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 […]
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Here are the Fun Things to do in Calgary for Adults (2025)
Calgary, often dubbed the ‘Gateway to the Rockies,’ is a dynamic city where urban excitement meets natural beauty. In 2024, the city saw a 17% increase in international visitors, mostly from the UK, Germany, the US and Mexico. From the iconic Calgary Tower to the lively Calgary Stampede, this gem in Alberta, Canada has something […]
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 […]
How to See Ottawa in a Day: The Perfect Ottawa Itinerary (2025)
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. Even if you can only spend one day in Ottawa it is well worth it, as the city […]