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Our favourite bike routes in Jasper

With wide open valleys and lots of sunshine, Jasper is a cyclist's paradise. 

August 13, 2021

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18 tips for the ultimate Rockies road trip

Where to go is easy, but here’s how to get the most out of this must-do road trip

August 03, 2021

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4 cheap things to do in Québec City this summer

Get the most out of Quebec City's old-world charm and fun without spending a fortune.

July 30, 2021

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Getting my heart crushed in Norway was one of the best things I've ever done

When your world expands, your mind and heart go with it.

July 29, 2021

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HI Vancouver Jericho Beach celebrates its 50th birthday

Learn more the hostel's vibrant history as an air force base, a hippie haven and, most of all, a home away from home

July 06, 2021

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The best hostels for working remote in Canada

Now that you've mastered the art of working remote, it's time to take your skills on the road.

July 05, 2021

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Get to know Whistler beyond the village

Hikes, bike rides, lakes and a ton of adventures are waiting for you outside the village gates up in Whistler

July 05, 2021

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Getting naked in front of strangers in Iceland changed how I feel about my body

When in Flúðir, you do as the locals do

July 02, 2021

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Calgary has just named a park after the founding sisters of HI Canada

The sisters who created North America's first hostel have been commemorated in a park overlooking the city they called home.

June 09, 2021

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The best international food markets in Canada for your global foodie fix

Find flavours from around the world in these international food markets, delis and shops in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax

June 01, 2021

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How to master the art of the picnic this summer

Up your al fresco dining game this picnic season with these pro tips.

June 01, 2021

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The best hostel private rooms in Canada

Not feeling dorms? What about a caboose? A cabin? A yurt?

May 28, 2021

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