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Canada

Capital: Ottawa · 13 regions · 3,303 places

CA CAUS travel advisory: 1/4
Population
37.06M
Area
9.98M km²
Capital
Ottawa
Currency
CAD
Power plugs
A · B
120 V
Calling code
+1

Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country. Its border with the United States is the longest international land border. The country is characterized by a wide range of both meteorologic and geological regions. With a population of over 41 million, it has widely varying population densities, with the majority residing in its urban areas and large areas being sparsely populated. Its capital is Ottawa and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Read more — Wikipedia

When to go

Best places in Canada in October

Osoyoos i
62 Canada

Osoyoos

British Columbia · Canada
16° / 4° 18 mm Oct
Oliver i
60 Canada

Oliver

British Columbia · Canada
16° / 3° 18 mm Oct
Windsor i
59 Canada

Windsor

Ontario · Canada
16° / 6° 64 mm Oct
LaSalle i
58 Canada

LaSalle

Ontario · Canada
16° / 6° 67 mm Oct
Tecumseh i
58 Canada

Tecumseh

Ontario · Canada
16° / 6° 66 mm Oct
58 Canada

Kingsville

Ontario · Canada
16° / 6° 72 mm Oct
Amherstburg i
58 Canada

Amherstburg

Ontario · Canada
16° / 6° 65 mm Oct
Taber i
58 Canada

Taber

Alberta · Canada
14° / 0° 17 mm Oct
Go score

When to go in Canada: month-by-month

Go score by month for the main destinations; green means great weather.

placesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Toronto12181737668285837748168
Montreal915162962778077693675
Calgary202524415976838668502622
Ottawa1016163366787980714175
Edmonton162123416473777960432015
Winnipeg232728417382808670412321
Mississauga152018376683868479501910
Vancouver0112138597489877238122
Brampton151917346784878478481410
Hamilton12161536678386847849177
Surrey0122443627588877742120
Québec813142357737574593052
Halifax11161320416478806843178
Laval916163266767677734176
Water temperature

Sea temperature along the coast of Canada

placesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Port Colborne3°1°1°3°9°17°22°23°21°16°10°6°
Crystal Beach3°1°1°3°9°17°22°23°21°16°10°6°
Dunnville3°1°1°3°9°17°22°23°21°15°10°6°
Kingston3°2°1°3°7°15°21°22°20°15°10°6°
Sydenham3°2°1°3°7°15°21°22°20°15°10°6°
Amherstview3°2°1°3°7°15°21°22°20°15°10°6°
Gardiners/Meadowbrook3°2°1°3°7°15°21°22°20°15°10°6°
Auden Park3°2°1°3°7°15°21°22°20°15°10°6°
Westwoods3°2°1°3°7°15°21°22°20°15°10°6°
Sutton Mills3°2°1°3°7°15°21°22°20°15°10°6°
All holiday types

More ways to travel in Canada

All holiday types
National parks46Waterfalls134Caves11Volcanoes8Glaciers39Fjords85Lakes118Canyons28Island holidays134Thermal spas10History23Museums31World Heritage19Cathedrals35Skiing212Paragliding31Surfing19Diving117Hiking22Golf79Theme parks24Zoos & aquariums28Lighthouses67Beaches78
Nature Calendar

Seasonal spectacles in Canada

Nature calendar
Cherry blossom Vancouver April Tulip season Ottawa May Autumn foliage Mont-Tremblant, Algonquin Park, Cabot Trail (Cape Breton) September Northern lights Yellowknife, Whitehorse, Churchill January Midnight sun Inuvik June Milky Way season Jasper August Monarch butterflies Point Pelee (autumn migration) September Puffins Elliston (Newfoundland) July Bears & the salmon run Knight Inlet (British Columbia), Adams River sockeye run September Whale watching Tadoussac August Snow & ice festivals Québec Winter Carnival, Ottawa Winterlude February Frozen lakes Abraham Lake (ice bubbles) January
Tourist density

Tourism in Canada

How many visitors come, how concentrated tourism is, and when the country is busiest.

International visitors a year
32.43M
2019
World rank by arrivals
#19
Visitors per resident
0.88
Visitors per km²
3.2

Most popular destinations in Canada

  1. 1VancouverExtreme
  2. 2OttawaHigh
  3. 3TorontoVery high
  4. 4MontrealVery high
  5. 5QuébecVery high
  6. 6VictoriaVery high
  7. 7WinnipegVery high
  8. 8CalgaryHigh
  9. 9Niagara FallsVery high
  10. 10WindsorVery high
  11. 11BanffVery high
  12. 12KingstonVery high
Practical

Canada: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.

Power plugs
AB
Voltage
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Drive on the right
Currency

Canadian Dollar

CAD · $

1 USD ≈ 1.416 CAD

Languages
English, French
Calling code
+1
Emergency numbers
Safety & travel advice
1
Exercise normal precautionsUS travel advisory
No travel warningsUK travel advice · Jun 2, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • Meal, casual restaurantCA$28.00≈ $20.00
  • CappuccinoCA$6.60≈ $4.60
  • Beer (0.5 l)CA$9.80≈ $6.90
  • Bottled water (1.5 l)CA$2.90≈ $2.00
  • Taxi, 5 kmCA$21.00≈ $15.00
  • Public transport ticketCA$3.70≈ $2.60
  • Mid-range hotel, per nightCA$215≈ $155

Estimated from Canada’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 90% of US levels.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Jan 1New Year's Day

Regions of Canada

13

Largest cities in Canada

Toronto i
48 Canada

Toronto

Ontario · Canada
14° / 6° 68 mm Oct
Montreal i
36 Canada

Montreal

Quebec · Canada
12° / 3° 84 mm Oct
Calgary i
50 Canada

Calgary

Alberta · Canada
13° / -2° 15 mm Oct
41 Canada

Ottawa

Ontario · Canada
13° / 4° 78 mm Oct
Edmonton i
43 Canada

Edmonton

Alberta · Canada
11° / 0° 18 mm Oct
Winnipeg i
41 Canada

Winnipeg

Manitoba · Canada
11° / 1° 40 mm Oct
Mississauga i
50 Canada

Mississauga

Ontario · Canada
14° / 6° 63 mm Oct
Vancouver i
38 Canada

Vancouver

British Columbia · Canada
14° / 7° 146 mm Oct
UNESCO

World Heritage sites in Canada

L'Anse aux Meadows i

L'Anse aux Meadows

St. Lunaire-Griquet · 10 km
Wood Buffalo National Park i

Wood Buffalo National Park

Fort Smith · 92 km
Nahanni National Park Reserve i

Nahanni National Park Reserve

Nahanni Butte · 146 km
Gros Morne National Park i

Gros Morne National Park

Rocky Harbour · 16 km
Dinosaur Provincial Park i

Dinosaur Provincial Park

Brooks · 34 km
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park i

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park

Cardston · 49 km
Kluane / Wrangell – St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek i

Kluane / Wrangell – St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek
Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site i

Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site

Lake Louise · 21 km
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump i

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

Fort Macleod · 15 km
Miguasha National Park i

Miguasha National Park

Dalhousie · 5 km
Burgess Shale i

Burgess Shale

Lake Louise · 20 km
Old Quebec i

Old Quebec

Québec · 0 km

Main airports

Neighbouring countries

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