Here is how you should prepare for a cross-Canada road trip.
So, it’s the time of the year for family fun. And a cross-Canada trip is your idea of fun and exploring traditions and cultures. It can be long – no doubt – and may come off as daunting and stressful. But if you are well-prepared, it will be a memorable trip for your family.
Here is how you should prepare for a cross-Canada road trip.
Plan
You don’t need to include all celebrated destinations across Canada to call it a cross-Canada road trip especially when you don’t have a month to give to it. Feel free to cross a destination or two out of the list to make the plan feasible.
Break this plan into daily schedules to know how much you will travel in a day and how many stops will you take. Leave room for flexibility so you can explore the best eateries and attractions as you reach a place.
Budgeting is an integral part of planning. Complete your research on affordable and cheap resources like hotels, restaurants, and destinations.
Enlist drivers
You wouldn’t want to drive across the whole country without support, would you? Enlist the help of your spouse and eligible children. And prepare those who can become eligible at the time of the planned trip. Think about taking the Driving Test Canada to ensure a quick pass, for example.
Prepare your car
A cross-Canada road trip is a lengthy affair. Plus, it involves crossing provinces and entering new jurisdictions of road authorities. These authorities may have different criteria to check the roadworthiness of your car.
Even if you think your car is ready to take on the challenge according to the criteria given by your province, you must get it checked to see if it adheres to the safety standards of different provinces. And if there is a new driver involved in driving for the trip, you should also check the restrictions imposed on them in different provinces.
Other than checking the insurance, driving license, and car safety criteria across provinces; you also need to prepare your car to make your journey smoother. Get it clean. Change air and cabin filters. See if it needs scheduled maintenance. And get it inspected for other minor or major threats.
Get the entertainment ready
You will be spending multiple hours in your car on this road trip. You might plan that kids will be interested in watching the scenery during this time but that’s just wishful thinking. They will get bored and will want to indulge in other activities. These activities can be games, books, and communication prompts.
Prepare – download or pack – multiple games and books, reliable device charging ports, riddles, and family games for this time. Don’t rely on the internet to offer your family much-needed entertainment every minute of the trip. You may experience an absence of internet service as you go from one place to another. Unsurprisingly, you would also want to download the vital travel apps before starting the journey.
Take away
A cross-Canada road trip can easily last a month if you plan to take your time appreciating the locations and enjoying the local culture. Consequently, you should plan, budget, and prepare for the excursion in detail. This post helps you consider the most important parts of preparation for this trip.
