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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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.
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 Best Backpacking Banff and Jasper Itinerary for 7 days (2025)
Visit the Canadian Rockies, spanning Canada‘s British Columbia and Alberta provinces, and you won’t be disappointed. You’ll be surrounded by snowy mountain peaks, rivers, vivid blue lakes, pine forests, laid-back alpine towns, vast icefields and abundant wildlife. Despite the devastating wildfires in Jasper, the area is recovering and Banff National Park is set to welcome a […]
This is the Best Guide to Backpacking Vancouver on a Budget (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. This is my guide to backpacking Vancouver on a budget. Stay in Kitsilano On my flight from London to Vancouver, […]