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39 articles

The adventure next door: 8 reasons to travel locally

Culture shock? Don’t know her.
September 15, 2023
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The Wilderness Series: Stories from HI Athabasca Falls Wilderness Hostel

HI Athabasca Falls is a wilderness lover’s dream
March 14, 2023
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The best Canadian ski resorts with hostels nearby

Your next ski trip doesn't have to break the bank. Head to a ski hill with a hostel instead!

December 02, 2022
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8 mesmerizing Québec hikes to see the fall foliage

Forget hibernation... it's time to lace up those hiking boots!

September 14, 2022
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How to travel more and fly less

In times when airports have been chaotic, it might be time to swap boarding passes for bikes and TSA lines for train rides.
August 09, 2022
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Why everyone should festival alone

Found a festival with literally all of your favourite artists but can't find anyone to go with? Doesn't matter. Go anyway.
May 12, 2022
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Why April is the best time to ski in the Canadian Rockies

Think it's time to pack away your winter gear? Nah, the fun is just getting started.

March 07, 2022
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Why I’ll always choose a hostel private room over a hotel room

Even if bunks aren't for you, there's a lot to love about hostelling.

February 08, 2022
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11 weird winter activities you should think about trying this year

There's a whole lot more to winter fun than skiing and hockey.

January 10, 2022
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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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13 things to do outside in Vancouver this summer

All the best stuff in Vancouver happens outdoors

May 04, 2021
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Raising adventurous kids through wilderness hostelling

One mom’s reflections on a decade of wilderness adventures with kids.

April 07, 2021
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A road trip to Quebec was just the cultural getaway I needed this year

Culture, crêpes and charm. No passport needed.

September 28, 2020
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I’m a Canadian “stuck” abroad right now, and here’s what I miss the most about home

Should I stay or should I go? This expat decided to stay in Ecuador but now that she can’t easily come home, nostalgia has set in.

September 25, 2020
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September is hands down the best month of the year in the Rockies

Just when you think summer is over...

August 26, 2020
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19 epiphanies you’ll have on your next Canadian road trip

Hit the road and discover a few undeniable truths about this country (and yourself)

August 24, 2020
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I backpacked in the Rockies this summer and here's how it went

A hostel road trip through the Rockies was just the safe, comfortable and fun trip I needed this summer

August 18, 2020
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How to survive being the third wheel on your trip

The dos and don’ts (and perks!) of being the odd one out.

July 14, 2020
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10 places in Canada that’ll make you feel like you’re in another country

International travel is tough to do right now, but who needs it with these homegrown gems

June 26, 2020
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5 winter escape ideas waiting for you at hostels in Canada

We’ve got special deals all over the place to help you save money.

February 21, 2020
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How to keep travelling a ton when you have a full-time job

Joining the 9 to 5 grind doesn’t mean your travel days are done. Far from it.

January 22, 2020
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8 Canadian hostels within walking distance of a brewery

We did this very important research so you don’t have to.

October 04, 2019
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13 free or cheap things you gotta do this fall in Canada

‘Cause I’m freeee, free-falling...

September 12, 2019
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A local’s guide to Calgary

There’s more to Calgary than the Stampede

July 16, 2019
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Seven hikes to explore Canada’s East Coast

Stretch your legs in the Maritimes with on these scenic trails.

June 23, 2019
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​A local’s guide to Jasper National Park​

These are the best things to do in Jasper.

May 14, 2019
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The best places in Canada to experience spring

Spring's gonna spring.

April 29, 2019
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How to make your next road trip a success

The open road awaits.

April 29, 2019
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What to do in New Orleans

There’s supersize fun in the Big Easy.

April 26, 2019
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The best small towns in Canada you'll want to visit

Travel off the beaten path.

February 15, 2019
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The broke backpacker's guide to Vancouver

One of Canada’s most expensive cities has a TON of free stuff to do.

July 17, 2018
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Go beyond the gates: 10 free or almost free must-dos in Quebec City

There's no doubt that Old Québec is stunning, but there's so much more to the capital than what's inside the gates.

December 19, 2017
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Canada: The epic vacation option you hadn't considered

Cheap, easy and… super close? Your big, beautiful backyard awaits!

November 20, 2017
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A Canadian Biking Adventure: Our Top 5 Cycling Routes

Exceptional cycling routes that will show you way more than any highway ever could.

July 14, 2017
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Tinder on the road? Here's why I swipe right

While apps are great for meeting other travellers, they are just as great for meeting locals you never would’ve met otherwise.

May 26, 2017
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What NOT to pack when backpacking

Follow our tips to avoid overpacking for your next trip!

April 18, 2017
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The 10 best things to do in Banff on a budget

You've heard about Banff, but come see for yourself what the hype is all about.

March 28, 2017
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Whistler on a budget - yes really!

It's possible to visit Whistler without breaking your piggy bank.

January 06, 2016
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