Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: July 2026
At Explorer Canada, we write about places we’ve actually been and things we’ve actually used. This page is a straight, honest explanation of how affiliate (referral) links work on our site — so you always know exactly what you’re looking at.
We only recommend what we’ve tried ourselves
Every external affiliate link on this site points to a product or service we have personally tested and can genuinely recommend. We don’t drop links simply because they pay. If we haven’t tried something ourselves, you won’t find our referral link on it. That’s what sets our approach apart: personal experience first, link second.
Have a question about a specific product or service we link to? Email us at info@explorercanada.ca and we’ll happily tell you more from our own experience — before you spend a cent.
How it works, and why it never costs you more
If you buy something through one of our referral links, we may earn a small commission from the partner. The important part: this never changes the price you pay — it’s exactly the same as it would be without our link.
That small commission helps us cover the cost of running the site and creating new, interesting, and useful content — new routes, guides, and stories. In other words, when you use our link, you’re directly helping the next guide get made. Thank you for that.
We share discounts with you
Whenever we’re able to secure discounts or special offers from partners, we’ll gladly pass them on to our readers. If we win, we want you to win too.
No intrusive ads, ever
You will never see pop-ups or aggressive advertising that ruins your experience on our site. Your reading experience matters more to us than an extra ad dollar.
Please read reviews — ours and everyone else’s
Before buying anything through our link, always read not just our review but other reviews online too. We honestly share what worked for us — but we’re not you. What suited us or worked for us won’t necessarily suit or work for you, and the other way around. The final decision is always yours, and we want it to be an informed one.
Questions?
For anything on this page, or about any specific recommendation, email us at info@explorercanada.ca. We’re real people, and we’re happy to help.