Welcome to the Ski Season in Canada resources page!
Here you’ll find all of our favourite resources for working a ski season in Canada.
Almost everything listed here is tried and tested by us and comes with a personal recommendation.
There are are a few services mentioned that I am unable to use myself due to nationality reasons but it is my personal belief that they are worth using.
Don’t forget to check out our IEC application support group, O Canada! It has over 42k members.
There are affiliate links below. If you purchase something through these links, I may receive a small percentage at no cost to you.
Travel insurance
BestQuote is partnered with some of the largest insurance providers in Canada. Through them, it is possible to renew, compare and purchase IEC-specific insurance policies up to 2 years in length.
Cover-More provides 12 month long travel insurance policies for Australians and Kiwis, optional winter sports coverage. To purchase online, head to Letz Travel. Use CANADASKI50 for $50
True Traveller provide long stay policies to permanent residents of EEA countries such as the UK, Ireland, France and Germany (no minimum residency requirements). Unlimited visits home are allowed. I used True Traveller for my ski season in Canada.
Travel resources
Wise, formerly known as TransferWise, is an online money transfer service with low fees and excellent exchange rates. Great to use when moving to Canada for a ski season
I use Tangerine for banking in Canada. They have free bank accounts. If you sign up to Tangerine with my orange key (52249338S1), you’ll receive a bonus cash amount in your account. Canadian ID is needed to open an account
Bag and luggage shipping service, ideal for sending ski and snowboard equipment home during a working holiday. 5% discount with this link
Travel inspiration
Head to our partner website, Off Track Travel, for all things Canadian travel inspiration!
