Plan Your Trip to Canada

By Jane McLean, About.com Guides to Canada Travel

From salmon fishing to wine tasting, from remote northern lodges to luxury urban hotels, find out about planning a trip to Canada.

1. Crossing the Canada Border
2. Popular Events & Festivals
3. Holidays in Canada

Crossing the Canada Border

The best advice for visitors crossing the border into Canada is to be prepared. Know what questions may be asked, what items are and aren't allowed and what documents you need to cross the border into Canada.

• Tips for Driving Across the Border into Canada
• Do US Citizens Need a Passport to Visit Canada
• Duty Free Shopping at the Canada Border
• The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)
• Bringing Children over the Canada Border

Popular Events & Festivals

Canada's events and festivals cover a wide-range of themes, reflecting the diversity of the Canadian people. From celebrations of nature to mingling with Hollywood's elite, Canada has some of the world's best events and festivals.

• Top 10 Events & Festivals in Canada
• New Year's Celebrations across Canada
• Santa Claus Parades in Canada

Holidays in Canada

Public holidays mean special events plus closures, crowds and other travel headaches. Be prepared for the opportunities and challenges of holidays in Canada by knowing when they are and what to expect.

• Public Holidays in Canada - Find the Dates of Canada's Public Holidays
• Thanksgiving in Canada
• Family Day - Public Holiday in Alberta, Saskatchewan & Ontario
• August Long Weekend in Canada
• New Year's Eve Celebrations in Canada