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10 Great Reasons to Explore the Yukon (And Maybe Stay a While!)
If you are looking for unusual experiences in Canada, here are 10 reasons to travel or live in the Yukon, Canada.
24-05-2023
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How to Dress for Canadian Winters
The Canadian winter is approaching and you're probably wondering how you should dress. Here are some tips.
28-04-2023
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6 Excellent Reasons for Canadian Employers to Hire a Working Holiday Permit Holder
This question often comes up: why hire a whv holder ? Here you will find 6 arguments that will surely convince you.
25-04-2023
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How to Master the Art of Tipping in Canada
Not all of us are used to leaving tips. Here are some tips to help you understand (how much, when, how, to whom?).
03-04-2023
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10 Surprising Aspects of Life in Canada for Newcomers
The prices, jobs, landscapes, food, climate, wildlife and much more may surprise you when you arrive in Canada.
15-03-2023
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The Canadian Healthcare System as an (Insured!) Tourist – Medical Experience and Insurance Claim Process
If you need to see a doctor during your stay in Canada, here is what to expect (consultation, price, reimbursement...).
14-03-2023
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My First Canadian Winter
The Canadian winter is a worry for many expatriates before departure. You will find here a rather reassuring testimony!
22-02-2023
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What’s the best month to start your Canadian Working Holiday adventure?
What is the best month to go to Canada? If you are going without a job, it can be difficult to decide on a date...
17-02-2023
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15 Things to Try During Your Working Holiday Adventure in Canada
A WHV is an opportunity to have fun and discover typical Canadian activities and experiences: sled dogs, canoeing, snowmobiling...
17-02-2023
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Destination Canada Job Fair – ICT & Tourism/Hospitality
Destination Canada recruitment event in Information and Communications Technology and in Tourism–Hospitality-Culinary.
17-02-2023
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10 Advantages of a Solo Working Holiday Experience  
Travelling solo sounds scary at first, but it has its perks—here are advantages of a solo working holiday experience!
14-02-2023
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Accept or decline your Invitation to apply for an IEC Working Holiday permit?
Accept or decline your Invitation to apply for an IEC WHV ? Here are several scenarios candidates for a Working Holiday permit may face.
13-01-2023
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2022 IEC season: Working Holiday, Young Professionals, Internship
Here is a new article about the Working Holiday Permit in Canada (2022 IEC season): quota, rounds of invitations...
01-12-2022
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Under 19 and travelling to Canada? Age of majority and legal age 101
In Canada it’s important to understand the difference between “legal age”—which depends on the activity in question—and the age of majority.
19-08-2022
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Four Days of Hitchhiking From Montreal to Calgary
Do you want to hitchhike across Canada? Here are the kinds of experiences you can have and some tips on how to prepare your trip!
09-08-2022
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My Magical Canadian Winter in Stunning Nova Scotia
To experience a Canadian winter is for many a dream. Here are some beautiful pictures of Nova Scotia where the snow fell this winter!
08-07-2022
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Dawson City to Chicken – An Epic Road Trip from Yukon to Alaska on the Top of the World Highway
Anne travelled from Dawson, Yukon, to Chicken, Alaska, via the famous "Top of the world highway". She tells us about her trip.
08-07-2022
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From Sea to Sea – Crossing Canada by Train
Marie's idea was to cross Canada by train, from Montreal to Vancouver, via Toronto or Winnipeg. 12 days of dreaming...
07-07-2022
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Grizzly Lake Trail, a True Canadian Wilderness Experience in Yukon
Beatrice went to Canada on a WHP to enjoy the Canadian landscape by hiking. Today, she takes us on the Grizzly Lake Trail!
29-06-2022
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The sun in New Zealand and Australia: How to protect yourself from it?
New Zealand is known for its incredible scenery, the All Blacks, kiwifruits and kiwibirds, adventure and nature. On the other hand, it is not necessarily known for its heat, unlike Australia, which immediately evokes sun and heat. One can easily be surprised by the power of the sun there, despite the fact that it is […]
22-06-2022
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Into the Wild in Canada, the Country with 200+ National Parks to Explore
In Canada, discover the 48 national parks, 4 national marine conservation areas and 170 national historic sites managed by Parks Canada.
21-06-2022
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Indian Summer and the Perfect Canadian Cottage Weekend
Spending a weekend in a cottage (or chalet) during your WHV Canada and during the Indian summer... A certain idea of happiness!
13-06-2022
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Arriving in New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa: a few tips
Your WHV year in New Zealand has just begun, here are our best tips for starting it off with peace of mind!
09-06-2022
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Job hunting and interview tips from Angelina Spadaro, HR professional
Angelina Spadaro helps prospective and existing immigrants prepare for their job interview in Canada.
09-06-2022
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Settling down or Van Life: How to live your Working Holiday Visa in New Zealand?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of these lifestyles? If these questions have already crossed your mind, then this story is for you!
08-06-2022
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We tried dog sledding, an amazing bucket list canadian experience
The Canadian winter is rich in activities: skiing, sledding, ice skating... And of course one of the most typical activities: dog sledding.
08-06-2022
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3 years of Working Holiday Visa in New Zealand: it’s life changing!
On October 1st, 2019, I was flying to the antipode of Belgium to start a new journey: my WHV in New Zealand. Going to New Zealand wasn’t a big life project, it wasn’t the result of a life changing event or a big questioning. It was just an obvious choice. I had already lived in […]
04-06-2022
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WHV issued but not ready to travel to Canada yet? Here are your options
Many of you are wondering if you can leave Canada during your WHV. The answer is yes! Read more about it...
03-06-2022
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Can I travel to Canada after starting the Working Holiday Permit application process?
Keep in mind that ultimately, the decision to let you enter Canada or not is determined by a border services officer upon arrival.
02-06-2022
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Canadian Sales Tax 101 (GST, PST, HST)
In Canada, two value-added taxes are added to the price of most products and services—a federal tax and a provincial tax.
28-02-2022
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Going Out to Eat in Montreal/Canada? Our Tips for Foreign Foodies!
If you are going to a restaurant in Montreal for the first time, there are a couple of things you should know!
28-02-2022
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9 simple steps to get ready to apply for your Working Holiday permit to Canada
Here are 9 Simple Steps to Get Ready to Apply for Your Working Holiday Permit to Canada (passport, police certificate...)
23-02-2022
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