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Where will winter take you?
From the Florida Gulf to the Sonoran Desert to Lake Chapala, explore the places Canadian snowbirds return to year after year.
Explore destinationsPopular snowbird destinations
A curated starting point. Each opens a snowbird-specific guide.
Florida Gulf Coast
The classic snowbird circuit — sugar-sand beaches and golf mornings.
30% of Canadian snowbirds winter here
Phoenix & Scottsdale
Valley of the Sun — golf, hiking, and spring training under endless blue skies.
15% of snowbirds
Rio Grande Valley
Warm Gulf waters, RV parks, and a slower pace along the southern Texas coast.
10% of snowbirds
Palm Springs & Coachella
Desert resorts, poolside afternoons, and mountain sunsets across the Coachella Valley.
8% of snowbirds
Lake Chapala
Canada's largest expat community in Mexico — Ajijic & Chapala on Mexico's largest lake.
6% of snowbirds
Myrtle Beach
Grand Strand beaches, golf, and affordable coastal living in South Carolina.
5% of snowbirds
Explore by region
Browse the regions Canadian snowbirds favour. Each destination has its own guide.
Florida
Arizona
California
Mexico
Caribbean & Central America
Other US
Where the flock goes.
From November to April, nearly a million Canadians swap snow for sun. Here's where the flock actually lands.
Click a marker to explore. Markers sized by share of Canadian snowbirds.
Planning your winter
A few practical reads for the weeks before you head south — from choosing a plan type to understanding how your health history is assessed.
Single-trip vs multi-trip insurance
Which plan type fits how you travel.
ReadHow to compare snowbird insurance
What to compare beyond the price.
ReadPre-existing conditions & travel insurance
What stability means before you buy.
ReadPlanning a longer stay?
If you'll be away for several months, it's worth understanding how emergency medical coverage, pre-existing conditions and trip length can affect your insurance — before you leave Canada.