Category: Activities
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The Canoe: An Icon of Canadian Culture
Canada would never have been fully explored without the help of the canoe. It’s a canadian icon, a hobby, a sport, and one of the most serene ways to travel. This ~30min documentary, published by Travel Ontario Canada, encapsulates the significance of this amazing tool. Dramatic visuals, superb audio. Kick back and get inspired to…
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How to Start a Working Holiday in Canada
So you’ve made the leap! You planned in advance and signed up for a Working Holiday in Canada before leaving to start your journey. The Working Holiday Visa allows you to work for anywhere from 6 months to 2 years (with conditions), depending on which country you call home. Starting to get your new life…
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Hiking the Great Sand Hills of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is often considered very flat, with farmlands for as far as the eyes can see, however there is a really special place that is nestled near the edge of this province. The beautiful Great Sand Hills cover 1,900 square kilometers in southwestern Saskatchewan and it is the kind of place that everyone needs to visit at least…
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![Bison reintroduced to Banff National Park [Video]](https://ibackpackcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Screenshot-2017-02-20-21.24.47.png)
Bison reintroduced to Banff National Park [Video]
Special delivery! These bison have just found a new home. While bisons numbers have dwindled immensely in modern times, there has been an active campaign to help reintroduce bison in many of their ancient herding grounds. Parks Canada delievered 16 bison from Elk Island National Park to the remote Panther Valley in the famous Banff National…
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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,…
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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…
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![Canada scores big on having some of the best outdoor ice rinks! [Infographic]](https://ibackpackcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screenshot-2016-12-15-10.40.14.png)
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…
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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…
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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…