Canada Gap Year Jobs, Programs & Trips

Canada is for everybody – whatever your age, whatever your interests it is likely that Canada has something for you. There are so many amazing programs available, perfect if you would like to take a gap year, go backpacking or find a job in Canada.

Paid Work, Internships and Tours in Canada

Working Holiday in Canada

• 4-24 months
• Price from £1,195

Internships in Canada

• 3-6 months
• Price from £1,295

Au Pair in Canada

• 9-12 months
• Price from £1,195

Summer Camp Counsellor in Canada

• 4 months
• £795

Winter Hospitality Work in Canada

• 23-28 weeks
• Price from £1,695

Ski / Snowboard Instructor Course + Job

• 4-11 weeks
• Price from £3945

Eastern Canada Adventure

• 9 days
• Price from £1381

Canadian Rockies & National Parks

• 14 days
• Price from £1,399

The Powder Rush

• 9 days
• Price from £1,836

Grand Canadian Trip

• 19 days
• Price from £3,571

Atlantic Canada Trip

• 6 days
• Price from £1,088

Travel & Backpacking in Canada

Snowcapped mountains and shimmering lakes, the wide open roads, Niagara Falls, historic Québec and the Maritime culture of the east are well documented, but that is just the tip of the iceberg, and by the way you can see them too!

From the Rockies in the west to Maritime Canada in the east, from Dawson City in the north to Toronto in the south, wherever you look there are so many different experiences to be enjoyed.

The scenery is known to be stunning, the welcome is genuine and heartfelt, there are some great train rides, the wildlife viewing is amongst the best in the world, the cities are cosmopolitan and vibrant, for the more adventurous there is white water rafting, mountain biking, canoe trips and if you thought the food was nothing more than a steak, then you are in for a big surprise.

Canada really will exceed your expectations and our gap year guide with tips for things to do, where to go and advice for the best trips, courses, jobs and programs will help you to book the perfect experience.

Canada Small Group Tours

So you want to experience the best cities and the great outdoors? Book a tour to Canada and see some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Local and international travel operators offer small group and overland adventure trips.

From cities like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to the mountains, lakes and glaciers – this stunning country will leave you in awe. Whistler, Banff and Lake Moraine are all highly recommended places to check out.

Canada is also an adventure destination with so many activities available year round including skiing, snowboarding and husky sledging.

Work in Canada

Working holidays and seasonal jobs in Canada are really popular with gappers and offer a flexible way to earn money and see the best locations of the country in your spare time. You can choose from lots of gap year jobs in Canada from professional positions in the main cities, to hospitality, childcare, summer camps and working at ski resorts.

Volunteer in Canada

There are lots of volunteering opportunities in Canada where you can help animals, nature and the environment. This is a unique experience where you will get to do something rewarding and be more than your average traveller.

Study in Canada

Canada’s endless landscape of mountains, lakes, rivers, forests and plains make it a winner for those who easily tire of library stacks. Niagara Falls, the Great Lakes and Jasper National Park offer breathtaking scenery, while multicultural cities and the fusion of British and French cultures make it a stimulating place to study.

With 10 universities in the QS World University Rankings Top 200, Canada is committed to education. Study at schools like McGill, McMaster, Toronto or Laval and you’ll walk out of Canada not just having spent a year skiing, rock climbing and biking but hopefully with some useful stuff in your head too.

Thousands of international students study abroad in Canada every year and there are lots of reputable colleges and universities to choose from. Language courses can be booked throughout the country, popular options include studying English or French in Quebec.

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