Country guide

Canada

Canada is the second-largest country in the world by area and has the longest coastline of any, running from the Atlantic to the Pacific and north into the Arctic across ten provinces and three territories. Just over 41 million people live in it, and not evenly: the great majority are in urban areas while very large stretches hold almost nobody. Ottawa is the capital, and Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver are the three largest metropolitan areas and the three realistic starting points. The federal government is officially bilingual in English and French, and which of the two a street is lived in changes as you cross the country.

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Toronto
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Toronto 5,225 places
Montreal
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Montreal 2,968 places
Vancouver
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Vancouver 1,484 places
Quebec City
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Quebec City 1,248 places

Practical information

Language spoken: English and French; National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code: +1; International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number: 911; Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type: Type A and B · 120 V; Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water: Not recorded; Water systems and advisories are managed by multiple jurisdictions

Planning a visit

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April: seasonal closure recorded
May: seasonal closure recorded
June: seasonal closure recorded
July: seasonal closure recorded
August: seasonal closure recorded — this month
September: seasonal closure recorded
October: seasonal closure recorded
November: seasonal closure recorded
December: seasonal closure recorded

Top things to see

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Common questions

How long should a first trip to Canada be?

Ten to sixteen days is realistic for one Canadian region, not for crossing the country. An eastern cities route, a Rockies journey and a Pacific itinerary each work better as their own trip.

What entry documents are needed for Canada?

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada lists visitor visa and electronic travel authorisation rules. The required document depends on passport, travel method and status, so complete the official eligibility check for the actual journey.

What is the best way to travel around Canada?

Toronto, Vancouver and Montréal are the principal air gateways. VIA Rail is most useful in the Québec City–Windsor corridor and on selected long-distance services; outside major centres, a car or domestic flight may be necessary.

When is a practical time to visit Canada?

May to September suits many city and national-park itineraries, but northern access and mountain conditions have shorter operating seasons. Winter is a separate travel plan with different road, daylight and activity constraints.

What money and payment basics apply in Canada?

Prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD). Payment fees and acceptance are Not recorded at national level here, so verify rental deposits, remote-area fuel payment and card conversion terms directly with each provider.

What practical safety details should I save for Canada?

Call 911 for an emergency in Canada. Electrical supply is 120 V through Type A and B sockets; the source set does not record one nationwide tap-water statement, so local guidance applies.

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Université du Québec à Montréal

Massey Hall

Elgin Theatre

Royal Alexandra Theatre

Beanfield Theatre

Monument-National

Outremont Theatre

Eglinton Theatre

Lion of Belfort

Royal Cinema

The Carlu

Jesus the Homeless

Maisonneuve Monument

Théâtre du Nouveau Monde

Art Mûr

Fonderie Darling

A-maze-ing Laughter

Centre du Théâtre d'Aujourd'hui

La Joute

Montreal Symphony House

MTELUS

Panasonic Theatre

Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier

Théâtre Espace Go

Théâtre Fairmount

Théâtre Maisonneuve

The Power Plant

TORONTO sign

Trans Am Totem

Art Museum at the University of Toronto

Gallery Gachet

Bard on the Beach

Buddies in Bad Times

Club Soda

Danforth Music Hall

Denise Pelletier Theater

Girl in a Wetsuit

Hart House Theatre

King Edward VII fountain

Kingswood Music Theatre

Statue of Elizabeth II (Toronto)

St. Lawrence Centre

Théâtre de Quat'Sous

The Drop

The English Pug and the French Poodle

Young Centre for the Performing Arts

Young People's Theatre

48th Highlanders of Canada Regimental Memorial

Agora du Vieux-Port

Canadian Volunteer Monument

Dreaming

Dude Chilling Park

Engagement

equestrian statue of Edward VII

Fenêtre sur l'avenir

Fonte modulaire monumentale de Robert Roussil

Gallery Arcturus

Gate to the Northwest Passage

Government Building

La Caserne

La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines

La Foule illuminée

LightShed

Lion de la Feuillée

Little Glenn

Malkin Bowl

Man, Three Disks

Mathieu Bath

Monument to Multiculturalism

Periscope Theatre

Polypède

Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts

Reclining Figure

Spinning Chandelier

Canada