marked trails within 8,171 acres…

  • These 5 Backpacker Gift Ideas Under $50 Will Make Christmas Shopping a Piece of Cake

    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…