Working Holiday in Canada - The Ultimate Gap Year to Work & Travel Canada

Name: Working Holiday in Canada - The Ultimate Gap Year to Work & Travel Canada
Brand: Global Work & Travel
SKU: 261436
Rating: 4.76 (42 reviews)

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Location

Canada

Length

52+ weeks

Program Tags

Adventure Travel After College Au Pair Camp Jobs Internships Jobs Post-High School Work Exchanges Working Holiday

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Program Details

Activities

Backpacking Mountain Climbing Skiing Snowboarding

Timeframe

Fall Spring Summer Winter Year Round

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Age Max

Pricing

Starting Price

1495

Price Details

A small deposit is all that’s required to get started and assigned a Trip Coordinator.

Save time and money with a guaranteed job match before you arrive
Unlimited extra matches throughout your stay
Dedicated Trip Coordinator
Working holiday visa guidance
Personal Travel Concierge
Private airport transfer
4 nights of hostel accommodation
"Welcome to Canada" group orientation
Local life essentials
Vancouver sightseeing tour
Vancouver Lookout pass
Day trip to Whistler
Overnight stay in Las Vegas
Permanent accommodation support
Tax return assistance
Ongoing support from our local team
24/7 Global Emergency Line
gWorld access
Talk, share & meet up with other global travellers online via our exclusive social network

What's Not Included (Extra)

Flights, travel insurance, visa, criminal background check, souvenirs & spending money.

Last Updated: Aug 09, 2023

Last Reviewed: Sep 20, 2023

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About Program

Hands down, Canada has the best scenery in the world! With the dramatic change of seasons, Canada is truly a country with something for everyone.

Global Work & Travel is here to ensure your working holiday in Canada is smooth, seamless & more importantly, unforgettable! We’ll provide step-by-step guidance so you’ll arrive knowing that all those stressful essentials will be sorted before you even leave your home country.

Our local team will set you up with a guaranteed job match pre-arrival to start earning a local income, private airport transfer & 4 nights of hostel accommodation when you first arrive, a welcome orientation with assistance with a Canadian bank & tax account, your new mobile number & a range of awesome local Canadian experiences such as a day trip to Whistler, Vancouver sightseeing tour, an overnight stay in Las Vegas, plus more!

By getting started today, you’re not just signing up for a Working Holiday, you’re signing up for the best two years of your life!

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Program Highlights

Guaranteed job match before your arrival and unlimited extra matches throughout your 2 year stay!
Private airport transfer & 4 nights of hostel accommodation in Vancouver when you first arrive, with permanent accommodation support.
Working Holiday Visa application assistance, Canadian SIM Canadian bank account,Tax File Number and tax return assistance.
Local Canadian experiences; Trip to Whistler, Vancouver sight-seeing tour, Vancouver lookout pass & complimentary overnight stay in Las Vegas!
Personal Trip Coordinator, ongoing support from our local team in Canada & 24/7 Global Emergency Line.

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4.76 Rating

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Rating Spread Gap Year

5 rating 76.19%
4 rating 23.81%
3 rating 0%
2 rating 0%
1 rating 0%

Housing 4.25
Support 4.9
Fun 4.7
Value 4.7
Safety 4.85

Good for Solo Travelers, Adventure travelers

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Global Work & Travel were fantastic help when it came to plannning my trip to Canada. Eimear was great help and was always there to answer any questions I had about the visa, accomdation etc and was always available to go on a call to discuss these matters.
Overall I've gotten great support and have been welcomed by the team and meeting other travellers who are also travelling solo has added a lot of value to the experience.

I would strongly recommend going with Global Work & Travel to anyone whos thinking of coming to Canada.

Pros

Getting the chance to visit top tourist attractions like Grouse Mountain etc
Meeting new people on my travels
Trying Canadain dishes such as poutine

Cons

Global Work & Travel were fantastic help when it came to plannning my trip to Canada. Eimear was great help and was always there to answer any questions I had about the visa, accomdation etc and was always available to go on a call to discuss these matters. I would strongly recommend going with Global Work & Travel to anyone whos thinking of coming to Canada.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?

One thing I would do differently would be to organise accomdation for when my stay at the hostel is up before I left for Canada

Pros

Getting the chance to visit top tourist attractions like Grouse Mountain etc
Meeting new people on my travels
Trying Canadain dishes such as poutine

Cons

My experience with Global work and travel was great, they were a warm and welcoming team that really made it easy for myself to settle into the new country. Eimear was always there to answer any questions we had, and would make sure we had everything we needed to make sure our departure and arrivals went as smoothly as possible. It was also great to meet like minded travellers from around the world that had singed up with Global work and travel.. just knowing that you’re not alone and there are people on the same boat as you is really comforting feeling and can add so much more value and excitement to your trip away from home.

Pros

Meeting new people from all around the world
Saves the stress of independent travelling
Constant support from the team and community

Cons

Sea to Sky Gondola lookout - Squamish, Canada BC

My experience was awesome! The team were always very responsive and made everything in my trip from NZ to Canada flow smoothly.
Eimear was always willing to help and happy to give advice and answer all my questions! And it never felt like I was asking too many questions.
I was excited to get to Canada but had no idea which area to choose, I knew I loved the outdoors and nature - and where I got paired with, it really hit the nail on the head!
Overall, I've felt so supported and welcomed by the team and meeting other travellers in the same boat as me helped add a lot of value to the experience. 10/10!!

Pros

Felt very supported and comfortable
Helpful
New experience

Cons

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Northern lights. One thing off the bucket list!!

Working with Global and my support coordinator Eimear was absolutely amazing, if you’re unsure whether to go through a company I would definitely recommend Global!
Revelstoke is a small little ski town but with lots going on in the summer (like, lots!) it’s perfect for a good work/life balance and a quiet place to enjoy the ideal Canadian weather!
I would say that it’s not the easiest to travel out of if you don’t have a car. There are bus services but they don’t run too regularly. It’s an amazing place for meeting people from all across the world because Revelstoke is such a sought after destination!

Pros

Opportunity to learn snow sports!
Meeting people from around the world
Good work/life balance

Cons

Not easy to travel out of (revy) without own transport

Life in Canada has been an awesome and epic experience!
Have had amazing help from global and Eimear (they make everything so smooth and easy).
Never thought a working holiday would give me so many memories, friendships and joy.
Can only recommend anyone thinking about a next adventure to take this one and go for it.
If not sure what to do this or next year, I would definitely say that doing this will make you stronger physically and mentally with challenges that come through living in another country.

Pros

Well supported throughout your trip
Living in a new country made so easy
Making friendships and memories

Cons

If wanting to travel excessively, be aware that some jobs require 40 hours minimum a week
Some staff housing may be a tad dated
Solo travellers without a driving licence will need to make good friendships

Global has helped me obtain my visa, sort my flights and source me a job. Eimear my travel director has been an amazing help throughout my time in Canada so far and has checked up on me about my job and offered any answers to questions I have had. Eimear has also helped me look for my winter job even after I’ve arrived and been here for 4 months. This working holiday for the short part has helped me gain confidence, experience a new way of living and meet incredible people. Thank you Global!!!!!

Pros

Meet new people
Gain confidence
See and experience a new part of the world

Maria was such an amazing help with my trip to Canada. This was my first trip overseas and Maria really helped with everything from my worries/concerns to making sure I get the job I really wanted to experience whilst here. She was in constant communication with me which was nice and never made me feel like a burden when I asked one of my many questions.

Since arriving to Canada, I've been to orientation and Mark was great! He made the place feel safe and exciting and was happy to answer any questions.

Pros

Great workers
Amazing job opportunities

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Chrissy Rapley

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Working Holiday in Canada - The Ultimate Gap Year to Work & Travel Canada

Job Title

General Manager (Canada)

Chrissy has worked for Global Work & Travel for almost 9 years, starting as a Program Coordinator, moving to Partner Relations, and now to the position of General Manager of the company's Canadian office. Although she has travelled extensively, Chrissy loves to introduce customers to Canada where she's from, and make sure they are 100% prepared and excited for the adventure ahead! Her team handles inbound coordination and support for customers on the Working Holiday Canada trip!

What is your favorite travel memory?

I did a massive hike from the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica to the Pacific Coast; a journey that lasted 27 days. I was absolutely amazed by the rainforest, beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity in Costa Rica. I've been twice since to check out our Sloth & Wildlife Sanctuary, and Sea Turtle Conservation centre!

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I used to work in a law firm and I found the day to day subject matter was unrewarding and demotivating. Working for a company that brings meaningful travel opportunities to people from all stages of life has been a game changer. There's nothing better than introducing customers to life-changing travel opportunities!
If you're going to work full-time and stay engaged, you need to be proud of the company you work for, and feel that your efforts make a positive difference to your customers, and the planet.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

My favourite stories are the ones of our customers who were incredibly nervous to travel, and almost changed their mind several times. They were stuck a rut in their lives at home, and didn't know how to get out! With a lot of encouragement from our team, these customer took the plunge, and never looked back.

I remember one customer in particular who was very nervous to come to Canada for her Working Holiday, and even tried to cancel her trip! Once she arrived with the support of our team, she met a great group of friends, and was promoted at work within her first two months. She had a great year in the town she was in, learned to ski and snowboard, and saved some money. She then bought a van, and went on a 8 week road trip across Canada. Not only did she gain great work experience but she gained independence, met lifelong friends, made endless memories, and expanded her comfort zone exponentially.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

It's so hard to pick just one!

In terms of destinations, I'm very interested in seeing South Africa, and would love to volunteer at the Monkey Rehabilitation Project in South Africa. The foundation just released a documentary on YouTube that showcases the success of their foster mother programme for orphaned baby monkeys, and I would love to contribute to the fantastic research and rehabilitation work they are doing.

We also have our Big 5 Wildlife & Conservation project in South Africa which would come in close second for the chance to do be apart of their research, tracking, and conservation efforts.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

What makes us so unique is the incredible range of trips we offer. There is truly a trip for every age, every interest, and every experience and comfort level; whether they just graduated high school and want to work at a ski resort, or are in their late 70's and want to volunteer or teach overseas.
While having a wonderful time volunteering or teaching or working overseas, our customers are contributing to efforts to improve education, employment rates, habit and animal conservation, and so on.

We are all travellers ourselves, and we want to make sure every traveller feels supported, equipped, and excited for their adventure. We can tell we're excelling in this regard by the great feedback, pictures, and thank-you cards we receive, the travellers and students that sign up for more trips after their first!

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

All of us working at Global Work & Travel have had a travel experience change our lives in a wonderful way which makes us genuinely excited to support our customers through their own adventures.

If you have staff that are naturally eager to launch a new trip, or to answer a customer's call or question, you're going to have a successful company that draws attention, recommendations, and return traveller and students.

Liam Anderson

Global Sales Manager

Jay Maynard

Chief Sales Officer

About Global Work & Travel

As the easy way to work & travel around the world, Global Work & Travel specialises in trips that let our travellers experience the world in a meaningful way. Our travellers are more than just tourists. They want to dive into their trip and do something real, from learning languages, getting their hands dirty, building their life skills or even...

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Working Holiday in Canada - The Ultimate Gap Year to Work & Travel Canada

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