*This is a sponsored guest post, not written by me*
Hey Owlets,
Life is slowly getting back to normal and holidays are beginning to return! I’ve already started to write a mini bucket list for when we can travel more freely, but for now I’m focusing on planning trips so that I can book them as soon as we’re able to. One of the places I’ve always wanted to go is Canada - I actually almost booked a cruise that went around Canada and North America, but then 2020 happened before I got chance, and the cruise line sadly went bust, taking their unique itineraries with them. Now I’m back to planning flights, travel within Canada and where to stay, I thought I might as well share it with you.
Plan Your Timings
Canada is known for being cold but the temperature actually varies wildly, depending on the time of year you go and where you visit. The more Northern territories tend to be colder, whereas the Southern or Eastern territories tend to have more consistently warm temperatures. In addition to this, the weather also very much depends on the time of year that you choose to visit. From October-April the average temperatures are in the single figures, but in the Spring and Summer months it regularly hits above 20ºc.
With this in mind you need to think about when you want to visit and what it is you want to see. If you have images of snow covered streets and drinking hot chocolate with an incredible view, head to the Northern territories in Winter. But if you want to visit somewhere new without skimping on your usual dose of holiday sunshine, then head further South and aim to visit between May and September.
It goes without saying that what you pack depends on the time of year that you’re choosing to visit, but just make sure that you check the average weather for your planned trip before you go, and pack accordingly!
If you’re travelling from the UK Canada is a minimum 9 hour flight, so while you’re there it’s important to make the most of your trip. Plan to visit a few different areas of Canada so you get a more authentic experience of the country. A good suggestion would be to visit a few different cities, like Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal, visit the beaches on Prince Edward Island and then maybe head North to say in a Mountain lodge to experience the more rural side of Canada.
Research Before You Go
This is probably my biggest tip, and it’s something I’ve learned from multiple trips to various countries - make sure you research before you go, particularly if you’re planning family holidays to Canada. You don’t have to make a cast iron schedule, but having ideas of what to do in each location (and maybe a few things booked if you would be sad to miss them) will help you get the most out of your holiday in Canada. Think about what you want to do in each place you visit, maybe gather a list of activities and restaurants, but also allow yourself time to just wander in your new surroundings and see what you can find. I always find that the best adventures find me, but just in case they don’t it’s good to have a few suggestions of what you can do while you wait.
Much like visiting any other country, you should always come prepared. Whenever I’m travelling I always pack an emergency bag of plasters(bandaids, if you’re across the pond), any routine medication I need to take, pain relief so you’re not stuck with a headache ruining your trip, hair bands if you have long hair, hand sanitiser and safety pins (trust me, I used to travel without them. You need some). It’s also a good idea to scan your passport so you have it on your phone, and keep a printed copy in your bag so that you can leave your original in the hotel safe and you have a copy if something were to happen.
In addition to being prepared in terms of the items you bring with you, also think about where you’ll be visiting. If you’re heading to the lakes then think about water safety, but Canada also has a large population of bears and snakes in the wild. If you’re from a country that isn’t used to dangerous animals roaming free then it might be wise to take some time to brush up on how to react if you come across any unfriendly wildlife. It’s very unlikely to happen, but if you’ve done your homework then you don’t have to worry.
Whatever you do on your trip to Canada, just relax and have an amazing time! Make the most of every second, but don’t stress if you need a slow day to catch your breath after a few days of a jam-packed schedule. This is your holiday, and probably the trip of a lifetime, so don’t stress yourself out feeling like you have to fit everything in.
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