I have created list of things to carry to Canada for students who are travelling for first time.
Why read this list of items to carry to Canada?
I have been in Canada for over 10 years, travelled several times from Canada to India and India to Canada. In our recent trip (Oct, 2012) , we took 8 suitcases, one stroller, 3 carry-on bags. I used my experience over the years to create this list of things for students.
I did search for list of items to carry form different Indian Students Association’s website, but its not updated to clearly say what things to buy in Canada. and in India. List of Things to Carry, Pack for Canada Travel
- List of Items to Pack to Canada Students (for Women)
If you have specific questions about items not listed here, write a comment to this article, I will update the list.
List of Items to Pack – Canada Flight Travel
| Dress/Clothes | |||
| Jeans | 4 | India | |
| T-Shirts | 10+ | India | |
| Shirt – Casual | 4 | India | I like Tshirts more than shirts. So, less number of shirts. |
| Shirt – Formal | 2 | India | |
| Coat and Suit – Formal |
1 | India | Coat and Suit are expensive in Canada. compared to India |
| Shorts/ 3/4ths | 5 | India | |
| Pants | 4 | India | I don’t like to wear pantsJ. I will go with Jeans |
| Belts | 2 | India | Leather is expensive in Canada. |
| Formal Shoe | 1 Pair | India | |
| Winter Wear | Canada | Don’t buy winter wear in India. Sweater, Jackets, are cheap during sale. | |
| Leather Jacket | Prefer winter Jacket over Leather. Jackets – $20 to $75 | ||
| Sports Shoes + Socks |
1 Pair + Few | Canada | Nike, Adidas, Rebook.. are cheap. I got Adidas for $18; Socks are very cheap. |
| Sandals | 1 Pair | India | Its cheap here, but you will need it when you reach here. |
| Wallet | 1 | India | Get new one before you come |
| Personal Care | |||
| Hangers | No | Canada | Don’t water your suitcase weight carrying hangers. You will get 13 Hangers for $1 form Walmart |
| Tooth Brush | 2 | India | |
| Shaving Kit | 1 | India | Bring what you are using now |
| After Shave | 1 | India | Bring what you are using now, if not buy in US |
| Soap | 1 | Canada | One soap to use first few days. |
| Wash Detergent | Canada | Please don’t carry detergents from India. You are wasting your space/weight. | |
| Combs | 1 or 2 | India | |
| Hair Oil | 50 to 200ml | India | Pack it well, so it doesn’t leak. |
| Nail cutter | 1 | India | Pack in Check-In Bag |
| Small scissors | 1 | India | Pack in Check-In Bag |
| Safety pins. Sewing kit | No | I have never used it nor my friends. | |
| Shampoo | No | Canada | Get it in Canada. Avoid any cosmetics product. Cheap and saves weight. |
| Towels | 2-3 | India | 1 – Thick cotton towels. 2 towels light in weight. |
| Napkin/Hand Kerchiefs | 6-10 | India | Depending on your need. |
| Perfume – Deodrant |
1 | India | You can get it here for cheap after you run out. |
| Tooth Paste | 1 | India | Get small one. Same Colgate, Close-up is available, but it will taste different. |
| Mirror | Yes | India | You can carry small mirror. |
| Razor Blades | Few | Canada | Shaving kit is cheap. |
| Blanket | 2 | India | 1 – Bed Spread. Get Comforter or Plush blankets in Canada. ($20) |
| Pillow | Canada | Pillow costs $4 in Walmart | |
| Songs CD | No | You can download it here, don’t waster you weight. | |
| Back Pack | Yes | India | To carry books and on trips. |
| Alarm Clock | Yes/No | If you are bringing your cell phone, you will not need one. | |
| Cell Phone | Yes | Cell Phone Buying Guide. | |
| Pen, Pencil, Glue, Cello Tape.. | Few | Get some pen, pencil, highlighter, but you can find them in plenty here. | |
| Calculator | No | Scientific calculator looks different in Canada. | |
| Kitchen/Cooking |
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| Pressure Cooker | 1 (3 to 7 liters) | India | Don’t forget to bring pressure cooker, also get extra weight, valve. |
| Indian Masala/Spices | India | Try to get as much as possible. Masala items are available, but doesn’t give same taste as moms food. | |
| Rice, Dhal, |
Canada | Don’t carry any rice or other dhal items. It’s available here in Indian store. | |
| Frying Pans | You can get one ore 2 pans that are light in weight. Set of pan cost $30. | ||
| Serrated Knife | 1 | US/India | Knife isn Canada. Get one small. |
| Spoon, Fork | Canada | Spoons, forks are cheap | |
| Vegetable Cutting Board | Canada | Its additional weight. | |
| Cups and Bowls | Canada | Get one or 2 small bowls, but not many. | |
| Plates. | Canada | Plates will be used in Microwave. You can bring 1 plate, but don’t bring more than one. | |
| Peeler | Canada | ||
| Instant Food Packets (Noodles) |
Few | India | Carry few packets of Instant food items, that will come in handy for first few days, till you get settled in the apartment. |
| Elachi, Clove, Cinnamon, | Few | India | Available in Indian Grocery Store in Canada |
| Garam Masala | Small pack | India | Available in Indian Grocery Store in Canada |
| Chilli Powder | 1-2 kgs | India | Available in Indian Grocery Store in Canada |
| Medical Files/Medicines | |||
| Fever/Cold Tablets | 20 to 30 Tablets | India | Tylenol for Fever cost about $4. You can buy in any pharmacy or walmart. |
| Eye Glass/ Contact Lens | 2 Pairs | India | Eye Glasses are very very expensive here. With Eye Insurance I paid $225 for one eye glass. Same would have cost Rs4,000 in India. So, if you wearing glasses make sure you get atleast 2 additional pair. |
- Refer to List of things to buy in Canada( for kitchen items and household goods).
List of Things to Carry, Pack for Canada Travel
Please don’t not pack the following items while flying to Canada. You are wasting your luggage space and you an get those things here.
- Tamarind Paste
- Glass (Mirror)
- Dal and Flour’s
- Pencil Box
- Ink Pen
- Heavy Winter Jackets
- Plain Rice
- Lots of Books
Canada Travel tips
- The Complete Air Travel Guide to Canada
- 10 Tips to Pack Suitcase Like an Air Hostess
Canada Flight Baggage
Following will be the usual baggage allowance in flights to Canada.
- Two Suitcase for check-in. Each 50 lbs (or 23 Kgs)
- 1 Carry On Cabin Bag (8 Kgs)
- 1 Personal Item (Laptop Bag or Purse)
Students with Student Visa in certain airlines are allowed to check-in 3 suitcase each 23 kgs. It might be worth paying bit extra in ticket if certain airlines allow 3 suitcases.
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