Before Your Trip

Do I need a passport and travel visas?

Canadian citizens traveling to the United States are now required to present a valid passport. Non-Canadian citizens travelling to the United States must possess a valid passport and visa. You are responsible for obtaining a valid passport and all necessary visas prior to the tour departure. Consult with US Homeland Security or the US Department of State on more information about travel to the United States and visa information. Important: visas can take up to six weeks to obtain and a fee is normally charged. Failure to obtain a passport and all necessary visas could cause you to miss part of your trip and will result in considerable expense and inconvenience.

When will I receive my travel documents from Canucks Hockey Nation?

Provided final payment is received no less than 30 days prior to departure, you will receive your traveler's documents - tour day-to-day itinerary, hotel booking, airline tickets, contacts information, important traveling information, and a Canucks Hockey Nation t-shirt - all delivered to you (via express post) three to four weeks weeks prior to departure.

Do I need travel insurance, and if so, what should it cover?

All clients should have an insurance policy which covers cancellation curtailment, loss of or damage to baggage, loss of money (cash), traveler's cheques, or personal belongings and medical insurance. Canucks Hockey Nation recommends travel insurance plans offered by RBC Insurance. If you have specific questions (e.g. coverage) regarding the travel insurance plan, please call RBC Insurance at 1-800-565-3129 or http://www.rbcinsurance.com/travel/ for more information.

How much luggage can I bring?

Canucks Hockey Nation road trip tours can have a set time frame of anywhere between 3 - 7 days. Since most of the traveling is done by plane, the standard limit of luggage per a traveler is two items of carry on baggage and two items of checked in baggage. The measurements and size of the carry on and checked in baggage is as follows:

CARRY-ON BAGGAGE
(Scheduled Domestic and Canada /U.S flights)
TWO items of carry-on baggage are permitted per fare-paying guest.
Maximum Weight Maximum Size
Item 1* 10 kgs (22lbs.) 55 cm x 23 cm x 40 cm
(21.5 in x 9 in x 15.5 in)
Item 2* 10 kgs (22lbs.) 43 cm x 16 cm x 33 cm
(16.5 in x 6 in x 13 in)
All carry-on baggage must fit in the sizing device at check-in, and be stored under the seat or in the overhead compartment onboard the aircraft.
CHECKED BAGGAGE
(Domestic and Canada/U.S.flights)
TWO items of checked baggage are permitted per fare-paying guest
Maximum Weight Maximum Size
(length + width + height)
Item 1* 27 kgs
(60 lbs.)		 157 cm
(62 in.)
Item 2* 27 kgs
(60 lbs.)		 157 cm
(62 in.)

Please note that the specifications of luggage limit and size above is a general idea as the specifications on luggage limit and size varies from one airline to another. Furthermore, some airlines do charge a specific price on checked baggage.

Important

Security Screening

Checked baggage containing items that are prohibited onboard an aircraft may be opened by authorized security screeners for further inspection.

If further inspection is required, guests departing a Canadian airport may be contacted by security to be present during the inspection of their baggage. Guests departing a U.S. airport will not be contacted.

Your attention to what items are considered restricted will help in expediting the checked baggage screening process and will minimize the potential that you or your baggage will be delayed.

Please refer to the following sources for more information on what you can - and can't - take on your flight.

Transport Canada pre-board security screening:

  • Allowed : Liquids, gels, or aerosols in containers 100 mls / 90g (3.4 oz.) or less. These containers MUST be placed in one (1) clear, closed and re-sealable plastic bag no larger than one litre (one quart). ONE BAG PER PERSON.
  • Prohibited: Unsealed, open, or opaque plastic bags of any size with liquids, gels, or aerosols in containers of any size. Liquids, gels, or aerosols in containers larger than 100 mls / 90 g (3.4 oz.).
  • Items exempt from restrictions (these items must be declared to security screeners) - Baby formula, baby food, and milk for guests travelling with children two years of age and under and prescription and essential non-prescription medicines. These items do not require a plastic bag, but may require additional screening.

For more information on these or other Government of Canada security requirements please visit www.tc.gc.ca or www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca or phone 1-888-294-2202.

Special Items:

  • Medication - Please take any medication you may need on the flight with you. All medication in carry-on baggage should have a professional pharmaceutical label on the container. Medical syringes must have the needle guard intact.
  • Seafood or perishables: If you are planning to bring fish, seafood, or perishable items, please contact our Sales Super Centre directly for packaging information.
  • Camera film should be packed in carry-on baggage, as screening machines for checked baggage may affect film. Film below ISO 800 won't be harmed by carry-on screening machines; however, you can request a hand inspection.
  • Home-made alcohol: Home-made alcohol is not permitted in checked baggage or as carry-on baggage, as the alcohol content cannot be verified.
  • Electrical devices:
    • Cellular telephones cannot be used at any time while in flight.
    • Any lap top computers or electrical items will need to be removed from their carrying case at the security gate and will be x-rayed.
    • The following electrical devices are permitted onboard: Voice recorders, calculators, laptop computers, handheld CD players, handheld electronic devices, computer games, and photographic equipment.

Note: Baggage is carried at the owner's own risk and baggage insurance is strongly recommended.

How Much Money Should I Bring?

Aside from the cost of airfare, accommodation, hockey ticket, and transportation; Canucks Hockey Nation will do it's best to include cover charge to the bar or club, entrance fee to attractions, meals and drinks. Nonetheless, the general rule of thumb is to have enough cash to cover traveling expenses of meals, drinks, shopping, and entrance fees to attractions, souvenirs, and nightlife entertainment. ATM machines are widely available in all North American cities, as is the same with acceptance of all major credit cards. To be up to date on current exchange rates, please refer to www.xe.com.