Welcome to Savvy Traveller
A new resource for travel savvy Canadians who want to get the most out of their getaways.
This site is the place to check before you take off — with the latest in travel tips, news, cost-saving advice, and travel information.
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Find out where to go for specific travel questions.
Did you know?
Government Health Insurance coverage varies by province. For instance, Ontario is capped at $400/day* while B.C. provides only $75/day**. A typical American hospital charges as much as $4,000/day.†
*Government of Ontario**Government of British Columbia
†healthtrends.org
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Do you know the truth about travel?
On the beach in Cancun, you suddenly experience severe abdominal pain. Was it the shrimp ceviche? No, you need an emergency appendectomy. True or false: your government health insurance will cover 90% of the costs of your hospital stay.




