Taking a Gap Year in Canada
The ten provinces and three territories of Canada form a country larger than the United States. Canada is a land of contrasts; the vast, flat wheat producing prairies, sit alongside the towering, jagged peaks of the Canadian Rockie Mountains. In such a landscape, gap years come in all shapes and sizes. Make sure you check the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for travel advice, and visa information. And research the climate for the part of Canada you are heading to as the temperature extremes of hot and cold are far greater than we are used to in the UK.
Ski Instructor Courses Canada
Improve your skiing and snowboarding technique and qualify to teach the basics to tourists at some of Canada's premier winter resorts, including Whistler and Lake Louise. Some of the courses offered by our advertisers below also guarantee a paid job at the end of your gap year course.
Canadian Working Holiday Visas
Get help with finding employment in Canada with support, advice and tips from some of the best gap year companies. There is a wide range of work available if you are persistent and are flexible about the type of work you are willing to do. There are season opportunities in the winter sports resorts, and when the snow melts you will find plenty of work in bars and cafes, harvest work, and jobs on farms.
Employer: Lattitude
Gap Year Type: Child Care, Cultural, Teaching, Voluntary
Country: Canada
Lattitude offer Outdoor Activity placements at camps run by the YMCA/YWCA. These outdoor camps are often located in stunning locations across the beautiful Canadian countryside. As a volunteer you will be expected to lead groups in a range of activities, from canoeing and kayaking to climbing and life saving skills. You may also have to act as a camp councilor from time to time, and pitch in where any general maintenance is needed in the camp.
Accommodation is included, sometimes in the form of a log cabin or a tepee! And meals are either provided or else you will be self catering, depending upon your location. During holidays or at the conclusion of your placement, you will have the opportunity to explore this amazing country. Details: Read more...
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Adventure travelEmployer: Real Gap Our trips and tours across the globe offer the perfect combination of adrenalin-fuelled activities, cultural immersion and sightseeing. Whether you want to unleash your wild side with lions on the African plains or take in the best of Thailand, we can help you plan your ultimate gap year trip! | Ski / Snowboard Instructor Course Employer: Non Stop Ski and Snowboard Whether you're planning to spend time as a ski or snowboard instructor, or you just want to learn to ride at a professional level, NONSTOP’s courses are the way forward |
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