Canada is an exciting country, with stunning scenery and a rich culture. If you are planning a trip to the Great White North, whether for business or pleasure, you can make your travels and stay much easier by doing a bit of research first and getting organized. Here are four tips for easy and pleasant travels to Canada.
1. Pack the right clothes.
What you take to Canada should be determined by two things—where you are going and what time of year you are traveling. Canada is a large country, and climates vary according to region and season. Winter travel requires warm clothing, a waterproof coat, and good snow boots, while summer visits give you the option for bringing more lightweight items. A jacket and sturdy shoes are useful, though, any time of year.
2. Get necessary coverage.
If you are planning a longer trip to Canada, consider buying super visa insurance. This type of coverage offers multiple advantages for travelers, especially for those making business trips and who are parents and grandparents of permanent Canadian residents and who are sponsored through Canada’s super visa program. They can have health coverage while making long visits to their loved ones without any hassles. Super visa coverage lets you leave and reenter Canada a number of times and is good for 10 years.
3. Be aware of animals when driving.
Canada is blessed to be home to many forms of wildlife. If driving on Canadian motorways, always be on the lookout for animals. The country has a Wildlife Collision Prevention Program that offers tips for driving in an animal-friendly way. It also offers helpful advice about making the most of your vehicle to drive safely and defensively. If you get behind the wheel in a state of mental preparedness, you can better face any situation in a helpful way for all parties, humans and animals.
4. Learn some French.
While Canada has elements of French and British culture, in Quebec, French is the official language. Therefore, if you plan to spend time in this city, expand your mind and make your travels easier by learning at least some key phrases in French. Some road signs are written in French, especially around Quebec and near the country’s southern borders, so familiarity with this poetic-sounding language makes your time in Canada easier and more fulfilling.
Canada is an exciting, beautiful country that offers many different types of experiences, depending on which regions you visit and the time of the year you are there. A few preparations make your trip safer as well as more meaningful. Traveling is about enriching life experience, and with forethought, time spent in Canada can be fulfilling and unforgettable.
Bonus Tip:
Expect the Unexpected
Now, when it comes to travel, whether it be domestic or international travel, sometimes you need to expect the unexpected and prepare for the worst (as scary as that can be). You just never know when or if something can go wrong. For example, a hotel is fully booked even though you had booked a room there, maybe the weather turned really bed, but it could still get worse than this.
What if, during your road trip to Canada (assuming you’re driving there), you get into a car accident? Of course, this means you’re going to have to get a car accident lawyer to see if your car insurance company will cover a rental for you (if you’re still going to continue with the vacation to Canada), but there’s so much that goes into this, too. In general, you have to stay prepared and know exactly what you can do in case an emergency were to happen.
Meg is an author at Cinnamon Hollow. She writes on a variety of topics sharing tips and ideas for daily life.