Tips For Getting Ready For A Camping Trip In Canada

Canada is a wonderful country to visit and an excellent part of the world for camping.

Getting ready to go camping is always a chore, but think about fun in the sun, clean water and fresh air, gorgeous starry nights, good kayaking, canoeing and boating, fishing and hunting, etc. all with an open door of hospitality. You will wonder why you have not made a camping trip in Canada before this!

Tips for getting ready for camping trips in Canada:

1. Make certain that you have up an to date passport and driver's license, if you are planning to enter Canada from another country, as those will be required at border crossings for identification purposes. Also be aware that your luggage may be searched at airports and border crossings. If you drive across the border, you may have your car searched as well. You will need current insurance coverage on your vehicle. Be sure that you are fully covered for Canada!

2. If you are driving, make certain that you have current road maps. If you are flying, or coming to Canada, via other modes of transportation, be aware that you can rent vehicles at most airports, or rental agencies, for a reasonable price. You may be able to rent kayaks, canoes, or boats of different kinds, at various camp grounds. Note that there will possibly be some road construction and detours. Check to see if the roads that you plan on taking are open for tourist travel, or if there are any possible problems in those areas, eg. washouts from rain, floods, or landslides, if you are heading into the mountains.

3. On many major highways in Canada, camping is allowed at designated campgrounds only. Some of the minor highways do have camp grounds, but not all of them. You might research the area that you are planning to visit and see what facilities are available. Most camping sites will provide water, showers and washrooms. Some will also have stores where you can purchase food, clothing, or camping supplies.

4. Plan to purchase the appropriate boating, fishing or hunting licenses that you require, ahead of time. Remember that life jackets are mandatory for each person on a boat. These may be rented at the same place where you rent a boat.

5. Obtain appropriate health coverage for the area that you plan to visit. Note that all of the medications that you require may not be available where you are going, so plan accordingly. Take along extras just in case. Take extra medical supplies

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