Tours in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s the best time of year to visit?

   That very much depends on what you’re here for. If you’re after winter sports and snow then come in winter (December-March) but if you want good weather and a wider range of outdoor activities, summer (June-August) is perfect, especially for spotting wildlife. Springtime (April-June) is ideal for a city break, while our personal pick is autumn (September-November), when the country’s endless forestry turns into a delicious auburn cornucopia.

2. What’s the climate like in Canada?

   Canada is the world’s second largest country by area, so the climate variance across the country is enormous. The winters are long and cold up north, in the more sparsely populated and lesser-visited areas, while central and southern provinces remain cold in winter but also have hot summers. Both coastlines tend to see a lot of rain, cloud and fog, but temperatures are fairly moderate if you don’t venture too far north.

3. What’s the currency in Canada?

   Canadian Dollar

4. What language is spoken in Canada?

   English and French share official status in Canada, with around 86% of the population having a good understanding of English, and around 30% understand French. The vast majority of French speakers are in Quebec. Meanwhile there are a swathe of indigenous tongues still spoken across Canada, though most are endangered languages.

5. What is the time difference in Costa Rica?

   Canada has a total of six time zones. From west to east they are: Pacific Time Zone (UTC-8), Mountain Time Zone (UTC-7), Central Time Zone (UTC-6), Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5), Atlantic Time Zone (UTC-4) and Newfoundland Time Zone (UTC-3.30).

6. Major Airports in Canada:

   • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
   • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
   • Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
   • Calgary International Airport (YYC)
   • Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

7. What are the five best cities to visit in Canada?

   • Toronto – Canada’s largest metropolis is a culture vulture’s dream
   • Montreal – this gorgeous city is the best place to explore French Canadian culture
   • Vancouver – a beautiful west coast city surrounded by blue waters and green mountains
   • Calgary – an historic city on the doorstep of the Rocky Mountains
   • Halifax – an underrated gem, ideal for exploring Nova Scotia and the east coast islands

8. What are the five most beautiful natural wonders in Canada?

   • Banff National Park – you’ll assume the glacial lakes are photoshopped until you see them
   • Peggy’s Cove – lighthouse magic on the rustic coast of Nova Scotia
   • Jasper National Park – the Rockies’ largest national park, and heaven for hikers and wildlife lovers
   • Yukon – naming an entire territory may be cheating, but this wild landscape is truly special
   • Niagara Falls – well, duh. Sometimes the obvious pick is unavoidable

9. How much does a Canada tour cost?

   Most week-long trips in Canada cost somewhere between $1,500 and $3,000 depending on how you want to budget. If you’re looking to spend two weeks here you may need to spend over $4,000.