Known as the world’s ‘honeymoon capital’ for over 200 years, Niagara Falls straddles the border of the United States and Canada. Today, these iconic famous waterfalls host 12 million visitors every year, mainly from Canada, the US and the UK. I spent two months travelling through Canada and spent a full day seeing these incredible […]
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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.
One Day in Kelowna: This is the Ultimate Kelowna Itinerary (2025)
Kelowna, an attractive city on the shore of Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, has some of the best weather in Canada. Despite the country’s chilly reputation, the Okanagan Valley enjoys warm summers and plenty of local tourism. I visited as part of my backpacking tour of Canada. Even if you only have one day in […]
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, […]