| Every year, thousands of us load up our | | | | offer a warm place to stay, great food, |
| backpacks and set off on our own little | | | | laundry facilities as well as internet |
| adventures across vast landscapes and | | | | access. Coupled with a friendly environment |
| bustling city environments. | | | | in which to meet others and share your |
| | | | backpacking experiences - one such |
| When we think of backpacking, the first | | | | establishment is the Beaver Lounge at their |
| countries that usually spring to mind are | | | | Vancouver hostel. |
| Australia and New Zealand. Indeed, many do | | | | |
| choose to head to the Southern Hemisphere - | | | | With a lot of open wilderness north of the |
| mostly because of the climate, and in some | | | | main cities, Canada is a fantastic |
| cases the surf. | | | | destination if you're looking to hike, bike |
| | | | or just generally experience nature. |
| However, have you ever thought about | | | | |
| backpacking through destinations in the | | | | Many hotels and hostels will be close to such |
| northern hemisphere? If you're looking to get | | | | trails - with some offering excursions for a |
| away and explore vast wildernesses dotted | | | | small fee. So you're more than likely going |
| with hostels and lively cities along the way, | | | | to find some kind of trail or track - |
| then Canada should be somewhere you consider. | | | | surrounded by beautiful scenery - that's just |
| | | | begging to be explored, either on foot or by |
| Many who backpack around North America | | | | bike. |
| normally try to include a trip north of the | | | | |
| border as part of their backpacking | | | | It's advisable to bear climate in mind when |
| experience. With a style of life similar to | | | | planning trips to Canada, for whilst summers |
| the USA and a mix of British and French | | | | can be warm and sunny, winters can be harsh - |
| cultural traditions there's something for | | | | with some areas becoming completely cut off |
| everyone. | | | | in heavy snow. But don't let that thought put |
| | | | you off, as many of the hostels have |
| Whether you're looking to visit vibrant | | | | facilities available should the weather turn |
| cities which have bustling nightlife or to | | | | a little unpredictable. |
| experience the beauty of the scenery - | | | | |
| including the world famous Niagara Falls - | | | | There are a number of ski resorts dotted |
| then it's worth considering a stopover in | | | | around the Rocky Mountain region, which |
| Canada as part of your trip. | | | | attracts thousands of winter sports |
| | | | enthusiasts every year. For those looking for |
| There are a wide variety of cheap hotels in | | | | an adrenaline rush during their backpacking |
| Canada to choose from, and a number of | | | | excursions, there are a wide range of |
| companies around the country that can help | | | | activities available all over the country - |
| you find cheap and cheerful hostel | | | | from sled dog runs to white water rafting. |
| accommodation during your journey. | | | | |
| | | | So if you're stuck for a location for your |
| SameSun are an example of such a group, with | | | | next backpacking excursion, consider heading |
| a range of hostels available across Canada - | | | | north for a change. |
| from Vancouver to Banff National Park - which | | | | |