Frequently Asked Questions

We create international sports tours where the game is just the beginning. It’s competition, travel, and the kind of connection you don’t get staying home. If you’re into your sport and up for adventure, you’ll fit right in.

Right now, Free Agent tours run for hockey, baseball, softball, and golf, with more coming. Already have a team? We’ll build something custom around your sport, your level, and your travel goals.

You reach out or apply. We connect, get a sense of who you are and what you’re after, and make sure it lines up. Once you’re in, we take care of the rest.

Maybe. Most people do. You can come with a friend or small group if you want, but either way, you won't be on your own for long.

Even better. You'll have a plan, a group to explore with, and someone leading your tour on the ground. We've got you every step of the way.

Free Agent means you sign up on your own and we build the team around you. Different people coming together, for the same purpose. Team Experiences are for groups who already have their roster and want a trip built specifically for them.

We pay attention. Your level, your position, how you play, what you want out of it. It’s not random. Our tours are built so they click on the field, and off it.

Hotels, breakfast, key team dinners, transportation between cities, games, a coach, a tour leader, and full North gear package are all included. Flights, insurance, lunches, and your extras are not.

Competitive. Tight games, and fun matchups with local teams. Most trips run 6 to 8 games, enough to settle in, find your rhythm, and build something as a team.

That's where the magic happens. Post-game dinners at local spots. A few drinks that turn into a night. Long conversations with your teammates, and oftentimes the team you just played. You come for your sport, but this is where the memories are made.

No. On our free agent tours, everyone starts out as strangers. By the end, it will feel like you've known each other your whole lives.

We'll guide you on when and where to arrive so you're synced up with the group. Once you land, you're covered. We handle the logistics, making sure you travel comfortably and worry-free.

Of course. We schedule free time into our tours so that you'll have time to wander and explore on your own terms.

You wouldn't be the first. A lot of people tack on a few extra days or continue their travels once the adventure is over.

Central hotels, close to city centres, fun nightlife, and sporting venues. Rooms are typically shared. We pair you up in a way that helps the group come together. If you're coming with someone, we can keep you together.

Prior to departure you'll get a full North kit and your game jersey. Extra gear may also be available for purchase. You'll have a coach for the games, and a tour leader handling everything else so everything runs smoothly.

Sooner than later. Spots go quickly once our tours are announced. Don't see a tour that works in your time window? Fill out an application and join our waitlist to be the first to find out about what's coming next.

Pricing depends on the trip and is laid out clearly. Payments are split up into installments. Flights, insurance, lunches, and personal spend are separate. No surprises. All pricing on the website is in Canadian Dollars (CAD). USD estimates may also be shown for reference.

Not even close. You'll have a tour leader with you the whole time, plus support both on location and behind the scenes. You're free to enjoy yourself worry-free, we've got you covered.

Yes. It's part of traveling properly. Make sure you're covered.

Absolutely. The guided nature of our trips makes them a great entry point if you haven't traveled internationally before. You'll have support from start to finish.

You'll get all the photos and clips from the trip via our official photo sharing app. But more than that, you leave as a part of a community that continues long after the adventure ends.

Not only can you, but you're encouraged to. People always come back. And a lot of the time, they're already talking about running it back with the same crew before this one is even finished.

It's your trip, built from scratch. Custom experiences are fully curated international sports tours designed around your group, your sport, your level and your vision. Competition, travel, and culture, woven together into something that doesn't exist until we build it for you.

Club teams, groups of friends, recreational athletes who want more than a vacation. No strangers. Just your crew, competing in a new country, and coming home with a shared experience that you'll never forget.

Baseball, softball, hockey, golf, rugby, lacrosse, just to name a few. If your group plays it, we can usually build a trip around it. Reach out and we can figure it out.

Competitive games, accommodations, ground transportation, select meals, cultural activities, and full on-the-ground support from The North team. Team apparel too, if you want it. Airfare, insurance, and some meals aren't included by default, but everything's on the table when we sit down to build your package.

We start by getting to know you and your crew. Travel dates, what you're after, what matters most. From there, we design the full picture, including competition, travel, activities, etc. From there, we'll refine it together before locking it in.

That's the whole point. Some groups want a loaded competition schedule. Others want more time to explore. Most want both. Whatever the balance is, we build to it.

We tap into our global network to find opponents that fit your group's level and the kind of experience you're looking for. Think tight games, and fair matchups that are fun for your entire group.

Yes. Training sessions, tournaments, skill work, cultural excursions, it all depends on how you want the trip structured. We'll build it the way it makes sense for your group.

9–12 months out if you want the most options. The earlier you lock it in, the better the competition, the better the accommodation, and the more time we have to get it exactly right.

In a lot of cases, yes. We can build companion or extended member travel options depending on your group and the itinerary. Ask us and we'll work it out.

This isn't a pre-packaged tour, it's a fully built international experience around your group. Every detail is designed to bring sport, travel, and culture together in a way that feels personal, competitive when it needs to be, and unforgettable long after the trip ends.

North Varsity experiences are fully customized international tours built for schools, universities, and athletic programs. Each trip is designed around your team’s goals—whether that’s a training camp, competitive preparation, team building, or a full international playing experience. Programs we’ve serviced include University of McGill men’s hockey, College Notre-Dame de Montreal, and more.

Varsity trips are built for athletic programs at every level, from elementary and high school teams to college and university programs. We work directly with coaches, athletic departments, and administrators to create structured international experiences that fit your team.

Every Varsity experience is fully customized, but typically includes competitive games, training sessions, accommodations, ground transportation, meals (based on package), cultural activities, and full on-the-ground support from The North team. We handle the details so your staff can focus on the team.

It starts with a conversation about your program, including your goals, timing, roster, and budget. From there, we build out a full itinerary and refine it with your staff. Once everything is locked in, we handle all logistics from start to finish.

Absolutely. Every Varsity trip is built around what your program is trying to achieve. Some teams focus on training and development, others on competition, and many want a mix of both—we design it accordingly.

We tap into our international network to schedule matchups that align with your program’s level and goals. While we can’t guarantee perfect matchups every time, we do our best to create competitive, balanced games that make sense for your team.

We can scale trips for full rosters, coaching staff, and support personnel. Each experience is built to fit your group size and how your program operates.

Yes. As a licenced travel agency, we regularly work with schools and universities and can provide detailed itineraries, risk management information, and supporting materials to help you get approval across the board.

We recommend planning 9–12 months in advance, especially when working around academic calendars, seasons, and international scheduling.

A wide range. While we have deep experience in sports like baseball, hockey, and softball, our network allows us to build Varsity experiences across many different sports. If your team plays it, we can usually build something around it.

Yes. We can build companion travel options depending on your program and how you want the trip structured.

We don’t just organize travel, we build complete international experiences around your team. Every trip is designed to strengthen the group, support development, and give athletes a shared international experience that fosters their love for the game, and sticks with them long after they’re back home.