TRAVEL CHECK LIST

Going on a trip......being prepared can make the difference between a great trip and a tiring trip! Are you ready? Use this checklist to help.  If you would like a copy of this checklist in Word format just email me at fred@yyztravel.com

BEFORE YOU GO
□ CHECKED FOR TRAVEL ADVISORIES?
Get important notices at www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/index-eng.php and www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/menu-eng.asp

□ ALL APPROPRIATE VACCINATIONS?
It never hurts to be ready www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/reason_raison4-eng.php

□ TRAVEL AND HEALTH INSURANCE?
Remember that your provincial or territorial insurance plan may not cover medical costs outside your home province. Check with your travel consultant.

□ PASSPORTS UP-TO-DATE?
To travel outside of Canada, even to the United States, all children (and adults) need a passport. Learn more at www.passportcanada.gc.ca/

□ DOCUMENTATION FOR CHILDREN (IF REQUIRED)
If you are crossing any borders without both parents of any travelling kids, you may need written consent to bring children with you. Learn more at www.voyage.gc.ca/preparation_information/children_enfants-eng

□ LEAVE COPIES OF YOUR PASSPORT ID PAGES, ITINERARY AND INSURANCE POLIC NUMBERS WITH A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER
If you lose any of these, you’ll have a resource to help you re-obtain them.

□  PUT ALL IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS IN YOUR CELL PHONE
Including:
• Airline’s customer service numbers
• Any pre-arranged transportation
• Hotels or your host
• Travel insurance provider’s emergency number

□ PASSPORTS

□ CASH & CREDIT CARDS
A small amount of cash is a good idea in case credit or debit cards are not accepted

□ IDENTIFICATION CARDS

□ VACCINATION CERTIFICATES (IF REQUIRED)

□ TICKETS

□ ITINERARY
Include hotel and rental car confirmations

IN YOUR CARRY-ON
□ FIRST, THE CARRY-ON RULES
For quick security checks, follow the carry-on rules for Canada outlined at: www.catsa.gc.ca/packsmart

□ ACTIVITIES (COLOURING BOOKS, GAMES, ETC…) FOR KIDS?

□ PACK ALL ELECTRONICS TOGETHER
…for quick security checks.

□ CAMERA OR VIDEO CAMERA

□ CHARGER OR SPARE BATTERIES FOR YOUR CAMERA AND OTHER ELECTRONICS

□ PEN AND PAPER

□ CHANGE OF CLOTHES FOR YOUNGER FAMILY MEMBERS
1 set of essentials for everybody in their carry-ons
Including 1 pair of underwear, socks, toothbrush, etc., in case your luggage doesn’t make it.

□ A WRAP THAT COULD DOUBLE AS A BLANKET

□ PUT MEDICATIONS IN YOUR CARRY-ON
Don’t pack medications in your luggage in case it’s separated from you.

□ A SMALL SUPPLY OF YOUR KIDS’ FAVOURITE SNACKS
Familiar food is comforting

PACKING LIST

Use the lines below to list what you need for each family member. You can print multiple copies of this page, one for each family member.

TOILETRIES                                 

□ Toothbrush                                     

□ Toothpaste                                    

□ Deodorant                                      

□ Sunscreen                                       

□______________________     

□______________________     

□______________________    

□______________________   


CLOTHING

□ _____ pairs underwear

□ _____ pairs socks


□ ______________________

□ ______________________

□ ______________________

□ ______________________
□ ______________________



WEATHER GEAR                                  
□ Hats                                               
□ Sunglasses                                      
□ Umbrella                                        
□ Rain poncho or jackets              
□______________________  
    OTHER
□ _________________________ _
□ ____________________________

□ ____________________________

□ ____________________________

□ ____________________________

PASSPORT CANADA UPDATES

PASSPORT CANADA: SIMPLIFIED RENEWAL PROCESS

PASSPORT Canada has issued guidelines for Canadian citizens to confirm whether or not they qualify for the simplified renewal process.  Eligible citizens need only to provide a completed Simplified Renewal Passport Application (PPTC 054) accompanied by their most recent passport, the required fee and two recent photos.

PASSPORT CANADA: NEED TO TRAVEL IN A HURRY?

PASSPORT Canada has issued a reminder to travellers who need to travel in a hurry but who do not have a valid passport. They can apply for a passport in person at a Passport Canada office and for an extra fee they can expedite the processing. Proof of travel may, however, be required.

For more information   http://www.ppt.gc.ca/index.aspx