Now you have booked your self-drive holiday around Canada you may have a few questions about driving in Canada. We have put together some helpful advice to make your driving experience stress free.
It is legal to drive in Canada with your valid full UK license, you will be driving on the opposite side of the road which does take some getting used to, but roads are well-signposted and nicely maintained. As in the UK, seatbelts are mandatory and you are required to obey speed limits, take extra care when driving in national parks and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife.
If you are travelling with children, it is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the local Car seat/Booster guidelines, be aware that rules do vary from province to province. Most airlines do allow you to check a pram and car seat in addition to the child’s hold luggage allowance alternately you can request the appropriate car seat from your consultant at any time, subject to availability.
Helpful Links:
Airline Car Seat Travel Advice:
Discovery Parks Canada are closing the Moraine Lake Road to personal cars while they improve the road. There is plenty of other ways to visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake including a shuttle bus or walk.
Visit Parks of Canada for more details and the most up to date information.
The Moraine Lake shuttle bus is due to open for bookings on 18th April 2024 on the Parks Canada website:
We highly recommend booking a space as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment as spaces get booked up quickly.
We expect the road to be open to Moraine Lake around the last week in May. Potentially a lingering winter and weather can affect when the road opens.
As BC Ferries only allow 40% of each sailing to be pre-booked, we include your ferry passage in your holiday cost to avoid disappointment. The remaining 60% of a departures capacity is on a first come first served basis.
To allow for city traffic, peak period car collection delays and breakfast your consultant will automatically prebook and prepay your ferry departure time as close to midday as possible. As times are subject to change in the run-up to departure, please refer to your final documentation for your confirmed departure time. You will receive your final documents via post roughly 2 weeks prior to your holiday.
Please ensure you arrive at the ferry terminal at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Onboard you will be required to vacate your secured vehicle to adhere to Transport Canada’s safety requirements.
On board, there are several cafes, restaurants, and amenities at your disposal to explore and enjoy.
At My Canada Trips there are a number of ways you can contact us meaning that all you have to do is choose the option which is most convenient to you.
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At My Canada Trips there are a number of ways you can contact us meaning that all you have to do is choose the option which is most convenient to you.
0800 021 7732
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