Exploring Canada With Kids

Canada is probably one of the best countries to travel to if you have kids in tow. The North American country is home to vast sweeping landscapes and impressive national parks that kids will just love to explore. It is also home to some great family attractions that will keep adults and kids alike entertained throughout the duration of their stay.

If you decide to visit Canada with your little one, there are a few things you should know:

You may need to apply for eTA
Depending on your circumstances, you may need to apply for electronic travel authorization before you and your kiddos can enter the country. You can find out more about eTA by visiting https://official-canada-eta.com.
If only one parent is travelling, the non-accompanying parent will also need to sign a consent form, so that the kids will be allowed into Canada.

Canada’s Best Regions for Kids

Canada is made up of several regions, each with something different to offer. These are possibly the best regions to visit with your children:

Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies are a great place to take children if you want to get them involved in nature. There are lots of great hiking and snowshoeing areas, where you can see Canadian wildlife, including magnificent elk, whistling marmot and grizzly bears in their natural environments, and from a safe distance.

Montréal
Montréal is home to many French speakers. So, it is a good place to take older children who are learning the language. It is also notable for its historical French-style streets, a beach located in the inner-city, all-year ice skating opportunities and, of course, the Biôdome, which is full of cute animals your kids will love.

Vancouver
Vancouver benefits from being sandwiched between both the mountains and the sea, which means that you can participate in a wide range of activities, from a day on the beach to a hike through the mountains, or even a few hours’ snowboarding, without having to travel very far at all.

Maritime Provinces
Your kids will love spending time in the Maritime Provinces, where they can go on whale watching expeditions, take a trip on a pirate ship and visit the regions many beautiful beaches.

What to Eat
Canada is one place where you will never go short of fast food, but if you want your kids to eat at least one healthy meal each day, you should be able to scope out a café or two that does good quality sandwiches and other healthy options.

If you’re going out hiking, you will want to visit a grocery store and pick a decent sized picnic because you will burn a lot of calories exploring the wilds of Canada.

When to Travel
If you have kids, you might want to plan your trip for the summer, when there are lots of great outdoor festivals, including rodeos and music events, that will keep the kids entertained. However, if you’re looking for a more relaxed holiday, Autumn, when there are fewer people around, can be good.

Wherever and whenever you decide to travel, be sure to plan some enough sightseeing trips and activities to stop the kids from getting bored and ensure that a good holiday is had by all!

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