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Heather is a West Coast transplant living in Vancouver and she still manages to get teary-eyed at the sight of mountains. She has travelled to over 30 countries and Canada is still her favourite. Next on her bucket list are the southern parts of South America and the northern parts of North America.

11 articles

13 ways to squeeze every last drop out of summer, starting now

Is it too much to ask for summer to last forever?

August 20, 2019
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How to not be a jerk to wildlife in Canada

They sure look cute and cuddly but they definitely have their etiquette rules.

July 24, 2018
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12 songs Canadians will always dance to in another country

At home they don't faze you. On the other side of the world? Let's dance.

June 22, 2018
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An ode to the moms who let us travel

It means so much when mom says go when she wants you to stay.

May 10, 2018
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7 things Canadians have in common with Canada geese

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Canada geese might just be our long lost best friends.

March 25, 2018
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11 signs it’s your first time in a hostel

Not quite sure how the whole shared room thing works? Yeah, we can tell.

February 28, 2018
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What to do when you’re the only person at your hostel

Sometimes it happens. And yes, it’s weird. And yes, it’s awesome.

January 08, 2018
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10 hostels you’re gonna want to check out in 2018

Need some inspo for your 2018 travel bucket list? We’ve got heaps of it.

December 22, 2017
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Totally untrue myths about Canada

Think Canada is all flannel and Celine Dion? It’s not! Well, not usually. But sometimes. Maybe.

November 15, 2017
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9 reasons the Rockies are way better in the winter

Sorry, bears: you snooze you lose.

October 02, 2017
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5 Ways to Get all up in Canada’s Fall Colours

Ready to embrace fall in all its cozy and colourful glory? Here’s where to do it.

September 19, 2017
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