BACKCOUNTRY CANADA TRAVEL GUIDE
Your stepping-stone to the wilderness of Western Canada with valuable tips on visas, work and travel, budget travel. I introduce you to unique English language schools and wilderness ranches and suitable guest ranch for your western cowboying experience. Here you find a selection of TOP Guided Tours and Attractions to make the most of your bucket list trip.
Canada is known for secluded campsites, best places to backpack, hike, and camp. Find out what off-road driving in the Canadian wilderness is all about.
Best of all, I teach you basic wilderness skills you need to survive in the wilderness. Discover the best Canadian small town rodeos and the wild west and – how to meet the locals. My blog posts keep you updated with insider travel tips and inspirations.
START HERE Plan Your Wilderness Adventure
It can be difficult to know where to start when planning your dream trip to Canada. What’s the first step? Where do you gather all the information? Here you’ll find links to the pages and best articles on this site related to planning a trip to Canada – whether it’s a two-week Wilderness Adventure or a one or two-year-long stay.
Getting Around
Work & Travel
Wilderness Camping
Trip Planner
My Trip Planner gives you information on backcountry destinations in Western Canada. Here you also find “good to know” insider tips with general Canada facts, where to find the best topo maps, about wildlife, climate and weather. Find out what kind of backcountry accommodation is available, about car rental and everything else you need to know for your trip. The information and advice are taken from my own travels and from my years of living on the edge of the wilderness.
Destinations
Good to Know
Book & Plan
See & Do
Travel Blog
How to travel light with Carry-on only
Have you ever thought of ditching your bulky suitcase and travel light with carry-on only? You have come to the right place. During my recent backpacking trip to Portugal, I travelled with a 40-litre backpack weighing only just over 12 kilograms. The backpack held all my belongings for the four-week trip and it was January, the middle of winter. I […]
How to find the best airfare deal for Canada
Most of our trip planning starts with the tiresome, repeated search for the cheapest flight and best airfare deal to our travel destination. Flight travel still adds up to one of the largest expenses for a trip to Canada, or anywhere else in the world of travel. Still, there are amazing flight deals out there to be discovered if you […]
How To Find Free Camping In Canada
Free camping in Canada is known as boondocking, dry camping or wild camping, and can be found all over Canada. Don’t let high fees and crowded campgrounds keep you from going on a backcountry camping adventure; free camping in Canada is totally possible and it will boost your budget. During my recent camping trip, I stayed in some of the […]
Kelowna Itinerary – Six Days in Kelowna, British Columbia
Kelowna, the third largest metropole in British Columbia is centrally located and a great home base for exploring the beautiful Okanagan Valley. The name Kelowna is adopted from the indigenous people and means “grizzly bear”. The hot Okanagan climate makes Kelowna ideal for outdoor fun, whether on the lake or in the surrounding hills. Pack your hiking boots and climb some […]
The Road To Bella Coola – Wilderness town in Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest
Venturing to Bella Coola, the little town at the end of the road is a journey like no other. The unique town can be reached by sea on a BC ferry vessel, skipping along the spectacular mountainous coastline of British Columbia, or by air cruising above and around the highest mountains in BC. I chose to drive 457 km on highway […]
Why I decided to buy a Toyota RAV4 for my next road trip
Choosing a vehicle for road tripping is not the same experience for everyone. What kind of vehicle to buy depends on your expectations, on your way of travel, on your comfort level and on your bank account. With the huge selection of vehicles available the options are endless. I’m looking for a vehicle for long-term travel to replace my old […]
11 Facts you should know about small town living in Canada
Do you rather live in a small country town and put up with small crap than committing to city life? I have experienced both, the anonymous lifestyle of big cities as well as the tightly knitted communities of small towns and rural communities in Canada. No matter what country you’re in, living in a small town and in a rural […]
The Truth about selling Rural Property in Canada
Many of us have sold rural properties, some of us more than once; others may still try to sell. How long did it take you to sign the deal? Has it been years and you’re still waiting for the right buyer? Selling property out in the country is different from selling a house or condo in a city. Depending on […]
RURAL PROPERTY FOR SALE LUMBY BC