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The pre-flight checklist every first-time visitor to Canada should run through.
Canada is famously easy to travel — friendly, safe, and well-organised. But a handful of quirks (the weather, the distances, the wildlife) catch first-time visitors off-guard. Here is the field guide.
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Most travellers need either an eTA (visa-exempt countries) or a TRV (visa). Apply for the eTA online — it costs $7 CAD and arrives within minutes. Make sure your passport is valid for the duration of your stay.
Public Wi-Fi is universal in cafés, hotels, and airports. For mobile data, an eSIM from a Canadian MVNO (Public Mobile, Lucky Mobile, Fizz) starts at $25 / month for unlimited data. International roaming on US-Canada plans is a strong alternative for short trips.
Canada ranks among the world's safest countries. Standard urban precautions apply. Healthcare is excellent but not free for visitors — even a minor ER visit can run $1,000+, so travel insurance is essential.
Summer (June – August) is warm in the south, cool everywhere else. Winters are serious — Toronto averages -5°C, Winnipeg -18°C, Yellowknife -25°C. Carry a proper down layer between November and March, and check road conditions on 511 before any drive.
Quebec operates almost exclusively in French — a few phrases go a long way. Acknowledge Indigenous territory when visiting sacred sites. Tipping is expected (see Currency guide). Removing shoes when entering a home is the cultural norm.
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