How to prepare a trip to Canada
Unique regions – the Great White North blows your imagination!: How to prepare a trip to Canada
To go on a trip to Canada , the steps are relatively similar and you need a lot of preparation in advance . You should know that both English and French are spoken in Canada, depending on the area, so if you want to improve your English, you should choose an English-speaking area.
Thus, you must first decide the destination, since Canada has a total of 10 provinces : How to prepare a trip to Canada
Quebec, with Montreal as its capital,
Ontario, where the federal capital of Ottawa is located,
Newfoundland and Labrador,
Manitoba,
Alberta,
Northwest Territories,
British Columbia,
Saskatchewan,
Yukon Territory,
Nunavut territories.
As of 2018, there are 16,787 Spaniards residing in Canada. (Source: INE)
The weather is a very important element to take into account when choosing the destination and the time of the trip. To see the snow-capped mountains or enjoy Canada’s unique cold environment, it is recommended to go between November and March . On the other hand, if you want to admire the beauty of Brunswick and other beautiful places, it is better to go on a trip between April and September .
As for the paperwork, it is necessary, as to travel Australia, to apply for a visa. For the Spanish, good news! You do not need a visa, but an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization):
This document costs 7 Canadian dollars,
The eTA application must be done online,
After receiving confirmation from the eTA, you will be able to book your airline tickets.
The deadlines can vary from 3 to 15 days for the processing of your application , so don’t wait until the last minute!
Finally, we must know that the time difference with Spain is quite large:
6 hours less in Montreal,
8 hours less in Alberta,
9 hours less in British Columbia.
To organize a trip to Canada, it is recommended to use a travel agency. Among them, we advise you:
Evaneos, specialized in personalized tourism,
Grand voyage,
Sinai land.
So you can organize your entire trip, from your arrival at the airport to the smallest activities! Feel free to define a travel budget that includes the price of the plane ticket, private English classes and reservations during your stay.
As you can see, going on vacation to an English-speaking country is easy, but you have to organize yourself anyway , like any trip abroad. A tip: find out about all the administrative procedures before you leave, check your level of English and determine what type of trip you want to do (organized trip, freelance, autotour).
You already have all the elements to have a good trip. So, are you ready for an adventure in an English-speaking country? Which prefer? Tell us your anecdotes!