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Sea to Sky Gondola, British Columbia, Canada. September 2025.

Sea to Sky Gondola, British Columbia, Canada. September 2025.

Overview

Canada is more than its hulking-mountain, craggy-coast good looks: it also cooks extraordinary meals, rocks cool culture, and unfurls wild, moose-spotting road trips.

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  1. 1Whale-watching with an indigenous guide on the Salish Sea
  2. 2Soaking in hot springs off the Clayoquot Sound
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Best Things to Do

Canada offers a range of exciting treats, from historical sites to summer festivals to wild rivers. We narrow down our top 12 for you.


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Best Time to Visit

From outdoor summer excursions to spring festivals to winter fun, Canada merits a visit in any season. Here’s your full guide.


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Things to Know

Driving is a tempting way to explore this spectacular country.


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Transportation

Crossing Canada’s vastness might seem like a daunting challenge – and it can be. Our guide to getting around the country will help.


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Visa Requirements

Many travelers to Canada need a visa or Electronic Travel Authorization to visit. Here's a quick guide to the visa requirements for Canada.


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Best Road Trips

From desert to coast, here are some of the most beautiful drives in the Americas to inspire your next road trip.


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Money and Costs

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Traveling with Kids

Canada offers an abundance of wide open spaces and bustling metropolitan areas that are sure to surprise and delight the kids who visit - and their parents.


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The antics in Bellevue Square Park tell you all you need to know about Kensington Market. Yes, there’s a swing set, but it’s literally child’s play…


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Accessibility

One of the most beautiful capital cities in the world, Ottawa is as well-known for its architecture, parks and food as it is for its politics. A…


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