Adventure Travel Advice

Many Canadians look for unique travel adventures. They want to discover relatively untouched and unspoiled lands, experience different customs, reach new understandings of the world, see exotic flora and fauna, or extend the limits of their physical capabilities. These activities are exciting. But they can also be dangerous.

Adventure Travel tips and advice

By doing your homework before you leave, you minimize the chances of something going wrong. Take the time to learn about your destination and what you are about to do. Most of all, before you undertake a trip that will test you mentally and physically, make sure you know yourself. Is this what you want to do? Is this something you are capable of doing?

Before you leave

To find out about local conditions before you leave, consult the Country Travel Reports published by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT). These reports provide information on safety and security conditions, health issues and entry and visa requirements for over 225 destinations. They can be found on DFAIT’s Consular Web site (http://www.travel.gc.ca/travelreports), or you can order them by calling 1-800-267-6788 (in Canada) or (613) 944-6788. This information is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.