CanGap Partner Programs

CanGap is connected with some amazing gap year opportunities. The partner programs listed below have committed to furthering the gap year movement in Canada and have paid to be listed on this site.

DISCLAIMER: While CanGap has strong relationships with our partners, CanGap can not be held liable for consumers choosing to work with any organizations. Listings here are for information purposes only. Please do your own research to ensure the program is the right fit for your family.

A-Way To Work - International Rural Exchange Canada

International Rural Exchange Canada (IREC) is a non-profit specializing in helping with work permits and job placements for working abroad.

4-6 months 6-12 months Under $1K $1K-$3K Min Age: 18 Average Age: 20-25 Work Abroad International Program Canadian Owned Organization

Animal Experience International

We are travel and animal experts who help you volunteer safely and authentically with animals around the world.

1-3 weeks 1-3 months 4-6 months $1K-$3K $3K-$7K Min Age: 16 Average Age: 17-19 Average Age: 20-25 Internship Skill Building Tourism Volutneering International Program Canadian Owned Organization

Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada’s Open University, is committed to removing barriers in university-level education and increasing opportunities.

1-3 months 4-6 months 6-12 months 1 year+ Under $1K $1K-$3K $3K-$7K $7K - $10K Financial Aid Available RESP Eligibile Min Age: 16 Skill Building Language Learning Earn Credits Academic Learning Canadian Owned Organization

Gapforce

Gapforce offers youth travel programs including group travel adventure, volunteering, marine conservation, and educational tours.

1-3 weeks 1-3 months 4-6 months $1K-$3K $3K-$7K $7K - $10K $10K+ Min Age: 18 Average Age: 17-19 Average Age: 20-25 Skill Building Tourism Volutneering International Program

Go International

Go International is a Recognized Organization of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program that facilitates work and travel programs abroad.

4-6 months 6-12 months 1 year+ Under $1K $1K-$3K Min Age: 18 Average Age: 17-19 Average Age: 20-25 Average Age: 25+ Internship Skill Building Language Learning Work Abroad Tourism Volutneering International Program Canadian Owned Organization

Irish Gap Year

Irish Gap Year blends travel, culture, the creative arts and adventure across Ireland & Europe, creating life-changing experiences and friendships.

1-3 months $10K+ Financial Aid Available Min Age: 18 Internship Skill Building Volutneering Earn Credits International Program

Languages Canada

Teaching & Hospitality Jobs for Canadians abroad. Comprehensive benefits, free housing, in-country support & unlimited adventure!

4-6 months 6-12 months Free Min Age: 18 Internship Skill Building Work Abroad International Program Canadian Owned Organization

Official Languages Programs

Looking for a different kind of language-learning experience?
Find it with the Official Languages Programs (OLP-PLO)

1-3 weeks 1-3 months Under $1K Financial Aid Available Min Age: 14 Skill Building Language Learning Earn Credits Academic Learning Program in Canada Canadian Owned Organization

Outward Bound

Outward Bound’s Gap Year programs offer transformative, outdoor-based learning experiences that spark life-long growth through wilderness expeditions.

1-3 weeks 1-3 months Under $1K $1K-$3K $3K-$7K $7K - $10K $10K+ Financial Aid Available RESP Eligibile Min Age: 14 Average Age: 17-19 Average Age: 20-25 Skill Building Tourism Earn Credits International Program

Plan My Gap Year

Volunteer abroad with Plan My Gap Year (PMGY) – an award-winning organisation redefining international volunteering for young travellers!

1-3 weeks 1-3 months 4-6 months 6-12 months Under $1K $1K-$3K $3K-$7K $7K - $10K $10K+ Min Age: 17 Average Age: 17-19 Skill Building Language Learning Tourism Volutneering International Program

Royal Canadian Navy

The Royal Canadian Navy protects Canadian sovereignty and interests at sea, at home and abroad.

6-12 months 1 year+ Free Min Age: 17 Internship Skill Building Program in Canada Canadian Owned Organization

SWAP Working Holidays

Interested in a Working Holiday? SWAP is here to help you navigate it with ease.

4-6 months 6-12 months 1 year+ Under $1K $1K-$3K Financial Aid Available Min Age: 18 Average Age: 20-25 Average Age: 25+ Internship Skill Building Work Abroad Program in Canada International Program

Spanish Gap Year

Spanish Gap Year offers immersive travel, language learning & internships in Spain, unforgettable experiences that shape your future!

1-3 months $10K+ RESP Eligibile Min Age: 18 Internship Skill Building Language Learning Work Abroad Tourism Volutneering Earn Credits Academic Learning International Program

Where There Be Dragons

Dragons runs immersive & genuine travel programs in Asia, Latin America, Africa and North America for students aged 15-22.

1-3 weeks 1-3 months $3K-$7K $7K - $10K $10K+ Financial Aid Available Min Age: 15 Min Age: 17 Average Age: 17-19 Internship Skill Building Language Learning Tourism Volutneering Earn Credits International Program

Additional Partner Programs

Bali Dharmada School