Around The World: 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 sure to hit subscribe and ring that notification Bell so first let's begin 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