Hi peeps, My big trip through Canada is only three weeks away now and I’m starting to feel nervous 😬 So I thought I’d post here to ask y’all a few things, mainly about socialising and meeting folks. - specifics about my travels at the bottom

1.) I’m still looking for couch surfing hosts in Vancouver and Toronto. People on beWelcome aren’t really answering. Is there some advice? Or advice on cheap accommodation for 1-3 nights in those towns? Or maybe even some of y’all who’d like to hosts me :)

2.) what are some good ways to meet people on the road? Are there social media apps that are favoured in Canada? Specific places for travellers? (YMCA, hostels, clubs…?)

3.) any other things you’d like to tell me? XD

My trip is: arriving in Vancouver on the 25th of Juli, renting a car on the next day. Plans to travel the west for about 3 weeks. Domestic flight to Toronto on the 16th of August, rental car in Toronto on the 17th, driving around Ontario and the east for two weeks. Departure from Toronto on the first of September.

  • Rentlar@lemmy.ca
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    4 days ago

    Ah shit, I woulda totally had you over in Vancouver, if I wasn’t away on a trip myself around when you arrive. Maybe after Aug 5th I could, if you haven’t moved to another city.

    1. hostels in Canada are generally fine, not luxury but social. Vancouver’s Chinatown is cheap, downtown and well connected. However the downside with the cheap area there is the street can smell and there are plenty of homeless people, minding their own business. Otherwise you’ll be on the outskirts.

    2. if you’re getting to know people my age, instagram is pretty popular (i dont have it)

    3. people are generally nice all over Canada, hospitality will vary by area and person. Go to nightclubs Fri and Sat mostly if you’re into that. Social spots are cafes bars and beaches.