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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...

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Considerations for Canadian Snowbirds Thinking About Going to Mexico This Winter

LAST UPDATED: November 11, 2020 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

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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...

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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...

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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

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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...

What You Need to Know About Hand Hygiene During COVID-19

The arrival of COVID-19 in Canada has brought with it a variety of strategies to reduce the risk of contracting the virus...

Hand Sanitizer Tips for Canadian Snowbirds

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What Snowbirds Need to Know About COVID-19 Face Mask Options

In our new COVID-19 world, wearing face masks has become commonplace and is now a recommended practice by the Government of Canada...

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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...

A Snowbird’s Guide to Lifelong Learning Classes During Your Winters Away

Living the snowbird lifestyle means splitting your time between your home in Canada and your winter residence, which means your...

More Snowbirds Taking Classes During Their Winters Away

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A Snowbird’s Guide to Volunteering During Your Winter Away

Contrary to popular belief, for most snowbirds, their time away over the winter isn’t really a vacation – it’s more of a re...

Canadian Snowbirds Volunteering in Their Winter Destinations

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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

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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...

Tips for Snowbirds Who Need Ongoing Medical Treatment While Away for the Winter

As we age, it’s inevitable that we develop chronic medical conditions that require some form of ongoing monitoring or treatment...

Tips for Canadian Snowbirds Who Require Ongoing Medical Treatment

The Ultimate Guide for First Time Snowbirds

So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and escape the cold Canadian winters – welcome to the wonderful world of snowbirds...

Everything First Time Snowbirds Need to Know

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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

How the Snowbird Lifestyle is Evolving for Canadians

For close to a century, Canadian seniors have been seeking ways to escape the cold Canadian winters. Today’s snowbirds, primarily...

Get the Latest Trends for Canadian Snowbirds

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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...

Should Snowbirds Use a Vehicle Transport or Driveaway Service?

Many snowbirds who winter in the U.S. prefer to have their own vehicle with them. But after several years of driving back and...

Car Transport and Driveaway Service Options for Snowbirds

Vehicle Transport

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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

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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...

A Canadian Snowbird’s Guide to Buying a New or Used Car in the U.S.

After driving or having their vehicles transported back and forth for a few winters, many Canadian snowbirds who own property in...

Tips for Canadians Buying a Car in The U.S.

Vehicle Import/Export

Vehicle Transport

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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

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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...

How to Unlock Your Canadian Cell Phone - Top Tips for Snowbirds

Canadian snowbirds are familiar with the logistical challenges that come with spending all or part of the winter in the U.S...

Tips for Unlocking Your Canadian Cell Phone

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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...

Top Canadian Duty & Customs Tips for Snowbirds Returning to Canada

By March and April, most Canadian snowbirds are preparing to make their last trip home for the season. However, one important...

Canadian Duty and Customs Tips for Snowbirds

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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.

The Essential List of Canadian Snowbird Clubs

Local snowbird clubs and organizations in your winter destination can be a great resource for Canadian snowbirds, providing you...

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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...

Attention Snowbirds: Don’t ignore those U.S. speeding tickets!

If you’re a Canadian snowbird who drives south for the winter, it’s likely that you’ll receive a U.S. traffic ticket at some point...

U.S. Speeding Ticket Tips for Canadian Drivers

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What Items Can Canadian Snowbirds Bring to the U.S.?

For Canadian snowbirds, understanding what you can – and more importantly - cannot bring into the United States is essential...

U.S. Customs Rules for Canadian Snowbirds

Cruise Booking Tips for Snowbirds During the Winter

If you’re a snowbird who spends your winters in Florida, Texas or California, you’ll want to explore the option of enjoying a...

Cruise Booking Tips for Canadian Snowbirds

Cruises

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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...

Destinations

Travel

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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...

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