Know your destination before you go - Do your research - Canada travel guide

Important tip from the Canada Travel Guide - Learn about the destination that you plan to visit

Find out as much as you can about the country, city or area that you plan to visit. The more prepared you are, the less culture shock you will experience.

Do research on the internet, read travel books, newspapers, magazines, whatever you can and learn about the history, culture, customs and politics.

It is also a good idea to learn a little about the language if possible. Just knowing a few key words like “Hello” or “Where is the washroom” in the other language can help.

Other places to find information

- travel agents and travel websites can provide brochures and tourist information about the countries that you wish to visit.

- CAA provides maps and travel brochures for free to members

- tourist boards

- foreign embassies or consulates can provide up-to-date information on their countries.

- Consult the Canada travel guide - Country Travel Reports before your departure to find out about security and safety conditions, health questions and entry requirements for the country or countries you are going to. The Department publishes reports for over 200 destinations around the world.

- libraries

- bookstores-Best Travel Guides

- friends and relatives that have been there can also give you great information and tips!