𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗔 𝗔𝗧 𝗔 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘

Most of the North America region consists of three big countries and one large island territory. They are Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Greenland. And, there are also Central America (with seven countries), the Caribbean (with around two dozen countries), plus one isolated French territory (Saint-Pierre and Miquelon - off the Canadian Atlantic Coast). We have split up our travel guides, so we'll primarily be referring to the major countries of North America here.

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✮ 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔

✮ 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗔

✮ 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗔

✮ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗖𝗞

✮ 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 & 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗥

✮ 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗔

✮ 𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗢

✮ 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗘𝗗𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗

✮ 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗕𝗘𝗖

✮ 𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗡

✮ 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦

✮ 𝗡𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗩𝗨𝗧

✮ 𝗬𝗨𝗞𝗢𝗡

𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗔

Canada spans six different time zones from the west coast to the east coast, plus four different time zones of Greenland. You could imagine how huge is the size of this beautiful continent. Because of its massive size, there is always a great destination for every season in North America. So, the best time to visit North America depends on what you like to see and do.

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🔸 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 (March to May) is the mark of a warmer season. During these months, the weather is getting warmer in most places, and daylights are also getting longer. Spring on the west coast arrives earlier compared to the eastern and northern parts of Canada. There are a lot of things to see and do throughout the country.

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It is a breathtaking scene to see when spring flowers bloom everywhere. Vancouver is home to over 40,000 cherry trees, which burst into pink and white blooms between mid-March and April. The Canadian Tulip Festival takes place in Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, around the second week of May annually. This is one of the largest tulip festivals in the world. Magnolia is my favorite spring flower, and it is magical to see the whole tree covers in pink.

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You should experience Sugar Bush when visiting Canada in the spring months. This is maple syrup harvest season, and you could visit maple farms and enjoy the farm tours where you will learn how maple syrup is produced. Also, take a tractor ride and sip freshly made maple taffy which is a fun activity for adults and kids alike.

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More adventurous families could enjoy Canada’s spring ice break-up this season. Yes, believe it or not, it is so cold in parts of Canada that the ocean actually freezes. The best places to witness this spectacular scenery are the Atlantic ocean shores - the eastern coast of Canada. For wildlife lovers, whale watching season in Nova Scotia and Quebec starts in May. Another region to experience this activity is Tofino in Vancouver Island, British Columbia. 

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🔸 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 (June to August) is the busiest month and peak season for tourists in Canada. The weather is getting pleasantly warmer across the nation, and more extended daylight is perfect for many outdoor activities. Due to the further north in the hemisphere, humidity is rarely a significant problem in Canada. However, summer is the most expensive season to travel due to many people traveling these months.

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However, please note that hiking in some places in North America during the hottest summer months could be dangerous. Always pay attention to the weather, climate, and humidity before doing any outdoor activities.

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See whales in their natural environment is another unforgettable experience for both adults and kids alike. Summer months are considered a peak season to encounter these intelligent mammals in many places in North America. Some of the best whale-watching destinations are Hudson Bay-Manitoba, Quebec’s Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, Newfoundland, and Vancouver Island-British Columbia.

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🔸 𝙁𝙖𝙡𝙡 (September to November) is another shoulder season and great months to travel in Canada. Again, the weather is still pleasantly warm and comfortable for outdoor activities and sightseeing. The summer crowd has left. Thus prices also drop to a more reasonable point. In fact, autumn is my favorite season... it is magical to witness fall foliage when leaves change color to vivid yellow, orange, and red. Canada is the best place to enjoy fall color, okay I may be biased, but it is true 🙂

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If you ever want to go polar bears safari and see them in their natural habitat, visit Churchill town in Manitoba, Canada. After all, Churchill town is known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World. While it is possible to see polar bears in the summer months. The best months to do it are October and November, where you hop into a particular tundra vehicle..

Aside from hiking and enjoying outdoor sports, apple picking can be a family activity too in the autumn. Another great thing to do in the fall is finding giant pumpkins in pumpkin patches across Canada. Kids could have fun in the corn mazes, riding farm tractors, and having delicious homemade apple pies.

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🔸 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 (December to February) is the perfect time to hit some slopes for skiing, skating, snow tubing, dog sledding, ice fishing, and other winter activities. The northern part of the continent is the best place to have winter getaways. Also, Canada boasts some of the world's biggest and best winter festivals this season.

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If you feel adventurous, stay overnight in the Ice Hotel in Quebec for the most unique and once-in-a-lifetime experience. Or you could go chasing and experiencing the Aurora Borealis. Be sure to check the Northern Light tracker before hunting for these phenomenal lights. The best places in Canada are Yukon, Northwest Territory, Churchill-Manitoba, and the Canadian Rockies.

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Some ideas for fun family winter activities are building a snow fort, make a snowman, tobogganing, make a snow angel, or have a snowball fight. Winter hiking could be fun too. Be sure to bundle up and wear proper winter attire. All of these activities are only fun when you stay warm outside.

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✮ 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗔

𝘽𝙮 𝘼𝙞𝙧 / 𝙁𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 —  

𝘽𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙖 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙡 /𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙙 —

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✮  𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢 𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗔

𝘽𝙮 𝘼𝙞𝙧 / 𝙁𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙖 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙡 /𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙙 —   

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗔

Canada is one of the countries with excellent infrastructures that offer the best services in the hospitality sector. You can find any type of accommodations in major cities throughout the countries, from luxury resorts to mid-range hotels, vacation homes, and camping grounds. I list some family-friendly options to give you some ideas of what's available throughout the regions for your next family vacation.

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🔸 𝗟𝗨𝗫𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗦 & 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦
Whether you are looking for luxury hotels and resorts... there are some luxe accommodations for you and your family. When the budget allows it, splurging on luxury resorts on a family vacation is worth it. The best family resorts in Canada go above and beyond with creative kids’ programs, lazy rivers, horseback riding opportunities, kid-friendly restaurants, mini-golf courses, tennis courts, multiple pools, and easy access to theme parks and other attractions for the entire family. Here are some samples of luxury hotels and resorts across Canada.

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• 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙪 𝙇𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙡𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙪 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙊𝙨𝙤𝙮𝙤𝙤𝙨, 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩. 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙤𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙤, 𝙊𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩 𝙇𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙪 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙘 𝙞𝙣 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙗𝙚𝙘 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖

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🔸 𝗠𝗜𝗗-𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗦 & 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦

It's also sometimes called affordable luxury hotels. The meaning of mid-range hotels may differ a bit, but it generally ranges from 3-stars to 4-stars hotels. Most of the time, mid-range hotels and resorts are often preferred by families. Because these hotels are the perfect combination of value-for-money, comfort, and locations. They are more affordable compared to luxury hotels but still offer great amenities.

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Canada has a plentiful supply of this category, from major cities and smaller cities to beach towns. Here are some ideas for family-friendly mid-range hotels and resorts in every country across Canada:

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• 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙖 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙥𝙖 𝙞𝙣 𝙑𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖, 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩 𝙇𝙤𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙧, 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙂𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙥𝙚𝙜, 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙖, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 & 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙤𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙤, 𝙊𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙙𝙪 𝙑𝙞𝙚𝙪𝙭 𝙞𝙣 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙗𝙚𝙘 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙂𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙖𝙭, 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙖 𝙎𝙘𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙖, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙡𝙛 𝙇𝙤𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝘼𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙐𝙎𝘼 & 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖

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🔸 𝗕𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗧-𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗦 & 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗦

Who says a family vacation has to be expensive? There are plenty of affordable and budget-friendly hotels for families across Canada. These hotels may not have luxurious services and amenities, but they still provide clean rooms and meet basic needs. Extra amenities may be available for an additional cost. Most budget hotels fall into the category of 2-stars to 3-stars hotels.

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Now, what are family-friendly hostels? Are they even available? Yes, they do exist. Hostels are great to connect and socialize with. Unfortunately, hostels have a lousy reputation only for solo party travelers. There are actually many different types of hostels, including family hostels and boutique hostels. Family-friendly hostels usually offer special family rooms, kid-friendly activities, and sometimes a well-organized kitchen. As a family, yes, you want to stay away from any party hostels.

Below is a list of budget-friendly hotels and hostels in Canada that are suitable for families:

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• 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣  - 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖 & 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙄𝙣𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨 - 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖 & 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙩𝙩 - 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖, 𝙈𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙘𝙤 & 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙄𝙣𝙣 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨 - 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖, 𝙈𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙘𝙤 & 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙃𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙃𝙞𝙡𝙩𝙤𝙣 - 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖, 𝙈𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙘𝙤 & 𝙐𝙎𝘼

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• 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙖 𝙋𝙤𝙙 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙧, 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙚 𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙤𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙤𝙣, 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙮, 𝘼𝙡𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙄𝙣𝙣 & 𝙎𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙃𝙖𝙩, 𝘼𝙡𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙈𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙥𝙚𝙜, 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙖, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙁𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙨, 𝙊𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙈 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡, 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙗𝙚𝙘, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖

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🔸 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗕𝗡𝗕 & 𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦

When making travel plans with kids, there are extra things to consider. You want to make sure the accommodations are comforting, relaxing, and feeling like a home. Having access to a well-designed kitchen is also another thing to consider for a family vacation. This is where Airbnb and vacation homes come to fill the gap instead of hotels and resorts. Be sure to book family-friendly accommodations by applying these kid-approved filters like playhouses, indoor slides, kiddie pools, sprawling lawns, and even babysitter recommendations. Below are some best vacation home ideas for your next family trip:

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• 𝙐𝙥𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙑𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙫𝙚𝙧, 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩 𝙏𝙪𝙗 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚, 𝘼𝙡𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙄𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙀𝙙𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮, 𝙊𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙍𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙉𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙁𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙨, 𝙊𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙖 𝙡𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣 - 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚, 𝙨𝙥𝙖 𝙚𝙩 𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙪𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙗𝙚𝙘, 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖

🔸 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗤𝗨𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

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🔸 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚

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🔸 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗦

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𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧-𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗔

Canada is widely known for its stunning landscapes, one of the safest and peaceful countries on earth, and other amazing things. Even though Canada is not the most popular foodie destination, there are numerous must-eats across the Great North starting from east to west. Here I only list five must-try Canadian foods while traveling:

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𝙋𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙚 - From many culinary gems to come out of Canada, poutine is perhaps one of the most outlandish and definitive Canadian dishes. Poutine is made of crispy fries and squeaky cheese curds, then topped with rich gravy. The classic version is great on its own. Add toppings like pulled pork, bacon, and smoked meat to really elevate poutine to the next level. Unfortunately, not all poutines are made the same. The best place to get poutine is in Montreal, Quebec.

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𝙈𝙖𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙮𝙧𝙪𝙥 - Almost everyone knows this. Maple syrup is a thick amber-colored syrup made from the sap of maple trees. It is more often served on waffles, crepes, and pancakes. Oh, you also should try Maple Taffy when you travel to Canada during sugar bush season. This sugary sweet candy is prepared by pouring boiling maple syrup over snow. The cold causes it to immediately harden. It is then rolled up with a popsicle stick and enjoy right away. The result is a rich maple flavor with a soft and gooey texture. It truly does not get more Canadian than maple taffy (tire d’érable - in French).

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𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙤𝙣 - Also known as Canadian bacon. Peameal bacon is made of lean boneless pork loin, trimmed, wet-cured, and then rolled in cornmeal, giving its distinctive yellow crust. It is definitely leaner, healthier, and more delicious than traditional bacon. The best place to try peameal bacon sandwiches is in Toronto’s St. Lawrence market.

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𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙘𝙠 - Bannock is a simple flatbread that was once an essential staple in the diets of Canada’s Aboriginal people. Modern bannock includes baked versions (which are heavy and dense) and fried versions (crispy and fluffy on the inside). Bannock is incredibly delicious and versatile. It can be sweet (eat with butter or jam) or savory (eat with bacon or any meats). In recent years, bannock has seen a surge in popularity, with new twists and variations popping up in bakeries and cafes nationwide. You have to try it.

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𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨 - No, it’s not a real beaver’s tail. Beavertails is a sweet made of deep-fried dough, flattened to resemble a beavertail and covered in various sweet toppings of your choice. Popular toppings are banana slices, cinnamon, chocolate hazelnut spreads, peanut butter, and more. While it’s not exactly the healthiest dessert, beavertails are gooey, crispy, and a taste of true perfection. No visit to Canada is complete without one!

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𝙄𝙘𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙚 - A bonus list. Have you heard and tried ice wine yet? You definitely should. It’s one the best wines, which Canada is world-famous for. Ice wine is a sweet dessert wine made from frozen grapes harvested during the coldest winter months. It’s super sweet, hard to make, and a source of Canadian pride nationwide.

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𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 

What to pack and wear dramatically depends on where you go, when you go, and what activities you do on your vacation. The packing guides in this section are essential must-have items for almost every trip. It works for most seasons, except for the colder winter region and winter getaway, which requires a different packing list. Or if you traveled for a special occasion like attending a wedding when you need a particular dress or tux.

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You only need to adjust which items to bring more and less for different a season and region. For instance, you want to pack more short-sleeved shirts (and less or no sweaters) if you travel in the summer. And you need to bring extra long-sleeved shirts and sweaters if you visit a colder region in colder time.

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The secret to packing for vacation is to bring 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘦 clothing pieces. What are versatile clothes? They can be combined well with many other garments, worn for many occasions, and in different ways (opened, closed, or half-closed; layer on top or underneath; tucked-in or loose; belted or not, etc.). Choose neutral colors and basic style for a more effortless mix and match. Then add a few coordinated patterns and colors statement pieces to create cuter outfits.

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🔸 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗙𝗙

• Copies of all important travel documents such as passport, visa - if applicable, and insurance. 
• Make a note of the hotel address & phone number (at least the first hotel).
• Airport transfer reservation & contact number.

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🔸 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦

• Packing cubes - this is a life-safer
• Lightweight carry-on suitcase
• Day backpack - foldable - for hiking and adventure activities
• Portable Travel Clothesline
• Microfibre towel
• Filtered reusable water bottle

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🔸  𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗬 

• Medication & prescription 
• Imodium or other tummy meds, i.e., Pepto-Bismol
• Dramamine or other motion sickness meds
• First aid kit
• Reusable water bottle = filtered one if possible
• Streri-Pen or Life-straw for emergency

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🔸 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬

• Money belt or pocket bra
• Anti-theft crossbody
• VPN = virtual personal network 
• Lightweight locks - for a piece of mind
• Travel insurance

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🔸 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 - Everyone has different styles and preferences, so please adjust accordingly. The key to packing light is choosing versatile clothing pieces. And layering during a colder time when necessary. Always... Always pick comfortable items over style. Although it's possible to have both, comfort comes first.

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𝙏𝙤𝙥 - Stick to plain neutral colors, versatile style, neutral coordinated patterns, and colors for statement pieces.

• • Tank tops
  • Short sleeve shirts 
  • Long sleeve shirts 
  • Button-down shirt = white, denim, or flannel
  • Wool sweater = merino, cashmere, or alpaca

𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖 𝙄𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙃𝙚𝙧 

• • Blouse 
  • Dress or jumpsuit 

𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙤𝙢 - I usually choose neutral darker colors like black, dark grey, navy, olive. 

• • Short or Bermuda 
  • Travel pants - water repellent - great for light hiking too 
  • Hiking & adventure pants - for more intensive hiking activities - water repellent, durable fabric
  • Lounge pants or comfy all-day sweat pants - great for almost everything, from hiking, walking, to sleeping
  • Legging 
  • Skirt (for her) - mix short or knee-length and maxi

𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙇𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 - lightweight and waterproof whenever possible

• • Universal travel jacket 
  • OR Rain jacket / windbreaker / trench coats
  • OR Leather jacket = for a city escape
  • Vest
  • Hoodie - lightweight fleece or wool
  • Cardigan - for her
  • Kimono - for her - dual function as a beach cover-up

𝙎𝙬𝙞𝙢 𝙒𝙚𝙖𝙧

• • Swimsuit or bikini  
  • Beach cover-up 
  • Microfibre travel towel

𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡

• • (Wool) undergarments
  • Wool socks - yes, even for summer
  • Pashmina or scarf - for HER
  • Hat
  • Eye mask 

𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨

• • Good Sunglasses 
  • Belt - money belt is a good idea
  • Crossbody bag - I have an anti-theft Pac Safe crossbody
  • Jewelry for her - 2-3 versatile pieces  

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🔸 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗘𝗦 & 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗦

• Comfortable lightweight walking shoes - sneaker or slip-on (waterproof whenever possible)
• OR Comfortable Flats - an alternative
• Sturdy lightweight hiking shoes - if you do intensive hiking and adventure activities 
• Boots - versatile waterproof leather Chelsea boots - great for the colder season
• Comfortable travel sandals - leather with water repellent - great for any occasions / even semi-formal occasion
• Flip flops 
• Water shoes - for beach and water activities 

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🔸 𝗧𝗢𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 & 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗬

• Sunscreen = Reef-safe for swimming, snorkeling, diving in the ocean
• Bug repellent
• Deodorant
• Toiletries
• Clear toiletries TSA-approved bag for liquid stuff  
• Toiletries bag = for other things - pick a style that can be hanging if possible
• Beauty and cosmetics for HER

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🔸 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗦 & 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗬

• Universal travel adapter
• Power bank 
• Electronic devices + all chargers
• Photography gears = camera & lenses, GoPro for actions, smartphone, lightweight tripod or camera stick
• Camera bag / waterproof case for smartphone
• Headphones / earphones.

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Happy packing!

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