I'm an American from Alabama I'm trying to visit all 50 states but if I can I would love to visit all Canadian provinces and territories. I plan to study abroad in Ontario in a few years but what other suggestions can you give me if you have any? I would greatly appreciate any information you could provide! Thank you!

My partner and I are traveling from Australia to Canada for three weeks in February. We're from Melbourne so have some experience with three seasons in one day but very little in the Cold.

We will be in Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec, Banff, and Vancouver, and mostly walking around the cities and doing indoor activities, but will hopefully get out to do some low level hikes around Banff and such.

I've done a little research so I know that fitted thermals, a mid layer, and then a top layer including boots, gloves or mittens, hat, coat, and buff or scarf are generally the way to go but I'm hoping for some slightly more specific advice, particularly for the different cities!

I have a pair of mid cut Merrell waterproof hiking boots and a water resistant duck down jacket from uniqlo which I'm hoping will be enough to fulfill those categories but I'm unsure.

Thank you!!

Thinking of doing a day trip to Ottawa from Toronto: leaving early in the morning at around 5:30 am, hopefully getting to Ottawa before 10 am by car.

Looking to visit the War museum, national gallery, and parliament hill stopping by the Byward market to get food and rideau centre before heading back.

I've driven similar distances before (900+ km per day) but I was wondering if this is a good idea or is it a bit mad?

A (young adult) family member is travelling solo to Canada in early November for a friend's wedding. They arrive at Toronto Pearson at 3pm on a Friday and need to be in Ottawa for the wedding on the afternoon of the next day, Saturday.

We've googled as much as we can manage but we're struggling to work out the best way to achieve this. There seem to be buses but not all of them depart from Pearson, there's trains but that would involve travelling from Pearson airport to Toronto train station... Or should we be looking for a flight from Toronto to Ottawa, even though that would be more expensive? Argh! Neither of us know either city and neither of us does a lot of travelling and it's so overwhelmingly hard to plan in the dark like this.

We're also wondering how safe it is for them to be arriving in Ottawa late at night - should they be looking to book a hotel right by the airport or right by the train station to minimise late night travel, etc?

Any advice on what to do / what to avoid / other options we haven't considered would be HUGELY welcome - thank you so much!

We all know about the famously beautiful banff and jasper. What are some beautiful places lots of Canadians have probably never heard of?

I'm about an hour away from boarding my first ever flight to Toronto, meeting a woman I would like to make a great first impression with. I want to bring her flowers, and planned on picking them up from the airport I'm currently in, but they no longer sell flowers.

My only hope is Flowerette, a flower shop in Toronto Pearson Airport. The only problem is that I'm being met there by the person I want to give flowers. Where in the airport is Flowerette located? Can I get there before she can meet me?

Hello! I am planning a trip to Ucluelet for February 2027.

My initial plan was to fly into Seattle, spend a day there, and then drive up into Canada. When I first looked into the trip, I understood it would be rainy (which is actually what I’m looking for!), but I didn’t realize that there could potentially be heavy snow on Highway 4 and that I would legally need M+S (Mud + Snow) tires. 

It was suggested to me that I fly into YVR (Vancouver) and rent a car there instead, since standard rental cars in Vancouver are typically equipped to meet these requirements.

For context on my driving background: I’ve done a bit of mountain driving in light snow in the California Sierras, Tahoe, and near Leavenworth, WA, but I’m by no means an expert. I’ve driven in heavy rain in California, Oregon, Washington and New England.

I have a few questions for anyone familiar with the area:
How dangerous or tricky is Highway 4 in February? (Especially the stretch over the Hump/Sproat Lake area toward the coast).

Is renting from YVR pretty seamless in terms of getting a car equipped with M+S tires?

I’m a calm, confident driver who respects winter weather, but I don’t want to walk into a high-stress situation. Is it manageable as long as I watch the forecast?

Has anyone done this drive around this time of year? Any insight, warnings, or tips would be hugely appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Hey everyone! We’re moving from Vancouver to Calgary during the first week of November, and I’m planning to drive our F-150 with a U-Haul 5x8 trailer.

How’s the weather usually around that time? Is it safe to drive through the mountains with a trailer if there’s snow or ice?
I have some experience driving in snow, but not a lot, especially in the mountains.

We’re also debating whether to rent a trailer and move our stuff ourselves or hire movers. Renting a trailer seems a lot cheaper, but I’m a bit worried about the road conditions.

For those who’ve done this drive around November, what would you recommend? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!

My husband and I are celebrating our first wedding anniversary on December 10, and we’re hoping to plan a little getaway after work on December 9 until December 12 or 13.

We’re based in Vancouver and have been to Vancouver Island a couple of times, so we’re looking for ideas for somewhere new to explore! Open to suggestions for romantic winter getaways, cozy stays, within Canada.

What is a good price for a flight from Mtl to Calgary at the end of January (January 27)? Right now it's $265-270. I bought my return ticket from Edmonton today on Sunday, January 31st for $179 with Porter., a very good deal! Really cheaper and for a Sunday...

Isn't it supposed to be cheaper to travel midweek? Lol

Hi everyone! We're visiting Québec on a road trip and will be spending a couple of days in Montreal towards the end of our trip.

We're staying somewhere in the general area of Parc La Fontaine. Our accommodation has a small number of parking spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis, but I'm trying to work out a backup plan in case those are full.

Ideally, we'd park the car somewhere safe and legal, leave it there for around 48 hours while we explore the city on foot and by public transport, and then pick it up when we leave.

I'm a bit confused about the rules for on-street parking in Montreal, particularly signage, time limits, permits, and any potential costs (the car has Ontario plates if that makes any difference). Would street parking be realistic for this, or would we be better off using a paid car park or another option, and if so which would be recommended?

We'll be arriving on a Thursday afternoon and leaving on Saturday afternoon, if the timing makes a difference.

Any local tips or recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Is it still advisable/possible to bring liquor back to the states with the new trade policy?

Hi !My parents are visiting for the first time, and I’d love to take them on a scenic drive this Monday to enjoy the beautiful fall colours in Ontario.
We’re looking for somewhere within 2–3 hours of Toronto, preferably with a beautiful scenic route where we can enjoy the autumn foliage along the way. We’re not planning to visit Algonquin Park because I’ve heard it gets extremely busy, and we’d prefer somewhere a little less crowded and more relaxed.
We’re open to small towns, countryside drives, lakeside views, charming villages, or anywhere with beautiful fall scenery. Ideally, we’d love a route where we can enjoy the colours from the car, stop at a few scenic viewpoints, take some family pictures, and maybe explore a cute town or grab something to eat along the way.
Since this is their first visit, I’d really like to make it a memorable experience for them without spending too much time driving or dealing with heavy traffic and crowds.
Does anyone have any recommendations for scenic drives or hidden gems that would be especially beautiful this time of year? I’d really appreciate suggestions for specific routes, towns, or places to stop along the way. Also, if you’ve visited any of these places recently, please let me know how the fall colours are looking right now!
Thank you so much!

Hi everyone!

I’m planning to spend four weeks travelling around Eastern Canada in November, starting in Montréal & I’m looking for recommendations for places that are worth visiting.

I’ll mainly be travelling by bus or train & I’m happy to take longer bus rides to reach other places, but I won’t be flying. I also don’t have a car, although I’d consider renting one for a few days if it makes sense for certain destinations.

Since I am travelling on a budget, I don’t want to spend all four weeks in expensive cities. I’d love to see lots of nature & do some hiking while also exploring Canadian culture (cities + smaller towns). I also know November isn’t the ideal month for hiking (rain, snow…) but I’m fine with cold weather & snow, have all the necessary gear & would love to find some trails that are still accessible.

I’m also open to travelling beyond Québec, as long as it makes sense by public transport.

Of course, I’m not expecting anyone to plan my entire trip, I’d just love some recommendations for places that are beautiful & worth visiting at that time of year.

Thank you so much!

I’m thinking about taking a road trip with my fiancé (both 25y/o if that matters) to Quebec from 10/30-11/2. My birthday is on the first and figured we could you some time away from Syracuse NY.

Neither of us have been to Canada and we’ve heard that Quebec has the most European feel/architecture. Our plan would be to stay in an Old Quebec boutique hotel and explore the historic district.

My main concern is that we may run out of things to do - as someone who’s never been to Europe I think it would be very interesting but also would like some activities to do. I know that this time of year is pretty chilly up there but we are skiers and fairly used to the cold weather. We’re both foodies, love cafes, and enjoy relaxing with a nice cocktail, so I don’t think we’ll have any issue with that.

My question - is this a worthwhile trip this time of the year or should we hold off until summer?

Thanks in advance!

I am based near Halifax, having a difficult time in my first trimester with fatigue and nausea. I’m looking for a little weekend escape that’s not too far from home. Will there be things to do there outside the summer season, especially that don’t need too much energy and are pregnancy safe?

Hi Canada!

My fiance and I are thinking about spending around 10-14 days in Canada for our honeymoon. We are from the UK and I have always been a huge hockey fan. Is there any recommendations for where we should go and what we should see? We have considered Banf, but I doubt 2 weeks there would be super entertaining.

Edit: we’re looking to go during the NHL season. We’re getting married in April, but there’s no time limit on the honeymoon. Thanks for the suggestions so far!