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Oyster Reviews: paid work in Tremblant, Canadian ski resort

Find out what past Oyster workers have said about their time working in Tremblant in these Oyster reviews Sarah Richards, winter 2010/11 “I loved the job and it was much more exciting than I thought it would be, especially working … Continue reading

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Off to the 2011/12 ski season in Canada: Whistler, Tremblant and the Rockies!

Tomorrow sees the long-awaited departure of Oyster workers going off to Canada to work their 2011/12 ski season. With groups going to Whistler, Tremblant and the Rockies, tomorrow is going to be a hectic and exciting day for all involved. … Continue reading

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Apply now for our ever-popular Canada paid work programs for winter 2012!

It is never too early to apply for one of our Canada programs, choosing food and beverage work or ski instructing in world-class Whistler; hotel work in the stunning Rockies or hospitality in French-speaking Tremblant. There’s something about the combination of … Continue reading

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Goodbye and good luck to Cynthia, our former Tremblant rep, and a warm welcome to Margo!

Cynthia enjoying dog-sledding in the local area - a great, fun-loving and enthusiastic Oyster representative! Oyster are sad to say farewell to our Tremblant rep, Cynthia, who helped us to set up this fantastic placement back in 2006. As a mother to … Continue reading

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Happy Canada Day!

Today marks 144 years of Canada being a kingdom within it’s own right. Canada Day means public holiday for our workers over in Canada at the moment, and with that comes nationwide celebrations such as parades, street parties, barbeques, concerts … Continue reading

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Canadian celebrations for future Queen and King

Kate and William are paying their first royal visit to Canada this week, in order to celebrate Canada’s birthday on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Respect for the monarchy has been growing in the last few years, capped by the Queen’s … Continue reading

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During a year out in Canada, why not check out the Montreal Grand Prix?

This week the whole world of F1 has shipped out across the Atlantic for the Canadian Grand Prix. It is sure to be a great weekend of motorsport coming from the francophone city of Montreal at the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit. … Continue reading

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Paid ski season in Whistler- how about Tremblant or the Rockies?

Places have filled up fast for our Whistler work places this year, and competition has been strong. All instructor positions have now been filled, and few remain for the food and beverage jobs. However, never fear! Spaces still remain in … Continue reading

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Canada Ski Snow Reports

Whistler Less snow has been falling this week than in previous weeks, with only 36cm over the last week. For those of us who are at home this may seem like a lot- but there’s always room for more! A … Continue reading

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Ski for your future

Despite many misconceptions, gap years can give you excellent travel and work experience wrapped into one. Ski seasons are certainly not all about the ski and the apres (although this does play a major part!) Your ski season can make … Continue reading

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