Canada
Canada is a dream destination for many gap year travellers. Partly because of the winter sports scene, but also because of the sheer size and diversity of experiences available in such a huge country. The cities and ski resorts are great if you have are from a country which is eligible for the Canadian working holiday visa programme, and the amazing countryside is perfect for walkers and hikers in the summer as well as the skiers and snowboarders amongst you. Use the companies on this page to help you with finding work in Canada, backpacker tours, ski jobs and even ski training courses. There is so much to see and do in this country that it will just be the start of your planning for your year out in Canada.
Canada
Ski le Gap
Learn to be a Ski / Snowboard Instructor and have guaranteed work in Tremblant!
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Trek America
With year round departures and over 50 unique “road trips” from 3 to 64 days, TrekAmerica guarantees you the freedom of the open road and the adventure of a lifetime!
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EA Ski & Snowboard
Get paid to ski for your gap year – EA Ski & Snowboard provide the only way you can combine training, instructor certifications and a guaranteed instructor job offer - all in one season! (Instructor Internship Programs)
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Intrax
Volunteering in Belize, Brazil, Ghana, India, Mexico, Peru, Thailand and more. Projects with children, education, health and the environment. Internships and Jobs in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
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Canada Working Holidays and Gap Year Opportunities
So what is so special about Canada as a destination for a backpacker on a working holiday visa? Well the working holiday visa is a massive bonus in itself. As long as you are aged between 18 and 35 and from an eligible country (other eligibility criteria does apply), you could find yourself working legally and earning cash on your gap year travels in the second largest country in the world.
Canada is famous for its high standard of living, so you may even be able to save some of the cash you are earning whilst working there. The kinds of temporary jobs available to travellers are similar to those you would find in any westernised country. You should be able to find seasonal work in hotels, resorts, restaurants and bars, or casual work at events and tourist attractions. If you have office experience then there are plenty of agencies and businesses that can help you out while you are on your year out.
There are parts of Canada that really do still feel like wilderness, so it is a great country to explore on a tour or try out some adventure travel. You could try white water rafting, canoeing or even horseback riding through some of the worlds most spectacular scenery including Banff, Jasper and the Canadian Rockies. Check out the companies on this page or in our adventure section for more details. Don’t forget that Canada is famous for its fantastic winter sports. Whether you want to train as a ski or snowboard instructor, find a job at a ski resort or just take some time out on the slopes, our winter sports section can help. What next? If you are working, doing extreme sports or skiing, it is vital to make sure that your travel insurance covers you. The insurance companies on this site are well used to dealing with gap year travellers and backpackers and can offer comprehensive coverage at competitive prices.
