tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post5912013607270375440..comments2023-11-07T08:48:32.307-05:00Comments on Rebel Youth Archive 2005-2020: How to hitch hike across Canada: 7 tipshay-gente-patohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15089694946919833684noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-55259973352917407012015-12-14T14:00:42.255-05:002015-12-14T14:00:42.255-05:00Check the size requirements. If it is small enough...Check the size requirements. If it is small enough then I think it is okay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-90930055760432121522014-07-08T18:19:13.602-04:002014-07-08T18:19:13.602-04:00Hi..I just emailed you about this. I was wondering...Hi..I just emailed you about this. I was wondering the same thing..to find a companion to hitch across Canada with. Love to hear from you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-17890026225875096352014-02-22T21:10:02.273-05:002014-02-22T21:10:02.273-05:00Hi! I am searching someone who would like to hitch...Hi! I am searching someone who would like to hitch hike across the Canada this summer! I am 21 years old girl from Lithuania. And I live in BC now. I have hitchhiked just short distances (longest ~ 350 km). And it would be so great to find someone who has more experience and really enjoys the flow of traveling :) So, if you interested, just e-mail me: wilija999@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16198093101399028931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-51370472897746714532014-01-31T21:16:36.218-05:002014-01-31T21:16:36.218-05:00Hey there people. I have to say being a male that...Hey there people. I have to say being a male that has hitched all of BC and lots of ontario and from ontario to kamloops and surrey. From my experiences is to be best listed.<br /><br />wear steel toe shoes/boots - although heavy and a pain in the ass they do help against a possible violent attack.<br /><br />try to stay CLEAN (clothes and apperance) most people now a days wont pick up stragglers because they are scared of the stereo type. druggies apple pickers etc.. <br /><br />its usually best not to bring an animal along with you. makes those few that would pick you up not want to. <br /><br />card board signs are best with BIG LETTERS all capitals showing where you are going. <br /><br />always bring a couple felt pens with you and a small pocket knife aka swiss army isnt illegal it helps cut the box up and if needed a small defense. <br /><br />now its alot easier even having a cell phone that has WIFI capabilities and the cells charger you can sit at a coffee shop or truck stop and casually charge it. always let someone know your last whereabouts that way if something inevitable does happen.<br /><br />there are alot of churches and shelters in many different cities or towns that offer help. hence a wifi capable cell can help you find those in each town your at or intend to spend a night at.<br /><br />depending on your means of travel and money situation ALWAYS BE POLITE especially with cashiers / attendants of gas stations truck stops etc they can be your best friends. chat it up with people and be friendly and sincere, smile a little those people are more inclined to give you a free coffee or donut or something on the house. do not ever be rude even if they were rude to you. because you will make it harder on every other hitcher.<br /><br />last but not least..<br /><br />have a plan on where your idea of getting to in a day travel if it gets dark out and bad weather etc hits make sure you are safe and wait it out if neccesary. <br /><br />I hitched across from Oshawa Ontario to Kamloops BC in 4.5 travel days and met some amazing people that I still keep in contact with, and was bought bus tickets and given food and a lot more. I hitched in January 2007 when it was winter and -20 plus windchill I was prepared with 62 pounds of gear stuffed into a deep backpack and a gym duffel bag. I had paper and small fire log packs a few lighters hand warmers and clothes food and winter boots loaded myself and went on my way I had $5 left to my name and hit the praries with -56 windchill. I have to say my worst city of experience was Sudbury I had to walk around the outskirts of town for 5/6 hours before a guy picked me up and dropped me off at a truck stop. Northern Ontario was some amazing people and some great people through the praries as well. anyways just my 2 cents worth. I am almost thinking of leaving to BC from Ontario again Feb 2014 because my father in BC is sick. This time though there are websites such as Kijiji and Craigslist where you can post for free WANTED rideshares etc I havent had any luck right now but a few offers that im working on. Good luck fellow travellers and stay safe.<br /><br />JayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-72959414867830300982013-11-18T06:15:10.756-05:002013-11-18T06:15:10.756-05:00Not much to it really. Have a raincoat and some mi...Not much to it really. Have a raincoat and some minimal stuff for sleeping out. Anything you need you can buy at the next town. Take the normal precautions for bears with your food. Also, I'm a fan of totally waterproof canoing backpacks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-13814279650644679442013-10-21T00:26:17.957-04:002013-10-21T00:26:17.957-04:00You forgot one really important thing: Hitch-hikin...You forgot one really important thing: Hitch-hiking ettiquette. What to do if you go to hitchhike and find another or more than one hikers already there. I've been hitch-hiking many times and some guy will come walking up stand right in front of me, and stick out his thumb. Completely taking first place in line. If you see somebody hitch-hiking, you keep walking past him. Way past him, so as to not effect his/her getting a ride. I've seen many fights almost take place because of this. RESPECT!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999089839116556689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-4984820542934424062013-08-27T18:14:56.191-04:002013-08-27T18:14:56.191-04:00The reality of other female-bodied people is that ...The reality of other female-bodied people is that hitchhiking is something that is done, that it is not an exclusive practice of those with the privilege of male bodies (not that all male-bodied people enjoy the same privileges accorded by patriarchy, e.g. trans women). While it's true that female-bodied people are subject to violence and greater obstacles in the realm of hitchhiking, it doesn't stop them from doing it. The oppressed are responsible for their own liberation - and while I don't think pleasure trips across Canada amount to class struggle, I think the logic still applies.<br /><br />All that said, women ought to be smart. Don't just do it without consulting women who have experience doing this sort of thing. And this article should do definitely do a better job of talking about the challenges faces by women, trans people, non-white people, people with disabilities (who may not be able to hitchhike at all, depending on the specifics), and so on - WITHOUT taking the defeatist approach exemplified by Master of Puppies, either.Bring It Onnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-16489502524296887162013-04-05T03:47:00.174-04:002013-04-05T03:47:00.174-04:00Such an act can only be a privilege of a male bodi...Such an act can only be a privilege of a male bodied person. Females are seen as prey, patriarchal capitalism has sexually objected females so much now that it is a smothering blanket impossible to shake off. Made of steel and jarred wire. Please agknowledge my reality as a female. Womyn are part of common humynity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-55048170590431576512012-11-11T23:03:46.977-05:002012-11-11T23:03:46.977-05:00Great advice! You will definitely be stopped by th...Great advice! You will definitely be stopped by the police on 400 highways in southern Ontario. Also, a knife is a concealed weapon, so I would think twice before carrying one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-89776178183313774372012-05-02T21:46:58.362-04:002012-05-02T21:46:58.362-04:00Thinking of hitchhiking across some country, and I...Thinking of hitchhiking across some country, and I heard Canada would be the easiest. You did forget to mention to bring a towel. That is rule number one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-80138667255007190922012-01-31T21:22:40.536-05:002012-01-31T21:22:40.536-05:00Great, practical tips. Thanks very much!
My friend...Great, practical tips. Thanks very much!<br />My friend and I are planning to hitchhike from one coast to the other next summer, and play guitar on the street when we need some money. I can't wait to experience our beautiful country from one end to the other :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-49708829358381749622010-11-07T12:25:48.883-05:002010-11-07T12:25:48.883-05:00Hey my friend and I are talking about trying to hi...Hey my friend and I are talking about trying to hitch to the Yukon this coming summer. We were just wondering what it was like getting a ride to dawson city or if you have any advice on how to make it from BC to the Yukon?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-47580262031992052892009-09-28T10:11:17.218-04:002009-09-28T10:11:17.218-04:00Sounds good, thanks for the useful tips. It is fab...Sounds good, thanks for the useful tips. It is fabulous to have the chance to see a lot of the world for almost no money. I have always wanted to try this type of transport, but I am quite afraid of it. My friends who tried it, though, say it is an amazing experience.<br /><br />JulieToronto realtor Juliehttp://juliekinnear.com/torontorealestatenews/2009/08/11/gta-transportation-shake-up-nownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-79464680347690055762009-09-15T17:18:24.162-04:002009-09-15T17:18:24.162-04:00check out the http://TransCanadaHighway.com websit...check out the http://TransCanadaHighway.com website which has very good itineraries of what to see & do along the way, as well as places to stay. Cool maps, highway notes, and links to other websites as well.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168785102487856243noreply@blogger.com