Canada travel guide

Find out what to see and do when travelling or backpacking around Canada.

Canada highlights

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	Toronto Nestled against Lake Ontario, Toronto is Canada's largest city. Many travellers visit for the varied shopping and restaurants or the views from the famous CN Tower. There is also an abundance of sports to watch with Baseball, Ice Hockey and Basketball all represented by major teams.	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
	Quebec Very much French-influenced, Quebec has a historical centre with numerous impressive sights including Chateau Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace and Place-Royale. You can jump on horse-drawn carriages or the Funicular railway if you get tired of walking around the walled city.	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
	Niagara Falls Always busy with tourists, Niagara Falls is well worth visiting anyway due to the impressive volume of water cascading over the edge. There are various ways to get close to the action with trails, boat trips and even helicopter rides all available.	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
	Cape Breton This National Park in Nova Scotia is an amazing wilderness destination with an amazing variety of tundra, forest and sea views. The Cabot trail through the park can be completed on foot or by bike and you could see moose, beavers, pine martin or even the Canadian Lynx.	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
	Vancouver A modern city surrounded by a beautiful natural environment with the Pacific Ocean on one side and Mountains on the other, Vancouver is a great place to visit. Enjoy the many bars, restaurants and exhibitions or wander through Stanley Park with cycling and walking trails. Skiing is also a prime pastime here and the huge Whistler ski resort is easily accessible from the city.	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours

Main travellers routes

• Most major destinations in Canada have airports so you can generally fly easily from America or European cities. There are also a large number of domestic flights available.
• Canada has numerous border crossings with America and it is generally and easy transfer. The Greyhound bus network runs a large number of routes to most major cities.
• Travelling by train is a good way to travel large distances across Canada and still take in the beautiful scenery. One popular route is to pass through the Rocky Mountains from Toronto to Vancouver.
• Car rental is easy in Canada but due to the sheer size of the country and the fact that many rental companies impose mileage limits, travelling by bus or plane can usually be better options.

Languages

• English and French are the official languages.
• English is generally the main language but French is spoken widely in Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa and Winnipeg.

Currency

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Tours and day trips in Canada

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