Gap year resources, programs and events in Canada | CanGap Association
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Discover learning outside 
of the classroom.

Pausing school can give you the confidence that you are headed the right direction - let a gap year be your guide.

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What is a gap year anyways?

Let's take a look at the basics

What we offer

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1:1 SUPPORT AND FAMILY GUIDANCE

Oh! Did we mention we offer this all for FREE?

Thanks to our incredible sponsors, CanGap is able to lead in alignment with our values of making the gap year movement inclusive.

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Upcoming Events

  • Tue, 09 Sept
    Virtual Event
    09 Sept 2025, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm GMT-5
    Virtual Event
    Parents, you don’t have to navigate the gap year journey alone - join CanGap’s Parent Support Session for expert guidance and peace of mind.
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  • Sat, 13 Sept
    Calgary
    13 Sept 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm GMT-6
    Calgary, 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2E7, Canada
    Your Kickoff Event! Join other gappers and gap year experts for an exciting orientation event.
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  • Sat, 13 Sept
    Vancouver
    13 Sept 2025, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm GMT-7
    Vancouver, 177 E 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1C7, Canada
    Your Kickoff Event! Join other gappers and gap year experts for an exciting orientation event.
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  • Sat, 13 Sept
    Toronto
    13 Sept 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm GMT-5
    Toronto, 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 3A4, Canada
    Your Kickoff Event! Join other gappers and gap year experts for an exciting orientation event.
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  • Sat, 13 Sept
    Virtual Event.
    13 Sept 2025, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm GMT-5
    Virtual Event.
    Your Kickoff Event! Join other gappers and gap year experts for an exciting orientation event.
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  • Thu, 25 Sept
    Virtual Event
    25 Sept 2025, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm GMT-5
    Virtual Event
    A FREE 12-month virtual program for gap year students who want to make the most of their time away from the classroom as they prepare for the "adult" world.
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  • Thu, 09 Oct
    Virtual Event
    09 Oct 2025, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm GMT-5
    Virtual Event
    Explore gap year travel options through a 3-part series covering planning, budgeting, and safety to help you design a meaningful and stress-free adventure.
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  • Fri, 10 Oct
    Virtual Event
    10 Oct 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm GMT-5
    Virtual Event
    Educators, get gap year confident! CanGap’s free PD workshop gives you the tools to guide students toward intentional, purposeful time off.
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  • Thu, 16 Oct
    Virtual Event
    16 Oct 2025, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm GMT-5
    Virtual Event
    Explore gap year travel options through a 3-part series covering planning, budgeting, and safety to help you design a meaningful and stress-free adventure.
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  • Thu, 23 Oct
    Virtual Event
    23 Oct 2025, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm GMT-5
    Virtual Event
    Explore gap year travel options through a 3-part series covering planning, budgeting, and safety to help you design a meaningful and stress-free adventure.
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  • Sat, 08 Nov
    Virtual Event
    08 Nov 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm GMT-5
    Virtual Event
    Call it whatever you want - mini-retirement, sabbatical, career break, adult or family gap year - you are amongst friends and experts to show you the way forward to taking control of what comes next for you.
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  • Sun, 16 Nov
    Virtual Event
    16 Nov 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm GMT-5
    Virtual Event
    Explore programs, meet experts, and design your perfect gap year - all from the comfort of home.
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  • Thu, 08 Jan
    Virtual Event
    08 Jan 2026, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm GMT-5
    Virtual Event
    Start the New Year with purpose! Explore how a gap year filled with travel, growth, and adventure can make 2026 your best year yet.
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  • Mon, 19 Jan
    Virtual Event
    19 Jan 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm GMT-5
    Virtual Event
    Educators, get gap year confident! CanGap’s free PD workshop gives you the tools to guide students toward intentional, purposeful time off.
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  • Sat, 31 Jan
    Virtual Event
    31 Jan 2026, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm GMT-5
    Virtual Event
    Explore programs, meet experts, and design your perfect gap year - all from the comfort of home.
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  • Thu, 12 Feb
    Virtual Event
    12 Feb 2026, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm GMT-5
    Virtual Event
    A FREE 12-month virtual program for gap year students who want to make the most of their time away from the classroom as they prepare for the "adult" world.
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  • Sat, 20 Jun
    Virtual Event
    20 Jun 2026, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm GMT-5
    Virtual Event
    Explore programs, meet experts, and design your perfect gap year - all from the comfort of home.
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