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

January: seasonal closure recorded
February: seasonal closure recorded
March: seasonal closure recorded
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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Crews & Tangos

Café Campus

Fountainhead Pub

Free Times Cafe

The Junction

Celebrities Nightclub

Mod Club

Bovine Sex Club

Horseshoe Tavern

Hugh's Room Live

Numbers

Rebel

Sneaky Dee's

Woody's

Fox Cabaret

The Orbit Room

1181 Lounge

132 Bar Vintage

1640 Bistro Bar

24Seven Lounge

26-56 Saloon

2 Cats Cocktail Lounge

3030

33 Acres Brewing

33 Brewing Experiment

416

44 Toronto

4 origines

8090 KTV

809 Disco Bar

817 Sports Bar & Grill

Abreuvoir

Acer

Adam's Rib

A Dark Horse

Addis Live

Aigle Noir

Alambika

Alba Sports Caffe

Albatros Pub

Alibi Room

Alice's Place

Allen's

All Start Bar & Eatery

Ambassador Tavern

Amber

Amigos Da Dundas Sports Bar

AMPM

Amsterdam Barrel House

Amsterdam Bicycle Club

Amusements Billard Friends Resto Bar

Andrews

Andrew's Place

Annex Billiard Club

Anza Club

Apartment 200

Apollo

Apropos

Arabica

Archibald

Archibald’s Pub

Archie’s

Archive

Atwater Cocktail Club

Aura

Aura

Aux Quartiers Belle Gueule

Avant-Garde artisans brasseurs

Avling Bewery

Axis

Baby G

Baby Huey

Bacan

Back and Forth Bar

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