Live Life Team
Canada is proving to be an increasingly popular location for people looking to take a gap year in North America. When it comes to working visas, students and young travellers are allowed to work for up to 18 months in the country, which makes it a far more attractive option than the US, where only four-month working visas are offered.
There is a whole host of cultural activities to discover in the Canadian cities, with Montreal currently seen as having one of the most vibrant music scenes in the world. A rich history of immigration has brought a whole host of diverse cultures into the country, and, as well as the local French-Canadian population, places like Montreal, Toronto and Calgary are home to a diverse mix of ethnicities.
Of course, Canada can provide the perfect setting for adventurous getaways, with the northern tip of the Rockies near Calgary being especially popular with winter sports enthusiasts. Ski and snowboarding schools also provide instructor-training courses which allow participants to train for an internationally recognised qualification. Canada is also an ideal place for anyone looking to learn French, as, not only is it possible to work in French-speaking areas, but English will also be widely used.
Accommodation in Canada will be every bit as reliable as that in the US, and there is a range of hostels in the major cities, such as Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal, that will prove to be good value. Flights to these destinations are also coming down in price.
