Ensure your Canadian passport has at least 6 months’ validity beyond your planned return and two blank pages (Schengen requires 3 months but airlines often enforce 6); Canadians are visa‑exempt for short tourist stays (up to 90 days in any 180‑day period) in Spain, Italy and Monaco, but must obtain ETIAS travel authorization before entering the Schengen Area (apply online well in advance). There are currently no routine COVID‑19 entry vaccinations required for EU travel, but keep routine immunizations up to date and carry records; check for any country‑specific health notices. Before you go, register with the Government of Canada (Registration of Canadians Abroad), review up‑to‑date travel advisories for Spain, Italy and Monaco, purchase comprehensive travel/medical evacuation insurance, and confirm any airline or connection requirements (onward‑travel proof, boarding rules, seat/leg‑room requests) prior to departure.