Canada‘s capital city of Ottawa is often overlooked as a tourist destination in favour of larger cities such as Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto. But in summer 2024 it had a spike in visitors checking into its hotels and for good reason. Even if you can only spend one day in Ottawa, it is well worth […]
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Canada is an epic place with landscapes so stunning you won’t believe your eyes. To go straight to my post all about backpacking Canada click here. It starts on the west coast in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, through the Kelowna wine region to Calgary and the incredible national parks of Banff and Jasper in the Rocky Mountains, followed by Toronto, Niagara Falls and Ottawa, and finishing up in Montreal and Quebec.
How to Plan Your Perfect Kelowna Itinerary for 2 Days (2025)
Kelowna, an attractive city on the shore of Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, has some of the warmest weather in Canada. Meanwhile, major sporting and music events here in 2025 and 2026 will significantly boost the city’s tourism. I visited as part of my backpacking tour of Canada. Here’s how to create your ideal Kelowna […]
This is the Perfect Vancouver Itinerary for 3 Days (2025)
Vancouver is one of Canada‘s most popular cities to visit. With its outdoor lifestyle of skiing, beaches and hiking, it’s easy to see why. It was the first stop on my two-month trip across Canada and I stayed with a friend living in Vancouver who gave me great recommendations. In my guide to the best […]
This is the Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Montreal (2025)
On our Montreal backpacking trip, part of our two month journey across Canada, we discovered epic restaurants and outstanding events. It ended up being one of the highlights of our whole Canada trip. In this backpackers Montreal guide, I will give you the lowdown on the best budget accommodation, restaurants and local things to do […]