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What is a working holiday? All you need to know!
Moving to Canada from the UK can seem like an overwhelming process but I want to break it down to make it easier for you.
Why choose Canada for your Working Holiday?
- Working holiday visa opportunities for UK & British citizens!
- Metropolitan cities like Toronto, Vancouver & Montreal (coming soon)
- Expansive wilderness with some of the most beautiful scenery worldwide (coming soon)
- Stereotypically friendly people throughout the country (coming soon)
How to get a working holiday visa for Canada
- Basic requirements
- Eligibility criteria
- Application process and timeline
Where to visit: Best cities and regions for A Canadian WHV
British Columbia
- 19 activities in Whistler if you don’t ski
- A trip to Virgin Falls near Tofino on Vancouver Island, BC
Alberta
- Banff & Jasper – National Parks and tourism jobs (coming soon)
- Canoeing Lake Louise: 7 simple ways to prepare
- 10 Stunning hikes in Canmore you can walk to
- EEOR Hike in Alberta – The East End of Rundle
- Grassi Lakes Hike in Canmore: The popular trail
- Quarry Lake walking trail in the Canmore Rockies
- Spring Creek Canmore: A Beautiful boardwalk trail
- How to walk the Bow River Loop trail in Canmore
- Three Sisters Canmore: How to find the viewpoint
New Brunswick
- Kayaking the world’s highest tides at Hopewell Rocks, NB
- Visiting the St Martins Sea Caves in New Brunswick
- Remarkable coastal drive along the Fundy Trail Parkway
Cost of living in Canada for those on a Gap year
Rent costs in cities (coming soon)
Food and transport expenses (coming soon)
Budget tips for gap year & working travellers (coming soon)
Finding jobs on your WHV Canada gap year
Lists of popular job types, Jobs by region (coming soon)
CV and resume types (coming soon)
Where to find jobs in Canada (coming soon)
Top things to do on your Working Holiday to Canada
(coming soon)
Helpful Resources for planning your own gap year to Canada
- Canada Immigration and application site (coming soon)
- Travel Insurance guide (coming soon)
- Packing checklists (coming soon)
- Budget planner downloads (coming soon)
- Language learning apps for French provinces (coming soon)
- Money transfers and banks (coming soon)
- Phone & sims (coming soon)
Want to Learn More about Working Holidays & other Gap Year destinations?
Since you’ve seen everything there is to offer about Canada so far on the site, here is some more working holiday inspiration ready for you and your upcoming trip:
- The advantages and disadvantages of working abroad
- Gap Year Jobs To Consider During Your Year Abroad