Canada Travel Guide 🇨🇦
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Canada — visas, costs, transport, safety, nature & culture
🌤 Live Weather — Toronto
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Ottawa
🌆 Largest City Toronto
💱 Currency Canadian Dollar (CAD)
🗣 Languages English & French
⏱ Time Zones GMT-3 to GMT-8
🔌 Plug Type Type A & B — 120V
Famous for: National Parks · Niagara Falls · Maple Leaf · Lakes · Northern Lights · Multicultural Cities
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visitor Visa (many nationalities) eTA for eligible travelers Passport valid 6+ months Return ticket recommended- Immigration may ask for funds & accommodation proof
- Travel insurance recommended
- Strict rules on food & agricultural items
Answer immigration questions clearly and honestly.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Apr–Jun Spring — pleasant weather
☀️ Jun–Aug Summer — best for road trips
🍂 Sep–Oct Fall colours (best photography)
❄️ Dec–Feb Winter snow & ski regions
Winters are extremely cold in many regions — pack heavy layers.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — CAD 90–130 / ₹5,500–₹8,000 / $70–100 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — CAD 160–260 / ₹9,800–₹15,800 / $120–190 per day
- 👑 Luxury — CAD 350+ / ₹21,000+ / $260+ per day
Toronto & Vancouver are more expensive than other cities.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Toronto Vancouver Montreal Banff National Park Niagara Falls Quebec City Whistler🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights connect major provinces
- Road trips are popular
- Greyhound / Megabus for intercity travel
- Subway & trams in big cities
- Uber & taxis widely available
Distances are large — plan travel time carefully.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Top networks — Rogers · Bell · Telus
- SIMs available at airports
- Plans are more expensive than average
- Free Wi-Fi in malls & cafés
eSIM options are available in most cities.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards & contactless widely accepted
- Cash rarely needed
- ATMs available everywhere
- Sales tax added at checkout
Tipping 10–20% is common in restaurants & taxis.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Poutine
- Maple Syrup Desserts
- Smoked Meat
- Seafood (East Coast)
- Global & multicultural cuisine
Vegetarian & vegan food options are widely available.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Toronto International Film Festival
- Canada Day — July 1
- Montreal Jazz Festival
- Winter Snow Carnivals
🛡 Safety & Common Scams
- One of the safest countries globally
- Beware device theft in big cities
- Avoid remote areas at night
Wildlife safety rules apply in national parks.
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Politeness is highly valued
- Queue & follow public rules
- Respect nature & hiking trails
- Do not litter
🎒 What to Pack
- Heavy winterwear (in cold months)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm jacket even in evenings
- Universal power adapter
Weather changes quickly — dress in layers.
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Very cold winters
- Mild summers
- Snow common in many regions
- Coastal areas are warmer
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Toronto · CN Tower · Harbourfront
- Day 2 — Niagara Falls day trip
- Day 3 — Fly to Calgary
- Day 4 — Banff & Lake Louise
- Day 5 — Icefields Parkway viewpoints
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 911
👮 Police 911
🔥 Fire 911
🧳 Tourist Help Local visitor centers
❓ FAQs
Is Canada expensive?
Yes — Toronto & Vancouver are costlier.
Can I drink tap water?
Yes — safe across most regions.
Do I need winter clothing?
Yes — essential in cold months.
Is Canada safe for tourists?
Yes — one of the safest countries.
🎟 Tours & Activities in Canada
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