One need only go as far as the internet in order to find a variety of tours and travel Canada accordingly. One of the most popular ways to travel within Canada is the Canadian railway train system. Stretching from Montreal to Vancouver, this is the best way to see the most of Canada in the shortest amount of time.
Depending on interests located in specific areas within Canada, one might want to search a variety of blogs which offer information on various activities going on while in the area. This is in addition to the many lodging and restaurant reviews one can also find online. In addition, most area auto clubs or travel stores most likely carry brochures and additional information on traveling both inside and outside Canada.
Another way to see Canada and most other areas is by way of air. Many airlines offer air tours in most parts of Canada, even some remote areas of the Canadian Wilderness. Therefore, if one wishes to see Canada by air, one can call and visit the air tours which one finds interesting before making a final decision. Also, many air tours can also be found in Canadian tour books as well as the local phone books relating to the area in which one is visiting at the time.
Of course, when arriving in Canada, one always has the option of renting a vehicle, however one must first understand Canadian driving laws in order to drive in either city or in the back country. One might also want to check with forest rangers and the like if planning on driving and hiking in these areas. This is just a precaution so one can know their way back to the trail head before dark or where camping is legally provided in such back country if so desired or simply caught in the area without making it back to the trail head after dark.
Passports are also now required of all United States citizens entering Canada and returning home to the United States; Therefore, one need begin planning early enough to acquire a passport if one does not already have one accordingly. This is because passport applications can take up to sixty to ninety days to process before one receives their passport. However, if one requires an emergency passport, one can apply which may cut the wait time down to some extent, although one may have to pay a higher fee and provide an excellent reason for the expedited passport. Once paid for and approved however, a passport last quite a few years before one is required to renew same.
In planning, one need first decide their destination and date of travel. As based on where one is leaving from may or may not have both air, bus and train travel to and within the Canada. To this end, one might want to watch a travel related channel or videos of areas in Canada where one is thinking of traveling to get at least a little bit of insight into the area.
Two of the main areas in which tourists like to visit are Vancouver and Montreal. Each of these cities have more in the way of tourism than any others in the Canadian provinces and are therefore generally a bit more pricey with regards to food and Canadian relics in gift shops. Both cities also offer a great deal of entertainment. However, most events related to tourism in Canada are generally only open in late May through early September.
As expected, with the Olympic Games in Vancouver in February 2010, travel today is much higher a price than normal in this region of Canada. This is because as hotels book up, the rates tend to increase when the hotel reaches a limited number of rooms available. Therefore, if one is going to the Olympic Games this year, one need make their reservation as quickly as possible to assure accommodations are still available.
Also, if one is not attending the Olympic Games and planning on visiting both Montreal and Vancouver, one may want to visit Montreal during the Olympic Games and wait until they are over to visit Vancouver. This is because of the the heavy crowds and intense security the Olympic Games will know doubt bring to Vancouver. While the Olympic Games can be a great deal of fun to watch. Still, unless one is attending the Olympic Games, the overcrowding and long wait times in restaurants and other venues can be very overwhelming to say the least.
To this end, it can definitely be fun to explore Canada, especially with the guided travel and tours offered in many areas. There are also many periodicals and travel guides on Canada which can help assure a safe and smooth journey regardless of the mode of travel one desires to take to get there. As to information regarding travel once one is in Canada, there are also many Canadian tourist guides regarding the various areas provided in many regions of the country.
So, browse local bookstores or go online and find the one that covers the areas in Canada in which one wishes to travel. Then, check online to get an idea of what the area is like and look for travel brochures regarding the region. In doing so, one can find out about local events, lodging, restaurants and shows with reviews written by other travelers. To this end, one can then travel knowing their way around Canada and the best tours and travel which fit their needs once inside the borders.