If you’ve ever sat down to plan a family trip and thought, “Where do I even start?” you’re definitely not alone.
Travel planning can feel overwhelming, especially as a Canadian traveller juggling flights, accommodation, currency differences, insurance, packing, and all the details that come with taking kids abroad.
After years of planning trips for our own family of five I have learned a lot and I want to share that with other Canadian families that want to travel with their kids. I found after many many trips we were following the same steps every time and using the same resources. And every time I talked about travel with friends or other parents, I’d end up sharing the exact same tips.
So I finally put it all in one place and created a Trip Planning Guide for Canadian Families.
Introducing: My Free Trip Planning Guide Created for Canadian Families!
These are all the tips and resources we use to organize every trip we take. From big international adventures to short getaways. It’s simple, realistic, and designed specifically with Canadian families in mind.
? Download the FREE Trip Planning Guide HERE.
What’s Inside the Guide
This guide covers all the actual things families need to plan before a trip.
✔ Accommodation
What to look for, what to avoid, and the things that make or break a family stay.
✔ Transportation
How to plan flights, trains, ferries, transit, and everything in between plus the budget-friendly options we use.
✔ Budgeting
A simple framework to keep your trip affordable, avoid surprise costs, and stay realistic as Canadians.
✔ Planning Your Itinerary
Not an hour-by-hour plan just a simple way to plan your activities, where I get inspiration and some of our favourite activities to do anywhere.
✔ Travel Insurance & Health
The Canadian-specific things you need to think about, especially when traveling with kids.
✔ Currency & eSIMs
How we handle money abroad, the easiest way to get data on your phone, and what Canadians should prepare for.
✔ Apps to Download
The exact apps that make travel easier transit, translation, navigation, booking, and communication.
✔ Packing
A streamlined family packing approach, plus the must-haves we bring on every trip.
✔ Home Prep & Pet Care
The often-forgotten tasks: pet sitters, house prep, garbage day, lights, fridge, all the little things that matter.
✔ Final Checks
A quick checklist to make sure nothing gets overlooked before you leave.
Who This Trip Planning Guide for Canadian Families Is For
This guide is perfect for:
✔ Canadian families planning their first big trip
✔ Parents who want a simple, step-by-step way to stay organized
✔ Anyone trying to avoid hidden costs or last-minute stress
✔ Travellers who want practical advice (not fancy, unrealistic itineraries)
✔ Families who just want a smoother, easier planning process
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed planning a trip or worried you might forget something this guide will help right away.
Why This Guide Works
It’s real.
This is exactly what we use for our trips with three kids.
It’s not complicated, not overwhelming, and not filled with things you don’t need.
It’s just the essentials that actually make a difference.
Grab Your Free Copy
If you’re getting ready to plan a trip (or dreaming of one!), this guide is the perfect place to start.
? Download the free Trip Planning Guide for Canadians here.
And if you ever want help or ideas, I love chatting travel with other families!
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