the international programs guide A DIRECTORY OF OPPORTUNITIES AND RESSOURCES FOR TRAVELLERS ACCESS TO TRAVEL ATT is a governmental source of information to make travel easier and more enjoyable for Canadians with disabilities and seniors, as well as for their families and caregivers. ADVENTURE LIFE Adventure Life is an American travel agency offering over 80 ethical destinations and all kinds of experiences, from foodies trips to trekking to honeymoons. AEISEC AIESEC is an international non-governmental non-profit organization in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council fully ran by students offering volunteering and internship opportunities worldwide. AFS INTERCULTURE CANADA AFS is an international non-profit organization providing student exchange programs, hosting opportunities and volunteering programs for adults. ANIMAL EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL AEI is a Canadian non-profit empowering animal lovers, students, professionals and adventure seekers to travel and make a difference by volunteering with animals. ARTS ABROAD The Canadian Council for the arts supports the international outreach of Canadian artists by reimbursing travel expenses for exhibitions, training and touring. AUPAIRWORLD Au pair placement service to connect travellers aged between 18 and 30 to host families where they will live free of charge in exchange for a helping hand with childcare and housework. CANADA HOMESTAY NETWORK Since 1995, CHN, a family-run non-profit society, has helped tens of thousands of students find a home away from home in Canada. You can register to host an international student. CANADA KEEP EXPLORING Official website of Destination Canada, the Canadian tourism office. CANADA WORLD YOUTH CWY offers international volunteer programs to youth from Canada and abroad who, through their participation in community-driven development projects, acquire the leadership skills that allow them to become agents of change. CANADIAN EDUCATION EXCHANGE FOUNDATION CEEF organizes reciprocal educational exchange programs for elementary and secondary students, as well as educators bilateral exchanges and school group trips. CANADIAN GOVERNMENT - CANADA AND THE WORLD Governmental website with information for travellers, internship programs, volunteer programs, scholarships, work-holiday visas and more. CANADIAN GOVERNMENT - CANADIAN TRADE COMMISSIONER The Trade Commissioner of Canada provides funding for associations and small-medium businesses to expand their market abroad or attend conferences that will help their business flourish. CANADIAN GOVERNMENT - EXPLORE Explore is a five-week intensive French language immersion program in a Canadian province, most expenses covered. The program is available in spring and summer and allows participants to discover another region of Canada while learning French as a second language. CANADIAN GOVERNMENT - ODYSSEY Odyssey language assistant program is a paid professional work experience. Travel to Quebec or New Brunswick to work with students for nine months, under the supervision of a teacher, to help them to improve their English skills. CHANTIERS JEUNESSE Chantiers jeunesse offers a variety of volunteering group programs for youth, in Canada and abroad. COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE CIEE is a non-governmental, non-profit organization with programs to work, study, intern or partake in graduate researches in the USA. COURSEFINDERS CourseFinders is a platform allowing you to find a language school abroad, request information and apply for a program through their website. DEVELOPING WORLD CONNECTIONS Developing World Connections is a Canadian non-profit offering individuals and groups a chance to help developing countries through volunteer experiences. EARTHTREKS EarthTreks is a Canadian company organizing magical small group adventures and retreats in Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands and Peru. EF EF is an international organization specialized in language schools, as well as study abroad programs for all levels, educational tours, travel programs and au pair placement. ENCOUNTERS WITH CANADA EWC gathers teens from across the country for an adventure-filled week in the nation’s capital during which they get to explore future career options and make friends. EVOLVE TOURS Evolve Tours designs authentic and experiential cultural or community service programs to inspire students to become global citizens and bring education out of the classroom and into the world. EXODUS TRAVELS Exodus Travels is an international agency with an office in Toronto. They offer high quality, responsible, small groups adventure holidays in more than 90 countries. EXPERIENCES CANADA Experiences Canada is charity helping young Canadians to explore their country through reciprocal exchanges, forums, conferences and more. FACTOR FACTOR is a private non-profit organization supporting the growth of the Canadian music industry by providing funding to artists for national and international projects. FAIRTRIP FairTrip is a collaborative free mobile app allowing travellers to share authentic places and businesses that will have a positive impact on the local economy of the visited country. FORUM FOR YOUNG CANADIANS Experience the decision-making process in Canada by having an incredible week behind the scenes of federal politics on Parliament Hill with like-minded peers. FRIENDSHIP FORCE INTERNATIONAL FFI is an international non-profit organization with clubs in more than 60 countries, promoting global friendship and goodwill through travel exchange programs. Browse the trips currently available or find your local club on this site. FUNDMYTRAVEL fundmytravel is a crowdfunding platform allowing travellers to create a page and fund their trip in exchange of a 5% commission of the total amount funded. G ADVENTURES Real pioneers of sustainable travels, G Adventures is a Canadian company offering all kinds of tours worldwide that provide small groups and independent travellers with the rare opportunity to connect with nature and local cultures. GLOBAL VISION INTERNATIONAL GVI is an international organization with an office in Ontario providing volunteer, internship, group and youth programs on all continents. GO OVERSEAS Go Overseas includes every teach, study, intern, gap year and volunteer programs in the world along with reviews, a great community and scholarship opportunities. GOABROAD GoAbroad is a platform to browse through more than 17,000 verified teach, intern, gap year and volunteer programs worldwide. GO INTERNATIONAL GO International works with partner organizations around the world to deliver highly recognized work holidays, teach and volunteer abroad programs. GREAT CANADIAN TRAILS GCT specializes in active holidays in Canada and offers a range of supported self-guided and small groups guided adventures from coast to coast. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CANADA No special construction skills are required to take a trip with Habitat for Humanity; just a positive attitude, a desire to help and enthusiasm for meeting new people and experiencing new cultures. HOLIDAYS FOR HUMANITY Holidays for Humanity is a network of purposeful travel providers. From conservation programs to wellness retreats to small footprint adventures, they connect travellers to the best options available on the market. INTEREXCHANGE InterExchange is a non-profit organization that promotes cultural understanding through a diverse suite of work, travel and volunteer exchange programs in the USA. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF STUDENTS FOR TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE IAESTE is an association of national committees offering career-focused internships, intercultural programs and international networking activities in more than 80 countries. INTERNATIONAL COUNCILS NETWORK ICN is a coalition of the eight Provincial and Regional Councils for International Cooperation. These councils are committed to global social justice and represent nearly 400 diverse civil society organizations from across Canada. INTERNATIONAL RURAL EXCHANGES IRE Canada helps Canadian and foreign young adults to experience safe, well-supported and enriching work placements in agriculture and horticulture sectors both in Canada and participating countries. INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER HQ IVHQ has developed a reputation as the world leader in affordable volunteer travel. By working directly with local organizations, they ensure the program fees go towards meaningful community projects and local employment. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS IYIP is designed to offer Canadians aged 19 to 30 an opportunity to gain a professional work experience in international development by spending 6 months or more abroad working on environmental and social issues. INTERNEX INTERNeX organizes educational trips, internships, work placements, ranch stays, homestays and volunteer activities. INTREPID TRAVEL Intrepid Travel is an international travel agency offering adventures around the world that build human connections, support local communities and respect the environment. KATIMAVIK Katimavik offers young Canadians a chance to gain life skills and work experience through volunteerism in groups of 11 living together for 6 months; 3 months in a French-speaking community and 3 months in an English-speaking community. LIVEDIFFERENT LiveDifferent is a Toronto-based charity promoting compassion through motivational conferences in schools nationwide and volunteer trips abroad. LONELY PLANET Lonely Planet provides in-depth information on destinations, inspiring ideas and an active discussion