The ultimate guide: What to pack for Canada as an int'l student

最终指南：去加拿大留学需要准备什么？

Are you heading to Canada soon for university? The thought, “What to pack for Canada?” has probably crossed your mind. As a country rich in cultural diversity, it has become a famous study abroad destination, and the numbers speak for themselves (as of Dec. 31, 2021, Canada hosted nearly 622,000 international students!).

你是否就快要去加拿大读书了呢？可能你已经想到这么个问题——去加拿大需要准备些什么呢？作为一个具备丰富文化多样性的国家，数据能够说明（截至2021年12月31日，加拿大接待了近62.2万名国际学生），加拿大已经成为著名的留学国家。

If this is your first time travelling abroad to a foreign country with four distinct seasons, it can be daunting to come up with a packing list. After all, certain provinces have different climates: from very cold winters to hot, humid summers.

如果这是你第一次出国去到一个四季分明的国家，制定一份物品打包清单或许是一件令人生畏的事情。毕竟，不同的省份有着不同的季节，或是严寒的冬季气候，又或是酷热的夏季气候。

Rachel Dancel, a video creator based in Vancouver who creates content to assist international students wishing to study in Canada, shared in her Youtube video a list of things you should pack when travelling to study abroad in Canada.

温哥华的视频博主雷切尔·丹塞尔（Rachel Dancel）为希望在加拿大留学的留学生创作了相关的视频内容。她在Youtube视频中分享了一份去加拿大留学前应该打包准备的物品清单。

We draw on her advice, as well as a few of our own, on some of the essential things that you should pack for Canada as an international student for each season:

我们采纳了她的建议，同时也涵盖了一些我们自己的想法，分享作为一名国际留学生，应该为度过加拿大的每个季节打包准备的一些基本物品：

What to pack for Canada

“应该带什么去加拿大？”

Autumn

秋季

Pumpkin latte, orang foliage, corn maze, and Halloween. These are classic signs that autumn is coming. It also marks the return of the rainy season if you’re based in British Columbia.

南瓜拿铁，橘子叶，玉米迷宫（万圣节游玩参观的地方），以及万圣节，这些都是秋天来临的经典征兆。如果你住在不列颠哥伦比亚省，这些也标志着雨季即将到来。

Hence, you should pack a raincoat, an umbrella, play jackets (comfortable or informal clothing worn for leisure activities or play), scarfs, coats and waterproof shoes.

因此，你应该带上雨衣、雨伞、游乐夹克（休闲活动或玩耍时穿得舒适的休闲衣）、围巾、外套和防水鞋。

Winter

冬季

Some parts of Canada have harsher winters, so we recommend you dress for the climate. Vancouver, for instance, is considered the warmest place in Canada in winter. To keep yourself warm, consider layering.

加拿大的一些地区有更加严寒的冬季，因此我们建议你带上适合酷寒的衣服。温哥华被认为是加拿大冬季最温暖的地方，为了让自己保暖，建议可以多穿几层（衣物）。

Socks, toques, gloves, scarfs and a neck warmer can make a significant difference in keeping you warm, so we advise you to not skim on these items.

袜子、丝绒帽、手套、围巾和围脖在保暖方面会有很大的差别，所以我们建议你不要在这些物品的携带（数量）上有所缩减。

Some universities offer winter coat drives. Under this initiative, students, and in some instances, the public, can donate clean winter wear that’s in good condition for international students to borrow. These items are typically returned once students no longer need them.

一些大学提供冬季外套驱动器。在这项提议中，学生以及一些公众可以捐赠干净的冬衣借给留学生。这些冬衣通常在学生们不需用到时归还。

Summer

夏季

Light and breezy clothes such as shorts, tank tops, light-coloured shirts, and leggings are highly recommended to beat the summer heat.

在夏季，强烈推荐轻薄轻便的衣服，如短裤、背心、浅色衬衫和打底裤，这些可以帮助你战胜夏季的炎热。

A cap or a bucket hat is also essential to protect your skin from the sun, while a pair of sunglasses will shield you from the glaring sun rays. Consider investing in a good pair of shoes if you want to explore Canada’s scenic natural attractions too.

一顶可以保护皮肤，避免阳光照射的棒球帽或渔夫帽也是必不可少，而太阳镜也可以使你免受刺眼阳光。如果你想探索加拿大风景优美的自然景点，那就考虑带上一双好鞋吧。

Spring

春季

Spring has a cooler climate in Canada, allowing you to enjoy your outdoor adventures thoroughly.

加拿大的春季气候凉爽，能够让你充分地享受户外活动。

Hoodies, vests, fleece jackets, and denim are perfect for the weather in spring. Dancel’s advice on layering your clothes remains the same for spring. Dressing in layers will also help you to put on more or fewer clothes in the appropriate weather.

帽衫、背心、羊毛夹克和牛仔衣都非常适合春天的天气。Dancel对于衣服搭配层次感的建议在春天也是适用的。有层次的穿搭能帮助你在合适的天气情况下添减衣物。

Work clothes

工作服装

Aside from dressing for the weather, you should pack a few work clothes to wear for any formal occasions such as events at your universities, a competition which requires you to dress formally, or if the occasion requires you to dress the part.

着装要求除了考虑到天气条件，还应该为一些正式场合——比如大学活动、要求着装正式的比赛，或者一些需要你正式着装的场合准备几件工作用服装。

If money is an issue, check if your university has a clothing closet that provides students with donated professional business attire and, in some instances, accessories, for free, which you can use for interviews, career fairs and more.

如果在费用上有所考虑，可以确认一下你的大学是否有条件能够为学生提供免费的被捐赠出来的专业职业装。你可以用于某些如面试、职业招聘会等场合。

Essential documents

基本证件

Last but not least, you must have all the essential documents you need to bring with you when you’re studying in Canada secured in a folder. Here are a few important documents or items that you should not miss out on:

最后一件重要的事情，你必须记得把在加拿大学习时需要带的所有必要文件都放在文件夹里。下面列出一些你不应该错漏的重要文件条目：

Birth certificate

出生证明

IELTS test score

雅思考试成绩

Letter of acceptance

录取通知书

Tuition receipt

学费收据单

Passport

护照

Police clearance

无犯罪记录证明

Driver’s license

驾驶证

Medical records

个人病历本

Medication

药物治疗的相关文件

Study permit

留学签证

Proof of vaccination

疫苗接种证明

Do have a few backup copies in case you lose your original document.

记得一定要有几份备份，以防丢失原始文件。