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Step-by-step trip planning guides, packing checklists that actually fit in a carry-on, and carefully researched travel gear advice, so you spend less time figuring things out and more time enjoying the trip.
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What to pack for Canada in summer, fall, winter and spring, based on official climate data for five major cities, plus rules for bear spray, power plugs, ticks, UV and wildfire smoke.
Plan Jasper and the Icefields Parkway after the 2024 wildfire: what’s open and closed in 2026, the Columbia Icefield, glacier…
Plan a Whistler trip: getting there on the Sea-to-Sky Highway or by bus, Whistler Blackcomb by the numbers, PEAK 2…
Plan a first visit to Victoria, British Columbia: ferries and flights, the Inner Harbour and Parliament, Butchart Gardens, Canada’s oldest…
A practical Vancouver Island road trip from Victoria to Tofino and the north island: ferries, driving times, old-growth forests, Strathcona…
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Destination guides with when to go and how long to stay.
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Packing lists for carry-on, beach, winter and family trips.
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Travel planning
Who needs a Canada eTA, how to apply on the official site for CAN$7, how long it takes, how long…
A complete pre-departure checklist for international trips: passports, visas and travel authorizations, money, phone, health, insurance and packing, with timings…
The most common trip-planning mistakes, from passport validity surprises to overpacked itineraries, with a simple fix for each one.
Travel gear
Research-based buying guides: we compare specifications, airline rules and trade-offs so you can choose with confidence. How we choose gear.
How to choose a travel pillow for flights (memory foam, inflatable or scarf-style), with four research-based picks and the specs…
How to choose a toiletry bag, from hanging kits to clear 3-1-1 cubes, with research-based picks and the TSA rules…
A short, research-based list of travel gear categories that solve real problems on almost every trip, with our top pick…
What to pack for a business trip in a carry-on, from a wrinkle-resistant capsule wardrobe to the tech kit that…
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Checklists and methods for every kind of trip, plus a free generator that builds a list around your climate, trip length and activities.
Destination guides
Plan a day in Ucluelet: the Wild Pacific Trail’s Lighthouse Loop and Artist Loops, Amphitrite Point Lighthouse, the Ucluelet Aquarium,…
Everything to know before visiting Pacific Rim National Park Reserve: the three units, park passes, Green Point camping, the West…
How to start surfing in Tofino: the best beginner beaches, established surf schools, wetsuit and water temperatures, the surfer’s code…
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Where to watch winter storms in Tofino and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, when the season peaks, how to read…
When to visit Tofino: monthly temperatures and rainfall from Environment Canada, when to go for whales, surfing and storms, and…
Plan a first visit to Banff: park passes, how to reach Moraine Lake (no personal vehicles), Lake Louise parking and…
When to visit Canada for summer adventures, fall colours, skiing or the northern lights, with seasons explained by region and…
Practical tips for a first trip to Canada: eTA and entry rules, distances and time zones, sales tax and tipping,…
The former Marina West Motel in Tofino has been renovated and rebranded as Tofino Resort + Marina. Here’s where it…
