Family time in Canada: unforgettable adventure for young and old!

Heiko and Melissa Schmetz from Solingen have a passion for traveling and want to bring their daughters closer to the joy of discovering. When planning their trips, they noticed that there is little help for families with children. To close this gap, Heiko Schmetz started collecting notes and leading a travel diary, which finally led to the publication of her book "Adventure Family Age".

The book describes the family's two-month Canada trip in 2023, in which they traveled through the country for eight and a half weeks and laid around 7500 kilometers. During the trip, all family members celebrated their birthdays: the little one her first, the big one her third, while Melissa Schmetz 32 and Heiko Schmetz 34 years old. The Schmetz family deliberately chose the overnight stay in rooms instead of a camper, which turned out to be advantageous. Heiko Schmetz emphasizes the positive binding experiences he did with his children during the trip.

travel tips and practical information for families

In order to share the experiences of the Schmetz family, Heiko Schmetz created a list of 122 playgrounds that are suitable for travel with children. These playgrounds should be included, functional and with well -kept toilets. The book “Adventure Family Time: The Travel Guide for Parents' Time and Family Exercise with (small) children in Canada” comprises 237 pages and is available at a price of 14.99 euros. It can be ordered via Amazon or borrowed in the Solingen city library.

In another report, the necessary preparations for family trips to Canada are discussed. Parents should note that EU citizens need a valid passport and children their own child's passport. Furthermore, the electronic travel permit (Canada ETA) is required for every traveler. When traveling alone with a child, a written approval of the other legal guardian is necessary. The current Corona rules should also be taken into account, such as registration in the Arrivecan app and the vaccination requirements for travelers from 12 years.

The best time to travel for Canada is all year round, with summer to be considered ideal from June to mid -October. For families who travel between September and October, the Indian Summer offers breathtaking autumn landscapes. Canada as a child -friendly destination also convinces with friendly residents and a good infrastructure for children, including chairs and playing corners in restaurants.

For families who prefer the motorhome adventure in Canada, the good accessibility of the streets and the large number of providers of motorhomes should be mentioned. A timely reservation of campsites is recommended because they are quickly booked. The entire travel offer speaks for Canada as the ideal goal for family vacations.

• The book "Adventure Family Time" is available via Amazon.
• Travel preparations to Canada require valid ID documents for parents and children.
• The best travel time for families is from June to mid -October.