Tour Canada – A Comprehensive Guide

Whether you’re a Canadian citizen or just visiting, there’s plenty to see and do. From the bustling cities of Toronto and Montreal to the quiet shores of Cape Breton Island, there is an endless range of adventures waiting for you in this vast country. If you’re planning tours Canada west, it can be hard to know where to start. In this post we’ll cover everything from Canadian culture and customs all the way down to packing tips for your journey across Canada’s vast landscape – so let’s get started!

Canadian culture, customs and etiquette

Canadian culture is influenced by its bilingualism and multiculturalism. The country has a reputation for being polite, friendly and welcoming to outsiders, which is largely true.

Canada’s estimated population of 35 million inhabitants include over 200 ethnic groups and subcultures. Canadians’ diverse origins are reflected in the country’s richly textured cultural mosaic—a reflection of its history as an immigrant nation. The Canadian government made official bilingualism one of its core goals in 1963 – with French as the second national language (French-speaking Quebecers are also required to learn English).

Canada facts

Canada is the second largest country in the world, spanning ten provinces and three territories. With a population of 35 million people, Canada is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. The nation’s capital city is Ottawa, with Toronto as its largest city and financial center. It’s also home to Niagara Falls on Ontario’s southern border with New York State.

Canadian climate

The Canadian climate can be broken down into three distinct regions: the Arctic, subarctic and temperate. The Arctic has a very cold climate with long winters and cool summers. Subarctic climates are generally cool in summer but warm in winter. Temperate climates have mild winters and hot summers with plenty of precipitation throughout the year.

The Canadian west coast has a climate similar to that of California’s Pacific coast, with mild temperatures all year round (though it does get much wetter). In contrast, the east coast has more of an Atlantic character – warm summers with cooler winters (and lots of rain).

Packing tips

• Pack light. You’ll want to be able to move around quickly and easily, so it’s best not to bring too many items.
• Pack clothes that are suitable for the weather. In Canada, you can expect warm days, cold nights, and rain pretty much everywhere except in the southernmost areas of British Columbia and Alberta (and even then it’s not uncommon). Pack accordingly.
• Bring a raincoat. As stated above, there is always a chance of rain when visiting Canada as well as snow if you’re going during winter months (November through April). A good-quality raincoat will keep your dry while also allowing room for layers underneath or over top depending on how cold it gets at night.
• Pack comfortable shoes/boots (or hiking shoes). You’ll be doing a lot of walking while touring Canada—walking around major cities like Toronto and Vancouver; hiking into nearby national parks like Banff National Park; or taking road trips across country to visit small towns along the way—so make sure that whatever footwear you bring allows lots of room for swelling feet after long days on your feet!

Map of Canada

The first thing to know about the geography of Canada is that it’s enormous. The second thing to know about the geography of Canada is that it’s huge! I mean, really big.

The third thing you should know about the geography of Canada is that it’s a landmass surrounded on three sides by water, which means that if you’re traveling across Canada from east to west or vice versa (which would be silly because there are so many great places to stop along the way) then you will likely have a lot of driving ahead of you before reaching your destination.

In fact, one could say that everything in this article will help get us there!

When to go to Canada

The climate of Canada is largely influenced by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. This creates a four-season climate, with summer being hot and humid, winter being cold and dry, spring being warm and wet, and autumn being cool and dry. These seasons are somewhat variable in length depending on where you are in Canada. For example: if you’re closer to an ocean (like Vancouver), your winters will be milder than someone who lives inland (like Edmonton).

The Gulf Stream also plays a big role in determining what kind of weather you’ll get during your trip—if it’s warm when your flight arrives at Pearson International Airport near Toronto then chances are good that it’ll still be warm when you leave! However if this isn’t enough information for planning purposes then there are some other factors worth considering too:

Make sure you pack the right things for your trip

First and foremost is a coat. The weather can be unpredictable in Canada and you need to be prepared for anything. A good rule of thumb is to bring one pair of pants, one sweater, and one coat for every day you plan on staying in the country. You may also want to bring an extra pair of shoes or boots if your feet get wet often (this will happen). In terms of clothing specifically for winter conditions, it’s best to bring snow pants or ski goggles as well as a scarf or hat if you don’t already have them.

You’ll also want to pack sunscreen since most days are sunny but can sometimes rain unexpectedly; it’s best not risk getting too much sunburned! A camera will also come in handy so that you can take pictures while traveling through different cities across Canada; remember though: don’t forget any chargers! It wouldn’t hurt either if everyone brought their own flashlights or headlamps (which would make camping easier) because sometimes power outages occur during storms which could leave us trapped without power throughout our entire vacation – definitely not fun! An umbrella might seem like overkill but trust me when I say that these things save lives 😉

Conclusion

Canada is a beautiful country with many things to see and do. I hope this article has given you some food for thought about your tours Canada. As always, if there are any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below.

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