Things to know before you go to Canada
known for its stunning natural
landscapes and diverse culture there are
plenty of reasons to visit Canada this
is Katie from creative travel guide and
today we share the things to know before
you go tow
Canada looking for more travel tips make
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at the best time to visit the best time
to visit Canada is typically betwee
June and October this is when the
weather is warm and outdoor activities
like hiking sightseeing and festivals
are in full swing you can also visit
from November to march to experience the
winter sports or enjoy some of the
winter and holiday festivals in the
country there are plenty of ways to get
to Canada you can travel by air land or
sea if you are traveling by air most
International Travelers will fly into
the major airports located in Toronto
Vancouver or Montreal these airports can
connect you directly to many cities in
the USA and Europe you can also travel
by land from the USA into Canada you can
drive across the various borders between
the countries and in some cases even
walk there are also some cruise lines
that travel to Canadian ports especially
along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts so
now let's look at how to get around
Canada is huge so take advantage of the
domestic flights when traveling long
distances this is the easiest and
quickest way to travel if you are
traveling from one Province to another
Airlines like Air Canada and WestJet
serve major cities and could be a great
option for those traveling around the
Via Rail offers Scenic CrossCountry
routes but train travel is slower and
less frequent in some regions you can
also take the bus between some
destinations with Greyhound and Mega Bus
connecting City ities and towns
particularly in more populated
areas renting a car is the ideal way to
explore the more rural areas and
national parks and when you're in the
cities themselves you have plenty of
options Toronto Vancouver and Montreal
have extensive public transportation
systems including buses Subways and
trams you can also easily walk around or
bike around many of the Cities as well
when planning your trip you also need a
general idea of the typical prices so
these will vary depending on whereabouts
you are visiting in Canada and when but
you can expect to pay between 25 to 50
Canadian doar for a dorm bed whil
private rooms in Budget Hotels will
start at around $100 per night mid-range
hotel rooms will cost you between 150 to
$250 Canadian dollar a night while
luxury hotel rooms begin at 300 a cheap
meal in a fast food spot or Cafe can be
found between 10 to 15 Canadian dollar
while it's a sitdown mid-range
restaurant will cost you between $ 20 to
$50 Canada can be an expensive place to
explore there are ways that you can save
some money firstly visit in the shoulder
Seasons like spring and fall to save
money on flights and accommodation
winter can also be cheaper but only if
you are not interested in skiing or
snowboarding winter can be a great time
to visit many of the cities and explore
stay in hosts or bud hotels and check
out the Airbnb options in the major
cities use public transportation to save
money on travel and also take advantage
of the city passes many cities offer
discounted public transit passes we will
leave some of these in the description
below enjoy the free or lowcost
activities like the national parks free
museums walking tours festivals and
public art if you are doing a lot of
travel consider buying a Canada rail
pass for cheap ER longdistance train
travel options so now let's look at some
of the best things to do in Canada
firstly we have plenty of incredible
national parks ready to be explored B
National Park is famous for its
turquoise lakes mountain views and
Wildlife whilst The Jasper National Park
has stunning Landscapes with hiking
stargazing and Glaciers of course you
have to visit one of the most famous
waterfalls in the world niaga Falls
where you can take a boat tour to get up
close and personal to the falls but also
check out the many other attractions in
and around the niaga Falls area there
are plenty of great cities to enjoy
Watcher in Canada you can head to
Montreal a mix of French and English
culture known for its Old Montreal area
festivals and food scene Vancouver is
known for its nature including Stanley
Park Granville Island and the nearby
Mountains Quebec City is a UNESCO world
heritage site with its historic old town
and European feel whil Toronto is a
bustling City with plenty of restaurants
and nightlife options vibrant
neighborhoods and the unique Royal
Ontario Museum whilst you're in Canada
make sure to check out the Northern
Lights Yellow knife in the Northwest
Territories is known as one of the best
areas to view the northern lights but we
have a blog post about how to see the
Northern Lights in Canada over on our
website Creative Travel Guide I will
leave the link to that in the
description below if you are visiting in
the winter make sure to visit Whistler
one of the largest ski resort areas in
North America see the polar bears and go
beluga whale watching in Churchill and
why not travel the Trans Canada Highway
the world's second longest national
highway to experience the country's vast
Landscapes and small towns you can also
try to visit during some of the famous
festivals here with the Calgary Stampede
in Alberta being a world famous rodeo
and cultural Festival whil the
winterlude in Ottawa is a winter
festival full of ice skating and snow
sculptures watch this video to find out
the 10 reasons to visit Niagara Falls
then to find out about how to plan a
trip to Canada watch this video we hope
you have an incredible time in the
country and stay creative