How To Apply For A Canadian Working Holiday Visa – IEC 2020
Posted December 1, 2019 in How To Guide, Working Holiday
IMPORTANT UPDATE (March 20th, 2020): Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Government of Canada has announced that all-in Canada biometrics appointments are cancelled until further notice. If you had already booked an appointment within Canada to complete your Biometrics for your International Experience Canada work permit application, you must have already received an email showing a cancellation …Continue Reading
5 Tips On Rent in Vancouver for Working Holidays
Posted July 10, 2018 in Working Holiday
It can be super exciting when you finally land in Canada and get to start your Working Holiday adventure! However, you’ll eventually realize something important amongst the excitement – you need a place to stay! Although our Working Holiday programs have optional add-ons such as homestay accommodation, some of our participants prefer to find their own place during …Continue Reading
10 Reasons To Take A Working Holiday In Canada
Posted June 11, 2018 in Working Holiday
“We took an entire week to ski and surf over on Vancouver Island. This was definitely the highlight of my year so far.” Has anyone else done the ski and surf combo on Vancouver Island? 🎥: @itsbigben 📍: @mountwashington, @tourismtofino, @tourismvancouverisland #ExploreBC . Have a photo or video of BC that you want us to see? Tag …Continue Reading
To-Do’s On Day 1 of Your Working Holiday In Canada
Posted June 8, 2018 in Working Holiday
It can be super exciting to start a new adventure in a different country, find work, and make new friends during your Working Holiday in Canada. However, we know that it can also be a bit scary and stressful because you might be unsure of what you need to do during your first couple of days after …Continue Reading
Are you from Portugal? Portuguese Citizens can now do a Working Holiday in Canada!
Posted May 16, 2018 in Working Holiday
Hello guys! We wanted to share some exciting news about International Experience Canada and its new season coming up for 2019! Are you ready for the news? Portuguese can now get a Working Holiday for Canada! How great is that? Portugal joins a list of 33 other partner countries that allow youth to travel and work in Canada …Continue Reading
Stepwest Stories – Irene from Barcelona & Work Adventure in Canada
Posted December 14, 2017 in Stepwest Stories, Working Holiday
Are you ready to live abroad? To gain international work experience? There are probably a million unanswered questions that might be crossing your mind about living abroad, but the only way to know is to get started! Once you have stepped off that first flight to that new country, then all your questions will be answered. StepWest …Continue Reading
New Office – Stepwest Moved To A New Location!
Posted November 27, 2016 in News
We Have Exciting News! The team at Stepwest has very exciting news that we want to share with all of you! Stepwest moved to a new office in Downtown Vancouver! The company has expanded a lot in the past 5+ years and we thought it would be a naturally fitting step to move into a larger office space where …Continue Reading
International Experience Canada 2017 Opening Dates
Posted November 11, 2016 in News
Refer to the table below to see invitation dates, quotas, number of invites sent so far per country for IEC 2017, and more. We are back! Just as we did during International Experience Canada IEC 2015 & 2016, during the IEC 2017 season we will keep you updated about quotas and opening dates for each country! We were amazed about the number of views of our video-guide …Continue Reading
How To Apply For A Canadian Working Holiday Visa 2017
Posted October 31, 2016 in How To Guide, Working Holiday
UPDATE (14th Nov. 2016): First rounds of invitations won’t start until end of November 2016. International Experience Canada (IEC) 2017 is now open! This time we didn’t have to wait for the new year. IEC has already announced its opening of the pools for all the candidates interested in applying for a Working Holiday, International Co-Op or Young …Continue Reading
Stepwest Stories – Ivana from Montenegro and her Study & Work Experience in Vancouver
Posted September 11, 2016 in Stepwest Stories, Study & Work
We are really happy to present the story of Ivana from Montenegro, this month’s Stepwest Star, who is the perfect proof that even if you don’t belong to the ‘lucky’ 32 countries under the International Experience (IEC) Agreement with Canada that allow you to obtain a Working Holiday permit, you can still experience this amazing country. You can gain international work experience …Continue Reading