Stay Safe When Traveling

In addition to having the right travel insurance to protect you, there are a lot of additional details to consider when preparing for your trip.

Before you leave Canada, here are some tips to consider to ensure you travel safe:

Carry a Canadian passport that is valid well after the date of your planned return, and keep a copy of the identification page separate from the original – never leave it unattended!
Leave copies of your passport identification page, itinerary and insurance policy with friends or family as well.
Trip cancellation insurance may be null and void if a Travel Warning (due to wars or sporadic unrest for example) to a specific country or region is already in effect when a trip is booked.
If you take medication, be sure to pack an extra supply in case you are away for longer than expected. As well, carry a duplicate of your original prescription in case your medication is lost or stolen.
If traveling with children, carry documentation proving your right to accompany them (consent letter available here).
We recommend you purchase at least $5 million Canadian in travel insurance coverage to provide the best coverage possible for the most common worst-case scenarios.
Don’t come home to a disaster – arrange for someone to check your home each day, with specific inspections for frozen pipes.
Support local travel agencies! While booking your vacation online may appear convenient, should you have an issue like closures or cancelations, working directly with a local agency will provide you with more peace-of-mind should there be a glitch in your plans. Plus‚ it keeps our local economy strong!