Canada

North America & Caribbean

Overview

Made up of 10 distinct provinces and three unique territories, Canada offers a broad range of cultural diversity, geographical features and recreational activities to indulge yourself in on your next trip.

 

Hike the Laurentian Mountains or fishing from a canoe in Lac Tremblant in Quebec. Marvel in the beauty of the Butchart Gardens in British Columbia or visit the majestic Niagara Falls in Ontario. Tour the Vancouver Aquarium at Stanley Park or visit Lakes Park in Alberta. Whatever it is you decide to do, you will surely have a magnificent and memorable experience if you know your way around. So get acquainted and start planning your next vacation!

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Important information

3 Main Attractions: Niagara Falls, Banff National Park, Vancouver's Stanley Park

Culture Norms: Take off your hat or sunglasses when speaking with someone. Sneeze or blow your nose as quietly as possible using a handkerchief or tissue. If possible, leave the room. Do not yawn or scratch in public. Toothpicks, nail clippers, and combs are never used in public.

Prices of Necessities: Bottle of water – 1.7 $, coffee – 3.7 $, average restaurant meal for 2 persons – 60 $

Emergency Numbers: Police, Ambulance & Fire Brigade 911

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Precautions

Vaccinations: Influenza vaccination recommended for all travellers from November through April. Two doses of MMR vaccinations are recommended for travelers born after 1956 if not previously taken.

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Currency

Name: Canadian Dollar

Symbol: CA$

1 CAD = 0.69 EUR

1 EUR= 1.45 CAD

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Weather conditions

Temperature
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Average High
Temperature (C)
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Average Low
Temperature (C)

JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
-6.3°
-4.0°
1.2°
8.5°
15.1°
19.9°
22.8°
22.1°
16.9°
9.9°
1.7°
-4.0°
-15.6°
-14.1°
-9.2°
-2.4°
3.3°
8.2°
11.0°
10.2°
5.9°
0.6°
-5.8°
-12.3°
Precipitation
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Average Precipitation (mm)

JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
77.0
58.0
60.7
59.3
69.0
79.4
77.0
73.0
73.9
80.1
87.3
79.3
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Temperature
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Average High
Temperature (C)
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Average Low
Temperature (C)

JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
-6.3°
-4.0°
1.2°
8.5°
15.1°
19.9°
22.8°
22.1°
16.9°
9.9°
1.7°
-4.0°
-15.6°
-14.1°
-9.2°
-2.4°
3.3°
8.2°
11.0°
10.2°
5.9°
0.6°
-5.8°
-12.3°
Precipitation
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Average Precipitation (mm)

JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
77.0
58.0
60.7
59.3
69.0
79.4
77.0
73.0
73.9
80.1
87.3
79.3
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Written by SuperCoucou SC Published on January 27, 2018
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