Oh Canada, did I have some fun trying to work out some of the local slang when I first moved here 6 years ago. Happy 150th birthday Canada, here are 15 phrases and words you won’t hear anywhere else in the world
Did you know that Penticton is one of the only towns in the world located between two lakes? Here are five other awesome unique attractions in Penticton, British Columbia that will entice you to visit!
Looking for adventure this summer but don’t want to break the bank? You need to go camping! Here are just a few of my favourite vehicle accessible free campsites in British Columbia, Canada
or a place so synonymous with sunshine, things to do on rainy days in Penticton aren’t always obvious. But luckily there are plenty of activities on offer in the beautiful southern Okanagan region! Here are some ideas for when the rain clouds set in.
Love outdoor adventure but prefer to stay off the beaten track? Check out my picks for the most underrated towns in British Columbia, Canada, and get exploring outside!
While some cities become sleepy in winter, Whitehorse is definitely not one of them. The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Festival is a highlight of the season and one of the best things to do in Whitehorse!
A round up of bucket-list-worthy Canadian canoe trips including the Nahanni River, Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit and Quetico Provincial Park. Which ones have you done?
Filing taxes is a necessity of any working holiday in Canada. Read this post for tips to help determine your own tax residency status when filing taxes before or after a working holiday in Canada
A new requirement was introduced in November 2016 for visa-exempt visitors flying to Canada – the eTA. Read on for what this means for IEC working holiday participants as well as regular visitors to Canada.
Flagpoling is a completely legal process to activate a new Canadian immigration status. The process involves leaving Canada, being refused entry into the USA and then re-entering Canada. Here’s what you need to know!
Living in Canada on the IEC program and planning to visit the USA? Here’s everything you need to know about visiting the USA while on a working holiday in Canada
Everything you need to know about arriving in Vancouver for the start of your working holiday, including activating an IEC work permit.
A snowy skate around Apex’s Skating Loop, a magical winter experience for beginners and expert skaters alike in the interior of British Columbia, Canada
Barkerville isn’t any old museum. It’s a living and breathing historical gold mining town, lovingly restored and operated as a non-profit. It’s a must see when visiting northern British Columbia and here’s why
While we didn’t move this year or even leave British Columbia much, we still had an awful lot going on. For one thing, November marked our five year anniversary of living in Canada together. Work changes, visitors and lots of outdoor adventure – here’s all the highlights of our year!
Snow may be falling but it doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Here are our top winter activities in Canada that definitely shouldn’t be missed on a visit to the Great White North
Trying to decide where to go in Canada for a trip or working holiday? British Columbia is our number one choice and here are the many reasons why this province is so awesome!
A tiny island with a fascinating history involving international governments, hostages and financial ruin
Wilderness, wildlife and outdoor adventures all wrapped up in one stunning place! Why Vancouver Island should be on your ‘must visit’ list
A few things I have picked up after a half decade in Canada