Canada travel forum for trip advice, itineraries and tips. Discuss Banff, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Niagara Falls and more.
Canada is a destination made for exploring. From the dramatic peaks and turquoise lakes of the Canadian Rockies to the cities of Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal and Québec City, Canada offers an enormous variety of experiences for travellers.
Whether you're planning your first trip to Canada, organising a road trip across several provinces, looking for advice about the best time to visit, or you already know the country well, the forum4travel Canada Travel Forum is the place to ask questions, exchange advice and share your experiences.
Planning a Trip to Canada?
Canada is vast, so good planning can make a huge difference to your trip. You might be deciding between the mountains of Alberta, the forests and Pacific coastline of British Columbia, the cities and attractions of Ontario and Québec, or the spectacular scenery and coastal communities of Atlantic Canada.Popular destinations and experiences include:
- Vancouver & British Columbia – Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Whistler, the Okanagan Valley and the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway.
- Banff, Jasper & the Canadian Rockies – mountain scenery, hiking, wildlife, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway.
- Toronto & Ontario – Canada's largest city, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, the Great Lakes and numerous road-trip opportunities.
- Montréal & Québec City – historic neighbourhoods, French-Canadian culture, festivals, food and distinctive architecture.
- Niagara Falls – one of Canada's most famous attractions and an easy addition to many Ontario itineraries.
- Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada – coastal drives, seafood, fishing villages, Cape Breton Island and the Cabot Trail.
- Newfoundland & Labrador – rugged coastlines, wildlife, colourful communities and some of Canada's most dramatic scenery.
- Yukon, Northwest Territories & Northern Canada – wilderness, wildlife, northern lights and adventures far away from Canada's major cities.
Ask Your Canada Travel Questions
Planning a Canadian holiday can raise plenty of questions, especially because distances between destinations can be much greater than many first-time visitors expect.Start a new discussion if you need advice about:
Where should I visit in Canada?
Ask other travellers which destinations would suit your interests and the amount of time you have available.
How many days do I need in Canada?
Get help planning anything from a short city break to a two-week Canadian Rockies holiday or an extended cross-country adventure.
What is the best Canada road trip?
Share routes or ask for advice about driving through British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Québec, the Maritimes or other parts of Canada.
When is the best time to visit Canada?
Discuss summer travel, autumn colours, winter skiing, spring trips, wildlife seasons and the best months for particular regions.
Where should I stay?
Ask for recommendations for hotels, hostels, resorts, cabins, campsites and other accommodation.
Do I need a hire car?
Get practical advice about car rental, trains, domestic flights, public transport and travelling between Canadian cities.
What should I see in Banff and Jasper?
Discuss itineraries, hiking trails, scenic drives, accommodation and attractions throughout the Canadian Rockies.
Where can I see the Northern Lights in Canada?
Share experiences and advice about visiting the Yukon, Northwest Territories and other northern destinations.
Share Your Canada Travel Experiences
Already visited Canada? Your experience could help another traveller plan their trip.We encourage members to start new posts about their Canadian travels. You could write about:
Your Canada road trip – Share your route, overnight stops, driving distances and places you would recommend.
City guides – Tell other travellers what you enjoyed in Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal, Calgary, Ottawa, Québec City or another Canadian city.
National parks and outdoor adventures – Share hiking experiences, photographs, camping advice and tips for visiting Canada's spectacular wilderness areas.
Hotels and accommodation – Recommend places you enjoyed staying or share useful information about particular areas.
Restaurants and Canadian food – Tell us about memorable restaurants, markets, cafés and regional dishes you discovered.
Skiing and winter holidays – Share experiences from Whistler, Banff, Lake Louise, Mont-Tremblant and other Canadian ski destinations.
Wildlife encounters – Discuss whale watching, bears, moose, elk and other wildlife experiences, while sharing advice on responsible wildlife viewing.
Travel photographs – Post your favourite photographs and show other members the places that made your Canadian trip memorable.
Help Other Travellers Discover Canada
Travel forums become more useful when travellers share first-hand information.If you've recently returned from Canada, consider creating a post about where you went, what you enjoyed, what you would do differently and which places you would recommend.
Even a short post can help someone else.
Perhaps you've driven the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper, explored Vancouver Island, visited Niagara Falls, walked through Old Québec, travelled around Nova Scotia, or taken a journey into Canada's north.
Tell the community what your experience was really like.
Likewise, if you're currently planning your trip, don't hesitate to start a new thread. There is no such thing as a question that's too simple. Asking about an itinerary, hotel, road trip, attraction or destination could also start a discussion that helps hundreds of future travellers.
Join the Canada Travel Discussion
From the Canadian Rockies and Pacific Coast to the Great Lakes, Québec, Atlantic Canada and the Arctic north, there is an extraordinary amount of Canada to discover. Official Canadian tourism information likewise highlights the country's combination of major cities, regional cultures, wilderness and coast-to-coast travel experiences. (Destination Canada)Planning a trip to Canada? Start a new thread and tell us where you're thinking of going.
Already been? Share your travel tips, itinerary, photographs and recommendations.
Your experience could provide exactly the advice another traveller needs to plan their own Canadian adventure.