BY Clay Larroy
Travel is
so much more that simply hopping on a flight to a new destination. If you plan
it correctly, it could be a thrilling time you'll never forget. Planning a trip
is fun as there are tons of things to do and see. Do you know how to plan a
trip effectively? Packing light is key to making your travels as easy and free
of stress as possible. Bring one carryon bag that includes everything you need,
not necessarily everything you want. Your smart packing will pay off when you
are happily carrying one bag around on vacation instead of lugging around
multiple bags. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!
The Rocky Mountains of
western North America stretch more than 3,000 miles (4,828km) from Mexico,
through the United States and into Canada and Alaska. Dividing the Canadian
provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, the peaks of the Canadian Rockies
tower over the plains, rising to 11,975ft (3,650m).
The alpine towns sprinkled
along the Rockies in the southwest of Alberta are an unspoiled mountain
playground where each season has its own unique beauty and selection of
activities. National parks abound in this area, offering the chance for
mountain adventures and recreation. The main Rockies national parks in Alberta
are Banff National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park and Jasper National Park.
The Willmore Wilderness Park, just north of Jasper National Park, is also a
glorious wilderness area. These beautiful, protected areas are home to some
rare and endangered animals, including woodland caribou, grizzly bears,
wolverines and great grey owls.
The towns in the area, like
Banff and Jasper, offer a vast number of tourist attractions to entertain and
entrance visitors all year round, with outdoor activities of all kinds designed
to complement the natural attractions.
Travel
to Canadian Rocky Mountains
Climate
for Canadian Rocky Mountains
The Canadian Rockies
experience a highland climate, characterized by warm summer days with long
hours of sunshine, and cold, crisp winters when snow covers the ground from
November to March. The coldest months are December and January when
temperatures can plummet to well below freezing, exacerbated by the wind chill
factor. Hikers in the summer months should note that May and June are the
wettest time of year, and that even in summer weather conditions can be
changeable and unpredictable.
Health
Notes when travelling to Canada
No vaccinations are
necessary for travel to Canada. Medical care is excellent, but expensive, so
medical insurance is advised.
Safety
Notes when travelling to Canada
Most visits to Canada are
trouble-free. The country is politically stable, but does share the common
international risk of terrorism. There have been no recent terrorism events.
The crime rate is low, but travelers are advised to take sensible precautions
to safeguard their belongings, as they would anywhere. Canada is prone to
tornadoes between May and September.
Customs
in Canada
Smoking bans have been
implemented in Canada in enclosed public places such as restaurants, bars and
shopping malls.
Duty
Free in Canada
Travelers to Canada are
allowed to enter the country with the following items without incurring custom
duties: gifts to the value of C$60 per recipient (excluding advertising
material, tobacco and alcoholic beverages); 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or
cigarillos and 200g of tobacco or 200 tobacco sticks; 1.14 litres of liquor or
wine or 24 x 355ml bottles or cans of beer or ale. There are strict regulations
governing the import of the following: explosives, endangered animal and plant
species, items of heritage, fresh foodstuffs and weapons. The plant Qhat (Khat)
is illegal in Canada and prison sentences are heavy.
Communication
in Canada
The international access
code for Canada is +1. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant
country code. The outgoing code is not necessary for calls to the US and the
Caribbean. Internet cafes are widely available. Most international mobile phone
companies have roaming agreements with Canadian operators; however, it will be
cheaper to buy a pay-as-you-go SIM card if visiting the country for long
periods.
Tipping
in Canada
There is no service charge
added to restaurant bills in Canada and staff expect a tip of around 15
percent. Hairdressers and taxi drivers are also usually tipped at the same
rate, while bellhops, doormen, porters and similar service providers at hotels,
airports and stations are generally paid at the customer's discretion. It has
become more common for places with counter service to display 'tip jars', but
in such cases tipping is not necessary.
Passport/Visa
Note
All visitors must hold a valid passport. We
recommend that passports always be valid for six months after intended period
of travel. Visitors are required to hold onward or return tickets, all
documents needed for the next destination and sufficient funds to cover the
period of intended stay.
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“Nothing lives long, Only the earth and mountains”
— Dee Brown
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