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Holidays to Canada
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The world’s second-largest country, Canada offers up some of the most diverse and beautiful scenery on the planet. From the Rocky Mountain peaks and sprawling rainforest of British Colombia in the west, to the pink-sand beaches that fringe Prince Edward Island in the east, and Niagara Falls in the south, there’s no shortage of places to explore.
There are 47 national parks and more than 150,000 miles of coastline here, so it’s no surprise that many visitors come to enjoy the Great Outdoors. Hiking, walking, mountain-biking, boating – all are popular Canadian pastimes, and a great way to discover the country’s spectacular wildlife.
If you can tear yourself away from the nature spots, there’s lots more to see. Futuristic Toronto, the country’s largest metropolis, attracts the most visitors – notably for famous landmarks like the CN Tower, Hockey Hall of Fame, and Art Gallery of Ontario. The pretty capital, Ottawa, is the best place to swot up on the country’s history, thanks to its numerous museums. Over in the Quebec province, meanwhile, are tell-tale signs of its origins as a French colony. In Quebec City and Montreal, you can people-watch from Parisian-style bistros as horse-drawn carriages clip-clop past.
Discover Canada with Saga and you’ll have countless ways to explore – choose from escorted and independent tours, self-drive road trips, rail adventures and city breaks.
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Highlights of holidays to Canada
Where to begin?! Canada offers up all the wild beauty of the Rocky Mountains, and all the cultured sophisticated of cities like Quebec and Montreal. And who could forget one of Canada and North America’s biggest hitting attractions - Niagara Falls - which draws millions of visitors every year.
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There are lots of thrilling travel experiences out there, but few give you the chance to see bald eagles, Canadian moose and grizzly bear in the wild, at the same time as enjoying first-class meals and complimentary drinks from a rotating, reclining chair. Welcome aboard Rocky Mountaineer, one of the most famous travel experiences in the world.
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Key Canada travel information
Flight times from London to Canada will depend on which part to the country you are flying to. The average flight time to Toronto is 7 hours 45 minutes, or 7 hours 10 minutes to Montreal. Flights to Vancouver on the west coast take longer, around 9 hours 30 minutes.
Canada is particularly beautiful in the autumn, from September to November, when the heat of high summer has passed, and the trees and forests turn autumnal shades of red, copper and gold. Winter can be very cold in the mountains, although if you like snow sports you’re in for a treat. Canada is renowned for its fantastic snow resorts like Banff and Whistler.
The Canadian dollar (CAD) is the currency in Canada and - like its USA counterpart - each Canadian dollar is divided into 100 cents.
Most people need either a visa or a Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada. You can check which one you need by visiting IRCC Canada Your passport must be valid for the length of your stay.
Yes, tipping is expected in Canada. In restaurants it's typical to pay 15-20% for service. If your meals are included in your holiday and you're buying extra drinks the drinks would be subject to a service charge.
On a touring holiday the suggested tips per guest per day are CAD$6 for a tour manager, CAD$5 for a driver and CAD$3 for a local guide.
Yes, you can see polar bears in Canda. In fact, two thirds of the world's polar bears live in Canada. One of the best places to see them in their natural habitat is Churchill, Manitoba. The best time is in early October to mid November, when the polar bears gather to wait for the Hudson Bay to freeze over.
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