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Canada

Travel Guide

The World’s Biggest Outdoor Playground

From the rugged Rocky Mountains to the serene shores of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Canada is one of the world’s biggest outdoor playgrounds. Cities like Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal each present their own unique blend of culture, food, and history. National parks provide opportunities to see diverse wildlife, while winter sports thrive in the snowy regions. With its breathtaking landscapes and multicultural charm, Canada invites unforgettable experiences for every traveller.

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The Yukon Quest

Canada's 1,000-mile Sled Dog Race

It is a cold winter night when three Dutchmen step out of the airplane in Whitehorse. At that point, the temperature in the capital of the Yukon Territories in Canada’s..
Into the Wild | Off the beaten track by 4×4 camper on Vancouver Island

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Vancouver Island with a 4x4 camper

If you think of the wild west of Canada, the relatively touristic Vancouver Island is not the first place you think off. WideOyster goes off the beaten track over forest..
Into the Wild | Off the beaten track by 4×4 camper on Vancouver Island

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Vancouver Island with a 4x4 camper

If you think of the wild west of Canada, the relatively touristic Vancouver Island is not the first place you think off. WideOyster goes off the beaten track over forest..
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Prairies & Rockies

A road trip through western Canada

Rocky Mountains, kind Canadians and powder snow so light it seems as though you’re floating when you ski or board it. Banff National Park in Alberta is a dream location..

All Canada Stories

A hiker stands on bare rock before a sea of clouds from which the snow-covered peaks of the Cariboo Mountains rise

Up and down in Canada’s west

By helicopter onto the ridge, by rope down into the mountain

Into the Wild | Off the beaten track by 4×4 camper on Vancouver Island

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Vancouver Island with a 4x4 camper

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Jos Krynen: Wildlife

Photo Portfolio

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Sunshine Village, Banff

Champagne Powder Supernova

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Prairies & Rockies

A road trip through western Canada

East Meets West in Vancouver

Stopover Vancouver

A birds eye view

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Edmonton’s Soul

Gateway to the North

Into the Wild | Off the beaten track by 4×4 camper on Vancouver Island

Into the Wild (1)

Vancouver Island with a 4x4 camper

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The Yukon Quest

Canada's 1,000-mile Sled Dog Race

Canada Facts

Destination Flag

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Timezone

GMT-3.30 to GMT-8 (varies by region; some regions observe Daylight Saving Time)

Capital

Ottawa

Languages

English, French

Currency

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Country Code

+1

Voltage

120V

Canada Info

Did you know?
  • Canada has the longest coastline in the world, at over 244,000 kilometres (151,600 miles). The coastline is surrounded by three oceans and covers almost 57% of the world’s total coastline.
  • After Russia, Canada is the largest country in the world with an area of ​​9,984,670 square kilometres (3,855,100 square miles).
  • The world’s first UFO landing pad opened in 1967 in St. Paul, Alberta.
  • The name of the country comes from the indigenous word ‘kanata’. According to the St. Lawrence Iroquoian language, ‘kanata’ refers to a settlement or an area. According to popular belief, French explorer Jacques Cartier, who arrived in Canada in 1534, had a chance encounter with the local people, who asked him to visit their ‘kanata’ or village. The explorer and his crew misunderstood the adjective village as a name for the entire country.
  • ‘Cheers!’ is ‘cheers!’ or ‘santé!’
  • Canada is so large that it spans six time zones: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic and Newfoundland.
  • It’s illegal to smell bad. In Canada, you risk two years in prison if you are in a public place with an unpleasant odour. In Montréal, you risk a 1000 CAD fine if you smell bad whilst visiting a public library.
  • On the 1st of July, Canada Day is celebrated, marking the passage of the Confederation Act and the formal establishment of the country.
  • Except for the west coast of the country in British Columbia, nowhere in Canada does the average winter temperature exceed 0°C. In much of the country, temperatures can drop to -30°C or -40°C.
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