Banff Travel Answers

You have signed up with an agency to work in Canada? You do know that you will need to also get the approval from the Canadian Government for you to work in Canada. you might look at the Government of Canada web site which covers who and who may not work in Canada and how to go about doing the paper work if you intend to apply to work in Canada. If you intend not to apply to the Government of Canada for the proper visa, and then when you get to the Immigration and Customs at your arrival airport in Canada and tell them you plan to visit for 6/7 months, they will ask you what your means of support will be. You better be prepared with a good story.

Hi, Yes my visa application is being processed so I am going through all the correct channels. Basically, this agency are in partnership with Go International in Vancouver and they hold recruitment contracts with the ski resorts Sunshine Village, Panorama and a few others. I'll be on the offical Canada Working Holiday programme but by paying an agency fee in the UK, it gaurentees me work for when I get there as it'll all be pre-arranged and I wont have the trouble of trying to find work in a very competitive market. I've done extensive research on this company as they offer opportunities worldwide, both working and volunteering and I've also spoken to people who have been to canada on the programme and they said it was great x

Great to hear that you are going through the correct channels, so many don't. Enjoy your working holiday in Banff, it is a beautiful area of our country.

Hi I'm looking at doing the exact same thing, preferably working in Banff, but if not then probably Vancouver. I'm in Australia and the agency I've been talking to charge1500 for their services. It seems steep can I ask what your agency charged you? I'm planning on getting there in November and staying for atleast the ski season if not longer :)

Hi I'm looking at doing the exact same thing, preferably working in Banff, but if not then probably Vancouver. I'm in Australia and the agency I've been talking to charge1500 for their services. It seems steep can I ask what your agency charged you? I'm planning on getting there in November and staying for atleast the ski season if not longer :)

Hi, My agency is £750 so I suppose it's around the same in dollars? Just waiting for my visa application now and to see whether I got my first preference of banff...fingers crossed! Good luck to you too, let me know how you get on :) x

Hiya! I'm doing the same too!! Except i havent paid to ensure i get a job, i have paid BUNAC to help me get a job, accomdation etc. I'm from the UK, traveling alone and going in October (2012) and also am going to stay at SameSun backpackers. When are you going? x