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Adventure through the Rockies to Vancouver
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Canada changes with every season, whether it's fall color along the St. Lawrence or orcas passing Lighthouse Park near Vancouver at sunset.
Canada is the second-largest country in the world, and the best trips focus on one or two regions. In the west, drive the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper, then take the train through the Rockies to Vancouver. In the east, walk the old streets of Québec City, watch whales in the St. Lawrence and visit the Bay of Fundy, which has the highest tides in the world. Further north, Churchill on Hudson Bay is one of the best places to see polar bears each fall.
Our local experts live in Canada and plan around your pace, whether that's a canoe trip in Quebec, a walk with an Indigenous storyteller or a winter week of dog sledding and maple taffy rolled on snow. Plan it all with them directly and more of your spending goes to Indigenous storytellers, Canadian guides, hosts and small businesses.
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Best time to visit
Summer for hiking and whales: June to September
Fall color: Late September to mid-October
Winter snow and northern lights: December to March
Destination highlights
Watch the sunset from the rocky cliffs of Lighthouse Park, a short drive from Vancouver, where orcas and humpback whales sometimes pass offshore. Cross the Capilano Suspension Bridge, take the ferry to Victoria and Butchart Gardens, then head inland to the turquoise lakes of the Rockies. In the east, pair Niagara Falls with Montreal and Old Quebec, or self-drive from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland to see icebergs drift past in early summer.
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Nina-LouSlow down and see Canada differently by train, whether you're crossing the Rockies or gliding past lakes, sharing stories with fellow travelers along the way.
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Head to Lighthouse Park near Vancouver, and follow the forest trail to the rocky cliffs. As the sun dips into the Pacific at sunset, the sky ignites in shades of orange, pink, and violet.
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Lola did an excellent job of mapping out our Canadian coast road trip and her responses to questions and concerns were prompt and informative.
Just got back from a trip in the Canadian Rockies. Even with having to be diverted due to the Jasper fires everything they planned and organized for us was flawless.
We took a sea plane to Vancouver island, went whale watching, cycling in Banff and canoeing on Pyramid lake. Then a sky train in Jasper, saw great Elks, and did a skywalk on the Colombian Icefields.
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Frequently asked questions about Canada
Canada is a year-round destination. June to September is best for hiking, kayaking and whale watching, and late September to mid-October brings fall color to Quebec and Ontario. Polar bears gather near Churchill in October and November, while December to March is the season for skiing, dog sledding and the northern lights.
English and French are both official languages. French is the main language in Quebec, and you'll also hear it in parts of New Brunswick, Ontario and Manitoba. Many Indigenous languages are still spoken, including Cree, Ojibwe and Inuktitut, which appears in its own syllabic script on signs in Nunavut.
No. US citizens don't need a visa for tourist visits of up to six months. Bring a valid US passport; at land and sea crossings, a passport card or other approved travel document can also be used. Your passport should be valid for the length of your stay. Check current entry requirements before you travel.
Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD). Cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere, even in small towns, though some cash is handy for markets and tips. ATMs are easy to find across the country.
Canada covers the northern half of North America, with coastlines on the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans. Its only land border is with the United States, the longest international border in the world. Ottawa is the capital, and most visitors fly into Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal or Calgary.
Canada is one of the safer destinations you can choose. In the cities, take the usual care with belongings. In the wilderness, the main risks come from weather and wildlife, so follow park advice on bears, pack warm layers and plan winter drives carefully. Read the latest US travel advisory before you travel.
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