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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...

Tips for Canadian snowbirds spending winters in international destinations

LAST UPDATED: June 13, 2023 While the U.S. continues to be the top destination for Canadian snowbirds, over the past decade there...

Destinations

A snowbird’s guide to entertaining visiting kids and grandkids over the winter

LAST UPDATED: February 7, 2023 For many snowbirds, one of the great pleasures of the winter season is having your kids and...

Great tools to help Canadian snowbirds speed up air travel

LAST UPDATED: January 11, 2023 Air travel has been fraught with issues since most COVID restrictions were eased and the demand for...

Guide for Canadian snowbirds spending the winter in Mexico

LAST UPDATED: January 11, 2023 Mexico has long been the second most popular destination for Canadian snowbirds, after the U.S...

Snowbirds love cruising: Our editor reports on her river cruise through France

By Jill Wykes, Editor, Snowbird Advisor As a snowbird, I love to escape the winter at my home in Florida, but just like many of...

Cruises

Mobile app helps Canadian travellers expedite entry to the U.S.

LAST UPDATED: October 11, 2022 As long wait times persist at many airports, Canadian snowbirds and other travellers flying to the...

MPC Mobile App Makes Travel to the U.S. from Canada Faster

“Long stay” program options for Canadian snowbirds are becoming more popular

LAST UPDATED: July 14, 2022 If there’s one thing that we know about snowbirds, it’s that they are not all alike! They range in age...

Long Stay Programs for Canadian Snowbirds

Top tips for snowbirds to plan your “non-snowbird” travel

LAST UPDATED: May 12, 2022 For many snowbirds, escaping to popular snowbird destinations over the winter isn’t the only travelling...

Why snowbirds should consider booking their 2022 vacations soon

Many snowbirds don’t just travel to their winter destinations - they’re also busy taking bucket list trips, cruises and other...

UPDATED: Considerations for Canadian Snowbirds Thinking About Going to Mexico During COVID-19

LAST UPDATED: November 3, 2021 Each year thousands of Canadian snowbirds spend the winter in Mexico, enjoying the guaranteed warm...

Tips for Snowbirds on Surviving a Winter at Home in Canada

For many snowbirds, this will be the first winter in several years they have spent at home in Canada due to concerns about...

Tips for Snowbirds Spending the Winter in Canada During COVID

Tips for Snowbirds Considering Renting Out Their Winter Homes During COVID-19

Many snowbirds have been agonizing for months now about whether or not they will head somewhere warm for all or part of the coming...

Should Canadian Snowbirds Travel This Winter?

Last Updated: October 20, 2020 The million-dollar question for many Canadian snowbirds this year is whether they should travel...

COVID-19 Updates - Quarantine Requirements for Canadians Returning to Canada

LAST UPDATED: September 20, 2020 Get updates about Government of Canada Quarantine Requirements for Returning Canadians below...

Canadian Quarantine Requirements for Snowbirds

COVID-19 Updates - Flying from Canada to Non-U.S. Countries

LAST UPDATED: September 20, 2020 Get updates about Canadians ability to fly to Non-U.S. countries below. This page will be updated...

Can Canadian Snowbirds Fly to Non-U.S. Destinations?

COVID-19 Updates - Flying from Canada to the U.S.

LAST UPDATED: September 20, 2020 Get updates about Canadians ability to fly to the U.S. below. This page will be updated when...

COVID-19 Updates - Driving to the U.S. from Canada

LAST UPDATED: December 12, 2020 Get updates about Canada/U.S. Land Border Travel Restrictions below. This page will be updated...

Canada / U.S. Land Border Closure Updates for Snowbirds

COVID-19 Updates - Canadian Travel Advisory Levels

LAST UPDATED: September 20, 2020 Get updates about Government of Canada Global Travel Advisory levels below. This page will be...

COVID-19 Self-Isolation Tips for Snowbirds Returning to Canada

If you’re a snowbird who is just returning from your winter destination or will be returning soon, please be aware that as of...

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...

Top Travel Tips for Single Snowbirds

Being single should never stop you from escaping the cold Canadian winters and enjoying the snowbird lifestyle, as many single...

Best Tips and Resources for Single Snowbirds

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...

The Ultimate Guide for First Time Snowbirds

LAST UPDATED: August 21, 2023 So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and escape the cold Canadian winters – welcome to the...

Everything First Time Snowbirds Need to Know

Lifestyle

A Snowbird Sports Fan’s Guide to Arizona

If you’re a snowbird who’s a sports fan and you spend your winters in Arizona - particular in the Phoenix area – there are plenty...

Tips for Snowbirds With Mobility Issues

Many snowbirds develop mobility issues as they age, but there’s no reason why this should stop you from enjoying the snowbird...

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

If you’re a snowbird who’s a sports fan, Florida has plenty of great options to keep you entertained from October through April...

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...

Why Snowbirds Should Always Register with Consular Services When Travelling Outside Canada

Before you head off to your winter destination, it is highly recommended that you register with Canadian Consular Services prior...

Consular Services

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...

Cruising on the Rhine – Snowbirds are Hopping on the River Cruise Bandwagon

One snowbird’s river cruise adventure I have just returned from a wonderful trip to Europe that included a river cruise and two...

River Cruise Tips for Canadian Snowbirds

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...

A Canadian Snowbird’s Guide to Hotel Rewards Loyalty Programs

If you’re a Canadian snowbird who drives to and from your winter home each year, you’re likely staying in one or more hotels or...

Hotels

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

Driving to and from Arizona every year can become a bit boring for Canadian snowbirds – but it doesn’t have to be. Turning the...

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

For many snowbirds, the drive south in the winter and north in the spring is all part of the fun and offers an opportunity to...

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 Birding During Your Winters in Florida

Birdwatching – or birding – is one of the favourite pastimes for Canadian snowbirds during the winter months in 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...

Destinations

Florida