Check out these Canadian Backpacker Tour Companies

Posted on February 19, 2015  •  4 minutes  • 670 words

There are many different types of travellers. From long term travellers, to weekend warriors, finding something that will suit you is crucial to getting the most bang for your buck. If you’re short on time, but want to pack in as much adventure, sights, and memories into a week or two, then these three Canadian backpacker tour companies are definitely worth checking out.

Out Here Travel

<img alt="Check out these Canadian Backpacker Tour Companies" src="/images/blog/Copy-of-out-here-logosilhouette-CL-final-2018-colour-black-300x228.png"> Out Here Travel  is a newer road trip adventure company focused on showing folks the best of central and eastern Canada including Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI. Although I haven’t been on one of their trips yet, the experiences sound fantastic. They take you to some incredible national parks, natural wonders and highlight cities.

You will get to spend 2+ nights in each location, so that you get to really enjoy the place and explore and not spend all your time in the car - Canada is big! They have optional included day-trips most days you are in a place to facilitate the exploration - while also providing the flexibility to do something else if you want. Their trips are budget friendly starting at about about $55 CAD per day. They use mini-shuttle style buses so that you have room to stretch out on, but don’t fill them to capacity - capping at around 15 people.

One thing we also really appreciate about them is their honest and real tips and tricks for doing it on your own, and location overviews. You can check out some right on their rambles page / blog .

Moose Travel Network Backpacker Tours

<img alt="moose-travel-network backpacker tours" src="/images/blog/moose-travel-network.jpeg"> I’m going to start with Moose Travel Network , because they’re the only one I’ve had a chance to experience. Their staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgable. When you book a tour with them, you can pick from several routes, allowing you to see a variety of regions throughout BC, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. You’ve got a ton of flexibility as well, as they allow you to setup hop on and hop off style itineraries. If you decide mid way through your trip that you want to explore Banff a little while longer, it’s just a matter of letting your driver know, and then you take care of your hostels and you’re set. When you’re ready to pick up where you left off, just inform Moose Travel Network and you can hop back on the tour. Their drivers ensure that they break up the drives between destinations with fascinating stops at stunning panoramic views, random trips and excursions, and some of the best food and drink joints along the way. Good music, laughs, and company are easily found on their trips. Check out my interview with a Moose Travel Network Guide . Read my experiences in the Rocky Mountains with Moose Travel Network .

Salty Bear Adventure Travel Tours

<img alt="Salty-Bear-tours canada" src="/images/blog/Salty-Bear-logo-provinces.JPG.jpg"> Salty Bear Adventure Travel was started by a local Nova Scotian backpacker who was keen on showing off the maritimes to people from across the world. Salty Bear hires local Canadian drivers with a passion for their locale, ensuring you’ll know that what you’re seeing and experiencing authentically Canadian. Salty Bear is similar to Moose Travel, as they do drop offs at hostels, but will accomodate anyone if you’re staying elsewhere. They also supply tours along the way, ensuring that you get to experience the best tours along the way.

West Trek Tours

<img alt="West trek tours backpacker" src="/images/blog/West-trek-tours-backpacker-.png">West Trek provides high quality adventure tours to backpackers both young and old, interested in seeing and experiencing the best of Canada. Explore the Rocky Mountains, mountain bike in Whistler, Surf in Tofino, Explore Victoria, Vancouver, and even parts of USA. Their award winning tour company is rated highly by visitors across the world. Am I missing any other awesome Canadian Backpacker Tour companies? Don’t hesitate to share below in the comments.