Tag: Blog
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Looking back on 2009
2009 gave birth to i Backpack Canada. I’m honestly quite surprised that I’ve still got my feet planted and am able to continue to write new content for this travel website. Looking back now on 2009, I managed to get a lot of work done with what little time I had. Some of the posts…
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In remembrance of Glenda Brezinsky
I poke through my hometowns newspaper, the Regina Leader Post, every so often. Sometimes as a way to reminisce, other times just to see if I’m missing anything crucial. However while reading today I found some unsettling news. Glenda Brezinsky, the Executive Director of Hosteling International Saskatchewan, passed away last week during her battle with…
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Hittin’ the Road for another Cross Canada Trip
For those who may or may not know, I have been in the midst of planning another Cross Canada Trip for the last 5 months or so. It hasn’t been easy, and there’s been a buttload of distractions along the way. But in just a week and a half I’ll be hitting the open road…
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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,…
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Nova Scotia Bound – Part Three
After a few nights of drinking, it seemed like it was time to see a little more than the bottom of a glass. We grabbed our day packs, and tried to see as much as possible. First stop was the Wharf. We walked the Halifax waterline and snapped a few shots, and finally made it…
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Nova Scotia Bound – Part Two
The flights went relatively smooth, aside from the 2 hour delay in Toronto. After the plane finished loading the passengers, one of Air Canada’s crew found something wrong with the plane. Whatever it was they found, it must have been pretty ugly, as the flight was delayed almost two hours. If it wasn’t for the…
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Nova Scotia Bound
Twelve hours from now I’ll be boarding the plane, anxiously waiting for takeoff. Regina to Toronto, followed by Toronto to Halifax! For the first time in what seems like ages, I’m packing my bags, and heading for greener pastures. Nova Scotia bound. The last time I was in Nova Scotia was almost exactly a year…