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A goldmine of info to get ready for your Working Holiday adventure—in-depth articles, step-by-step guides and feedback from Working Holiday permit holders.
Guide
How to choose a phone plan in Canada
If you’re planning on a WHV in Canada, it's essential to get a phone plan in Canada. This guide will help you pick the best plan.
04-12-2024
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Guide
The best time to travel to each of Canada’s provinces and territories
Canada is vast: it can be hard planning the best time to travel. This guide will help you plan when to visit each province/territory.
18-11-2024
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Article
Top things to do in Canada for Christmas
Use our guide to the best events and activities in Canada for Christmas to plan your festivities, from lights to markets and festivals.
08-11-2024
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Article
Things a foreigner dislikes about living in Toronto, Canada
There's lots to love about a working holiday in Toronto but nowhere is perfect, so here’s a list of what's not great about life in Toronto.
07-11-2024
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Offer
Wise: free first international money transfer, up to £ 3,000
Wise Offer on pvtistes.net: you can get a free first international money transfer if you've never used Wise before.
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Guide
Everything to know about living and working in the Yukon
Learn everything you need to know about life in the Yukon, a remote territory only a few brave IEC permit holders will venture into.
16-10-2024
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Article
Visa Application Centres (VACs) Map for Canada
Biometrics are taken in person in one of Canada’s Visa Application Centres (VACs). Some countries have several VACs, others none.
03-10-2024
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Guide
Everything you need to know about living, working and studying in Edmonton
Learn all about Edmonton, an up-and-coming destination for people wishing to live, work or study in Alberta, Canada.
30-09-2024
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Article
WHV in Ontario: Simplify Your Path to Permanent Residency in the Province (OINP)
How a Working Holiday Visa in Ontario Can Facilitate Your Path to Permanent Residency in the Province (OINP)?
27-09-2024
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Article
Top things to do in Canada during the fall
Make the most of the fall season in Canada using our guide to the best fall events and activities across the country.
26-09-2024
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Article
Air Transat special offer for family of pvtistes.net members
Are you a working holiday maker wanting to travel with family members? They can qualify for a free 23 kg checked bag too!
17-09-2024
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Article
FAQ: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Everything you need to know about the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). We answer all your questions.
16-09-2024
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Interview
Manon, back in France after spending 5 years in Canada
Manon embarked on a working holiday in Canada and ended up staying 5 years. In 2021, she decided to return to France and go back to school.
05-09-2024
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Guide
Self-employment and freelancing in Canada FAQ
Working for yourself and going to Canada? Find out about freelancing, self-employment status, invoicing, getting paid, filing a tax return.
16-08-2024
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Article
15 of the best weekend trips from Toronto
Toronto is an ideal base for weekend trips away in Canada and the US. You’ll be spoilt for choice for where to go when you read our guide.
13-08-2024
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Article
Passport validity when applying for a Canadian Working Holiday (or another IEC permit)
Many of you often ask us questions about the validity of your passport when applying for a Canadian Working Holiday Visa/Permit.
07-08-2024
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Compare prices for home or auto insurance in Canada
Taking out insurance of around ten dollars per month will save you from much higher expenses in the event of damage.
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Article
What to have in your Working Holiday adventure first-aid kit
Here are some must-have products that you really should pack in your first-aid kit for a Working Holiday Visa!
01-08-2024
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Article
Top 12 faux pas to avoid when visiting or living in Canada
Canadians have a reputation for being nice, but there are still common faux pas to avoid when in Canada. Here are 12 of the most important.
29-07-2024
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Article
Everything you need to know about the Canadian tax return
Here's everything you need to know about filing your Canadian tax return if you worked in Canada during the tax income year.
25-07-2024
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Article
Important tips for your job search on a working holiday abroad
Whether at home or abroad, job searching is no walk in the park. So we’re sharing some tips for how to find a job during your working holiday.
23-07-2024
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Article
What is the Working Holiday Visa? How do I get one?
The Working Holiday Visa, also known as the WHV, is intended for 18 to 35 year olds who wish to travel and work abroad.
23-07-2024
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Guide
Everything you need to know about living, working or studying in Calgary
Calgary is a popular destination with IEC permit holders wishing to live, work or study in Alberta, Canada.
19-07-2024
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Interview
Séverine, how a 1 year working holiday in Canada turned into 14 years
Séverine moved from France to Canada on a working holiday permit, and she stayed way longer than she had planned for. Read more!
19-07-2024
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Article
Settling in Ontario through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Settle in the province of Ontario (Canada) with the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).
09-07-2024
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Offer
Air Canada: airfare between Canada and France with 2 free checked bags
If you hold a student or work visa and are travelling between Canada and France, get 2 checked bags for free with Air Canada.
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Article
How to create a Wise account and get your first international money transfer for free with pvtistes.net
Comment bénéficier d'un premier transfert d'argent à l'international sans frais de transfert, à hauteur de 3 000 £ grâce à pvtistes.net ?
04-07-2024
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Interview
Marie, 2 years in Canada followed by tour of South America
Having completed two years of WHV in Canada, Marie is getting ready to go explore South America for a few months!
28-06-2024
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Offer
Virtual workshops for WHV departure preparation
Are you going on a WHV France? Sign up for our departure preparation workshops (banking, insurance, housing, etc.).
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Article
10 free things to do in Toronto
It's not always easy to combine travel in Canada with a small budget! Here are 10 ideas for free or cheap things to do in Toronto.
27-06-2024
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Interview
Lisa, recently arrived in Toronto on a WHV (Working Holiday Visa)
Lisa arrived in Toronto, Canada three months ago for her working holiday. Read about her experience so far!
27-06-2024
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Interview
Romane, realising her childhood dream of moving to Canada
Romane has wanted to move to Canada since she was 13. Thanks to the Working Holiday Permit, her dream has become reality.
27-06-2024
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Article
What is International Experience Canada (IEC)?
International Experience Canada (IEC) gives 18-35 year-old travellers from 34 selected countries the opportunity to work in Canada.
19-06-2024
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Article
10 free things to do in Vancouver
It's not always easy to combine travel in Canada with a small budget! Here are 10 ideas for free activities and things to do in Vancouver.
18-06-2024
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Story
How to pack like a pro for your trip to Canada
If you're overwhelmed with how exactly to pack for your IEC permit - or epic holiday - in Canada, check out our packing tips.
31-05-2024
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Article
Canada immigration fees for temporary permits and permanent residence
Depending on the type of permit you have chosen to travel to Canada (visitor, study, work, etc.), here are the fees you will have to pay.
30-05-2024
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