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Welcome to Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods - A great destination for Canadian snowbirds!

Port Aransas - a southern Texas destination for Canadian snowbirds

Corpus Christi an affordable destination for Canadian snowbirds

Pensacola, a Florida panhandle winter home for Canadian snowbirds

Pensacola, FL - Snowbird Destination Guide

Myrtle Beach - a popular winter getaway for Canadian snowbirds

Myrtle Beach - Snowbird Destination Guide

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Panama City Beach a great winter home for Canadian snowbirds

Panama City Beach Snowbird Destination Guide

Kissimmee - the perfect destination for Canadian snowbirds

Sarasota – the ideal winter home for Canadian snowbirds!

Sarasota is a city with a rich history of culture and the arts, not to mention the Ringling Brothers circus. Built around Sarasota...

Why Spain is a great destination for Canadian snowbirds

LAST UPDATED: June 24, 2025 Spain has always had a following among Canadian snowbirds, but it's become even more popular in recent...

Amelia Island - one of Florida’s hidden gems that remains affordable for snowbirds

Amelia Island is a well-kept secret that is perfect for Canadian snowbirds. Located on the northeast coast of Florida just outside...

Why Lisbon is attracting Canadian snowbirds

LAST UPDATED: November 8, 2024 Historic Lisbon is fast becoming a favourite base among snowbirds for extended stays in Portugal...

Snowbirds will discover a natural paradise in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has long been a destination for anyone seeking to explore its plentiful rainforests, wildlife beaches and natural...

Nevada offers snowbirds a winter escape and unforgettable road trips around the state

Nevada has so much to offer snowbirds – including several things you won’t find elsewhere. The historic sites of the Old West...

Tips for Canadian snowbirds spending winters in international destinations

LAST UPDATED: April 16, 2025 Over the past decade, there has been a growing trend among Canadian snowbirds to spend their winters...

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Guide for Canadian snowbirds spending the winter in Mexico

LAST UPDATED: January 14, 2025 Mexico has long been the second most popular destination for Canadian snowbirds, after the U.S...

Top Destinations for Snowbirds Who Love the Arts

Being a snowbird means you’re likely away over the winter during what is often ballet, symphony and opera season at home...

A Snowbird's Guide to Enjoying Florida’s Gulf Coast Music Scene

The boomer generation has been retiring for a while now, with many of them becoming snowbirds. A key characteristic of this...

A Snowbird Sports Fan’s Guide to Arizona

LAST UPDATED: February 12, 2024 If you’re a snowbird who’s a sports fan and you spend your winters in Arizona - particularly in...

Why Mexico’s Bay of Banderas is Becoming the New Florida for Canadian Snowbirds

The Bay of Banderas is rapidly becoming the new Florida for many Canadian snowbirds. If you’ve never heard of the Bay of Banderas...

Puerto Vallarta - the New Florida for Canadian Snowbirds

A Snowbird Sports Fan’s Guide to Florida

LAST UPDATED: February 12, 2024 If you’re a snowbird who’s a sports fan, Florida has plenty of great options to keep you...

Snowbird Destinations in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia

Today’s snowbirds are much more adventurous than their predecessors and many now have the time to explore far away destinations...

A Snowbird’s Guide to the Best Caribbean Destinations

The Caribbean has been a winter holiday destination for Canadians for decades. These beautiful islands have a wonderful, year...

A Canadian Snowbird’s Guide to Southern Europe

While the majority of Canadian Snowbirds head south to the U.S., Mexico or Central America, some travel across the Atlantic to the...

Canadian Snowbirds Can Now Visit Cuba on Cruises from Florida

UPDATE: Due to recent U.S. foreign policy changes, cruise ships are no longer able to travel to Cuba from the United States. A...

Essential Guide to Lesser Known U.S. Snowbird Destinations

Not all Canadian snowbirds who spend their winters in the U.S. are looking to settle in the typical “hot” spots (both in terms of...

A Snowbirds Guide to Central and South America

UPDATED: July 31, 2018 A growing number of Canadian snowbirds are choosing to spend their winters in destinations further afield...

The Best Places for Snowbirds to Stop While Driving To and From Arizona

LAST UPDATED: November 13, 2023 Driving to and from Arizona every year can become a bit boring for Canadian snowbirds – but it...

The Best Places for Snowbirds to Stop While Driving To and From Florida

LAST UPDATED: November 13, 2023 For many snowbirds, the drive south in the winter and north in the spring is all part of the fun...

A Snowbird’s Guide to Discovering Hidden Gems in the Florida Panhandle

It could be argued that Northwest Florida itself is a hidden gem, given that so many snowbirds head further south on the Florida...

A Snowbird’s guide to Florida’s hidden gems - East Coast & the Keys

As our series on “hidden gems” for snowbirds continues, we turn our focus to some of the lesser-known attractions along Florida’s...

A Snowbird’s Guide to Florida’s Hidden Gems – West Coast and Central Regions

Many Canadian snowbirds spend several months in Florida over the winter, and while some tend to stay put wherever they have bought...

Top 11 Bucket List Trips for Canadian Snowbirds!

Although some snowbirds travel to exotic destinations to escape the cold and snow in Canada, the majority usually winter in more...

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A Canadian Snowbird’s Guide to Spending the Winter on a Cruise Ship

Spending the winter on a cruise ship may not come to mind as an option for most Canadian snowbirds - but it’s growing trend! More...

A Canadian Snowbird’s Guide to Florida’s Best Attractions

When it comes to theme parks and other man-made and natural attractions, Florida probably has more attractions than anywhere in...

A Guide to Mexican Destinations for Canadian Snowbirds

LAST UPDATED: January 14, 2025 While most Canadian snowbirds still head to the United States every winter, the weak Canadian...

Top Destinations for LGBTQ Snowbirds

LAST UPDATED: June 19, 2024 As some of our readers have pointed out, a small but significant number of Canadian snowbirds come...

A Snowbird’s Guide to Southern California

Southern California attracts its fair share of Canadian snowbirds in the winter, especially to the desert communities near Palm...

A Snowbird's Guide to Arizona

Beautiful, dry and sunny Arizona offers some of the Southwest’s most dramatic scenery and has long been a snowbird destination for...

A Snowbird’s Guide to Hawaii

Hawaii has long been a favourite with Canadian snowbirds, particularly from Western Canada, due to its proximity in the central...

A Canadian Snowbird's Guide to Texas

Texans fondly refer to all snowbirds, whether from Canada or the Northern U.S., as “Winter Texans” and all snowbirds, regardless...

Guide to Florida’s East Coast for Canadian Snowbirds

The East coast of Florida offers up golden sands, navigable, calm inland waterways and the warm Atlantic Ocean. It has been...

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