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Flying 101 – A Comprehensive Guide for First-Time Air Travellers
Here's a guide to flying for the first time. We hope it will help reduce your stress. Have a good trip and enjoy your WHV!
25-05-2023
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What’s the deal with “actual” and “feels-like” temperatures in Canada?
In Canada it can be as cold as it is hot. One of the challenges of integration is to acclimatise to the temperatures which can be very intense.
24-05-2023
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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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Guide
Brazilian Culture 101 for your Working Holiday Adventure
Brazilian culture is a complex culture, full of colour and joy but also full of contradictions and inequalities.
27-04-2023
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Interview
A successful new life in Canada’s Northwest Territories for Ghyslain
Ghyslain, after 2 Working Holiday Visa in Canada and 1 world tour, chose to settle in the Northwest Territories.
27-04-2023
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Interview
The Challenges of Going Home After 8 Years in Canada for Stéphanie, a French “Returnee”
French returnee: Stéphanie tells us about the difficulties of her return to France, near Bordeaux, after living in Montreal for 8 years.
26-04-2023
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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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Interview
Elizabeth, Human Resources Director in Quebec City
Elizabeth, Director of Human Resources in the hotel and restaurant industry in Quebec City, shares her experience and advice.
14-04-2023
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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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Interview
Bringing a Family on a Working Holiday Experience in Canada? David Did It!
David went on a WHV in Canada with his family. He explains us his steps, his project, his feelings on arrival...
30-03-2023
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Interview
A Canadian Road Trip Without Buying a Car? Chloé Did It!
Chloé tells us about her road trip across Canada... without buying a car! Planes, buses, carpooling... were her allies.
29-03-2023
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Interview
After Australia and Canada, Clément’s Tricky Working Holiday Experience in New Zealand
Clément tells us about his first WHV in Australia and Canada, and his current experience in New Zealand...
16-03-2023
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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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Guide
Must-Try Winter Experiences and Activities in Canada 
Enjoy your WHV during winter in Canada: snow and ice offer plenty of activities! Skating, hockey, dog sledding, cottage...
11-10-2022
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Guide
10+ Common and Rare Animals to Meet in Canada
Animals of Canada: moose, caribou, polar bear, whale, beaver, pika, squirrel, raccoon, grizzly, black bear, wolf, coyote...
11-10-2022
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Tons of Fun Summer Activities to Enjoy in Canada
Enjoying summer in Canada during your WHV, after a long winter, there is nothing more awesome: festivals, hiking, national parks, swimming...
12-09-2022
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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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Guide
9 Unique Yukon Experiences to Spice up Your Working Holiday Adventure in Canada
During a WHV Canada, go on an adventure to the Yukon to live exceptional experiences: northern lights, midnight sun, hiking, wildlife!
24-06-2022
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