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1 hr 30 min
Toronto Zoo
Toronto Zoo is a major family attraction in the Greater Toronto area and is described as Canada’s largest zoo.
- High
- Family attraction
- Toronto
Country guide
Canada
Canada is the second-largest country in the world by area and has the longest coastline of any, running from the Atlantic to the Pacific and north into the Arctic across ten provinces and three territories. Just over 41 million people live in it, and not evenly: the great majority are in urban areas while very large stretches hold almost nobody. Ottawa is the capital, and Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver are the three largest metropolitan areas and the three realistic starting points. The federal government is officially bilingual in English and French, and which of the two a street is lived in changes as you cross the country.
Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Toronto
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Toronto 5,225 places -
Montreal
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Montreal 6,054 places -
Vancouver
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Vancouver 1,484 places -
Quebec City
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Quebec City 1,857 places
Practical information
Practical information
- Language spoken
- English and French
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +1
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 911
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type A and B · 120 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- Water systems and advisories are managed by multiple jurisdictions
Planning a visit
- Seasonal closure recorded
- The current month
- January: seasonal closure recorded
- February: seasonal closure recorded
- March: seasonal closure recorded
- April: seasonal closure recorded
- May: seasonal closure recorded
- June: seasonal closure recorded
- July: seasonal closure recorded
- August: seasonal closure recorded
- September: seasonal closure recorded — this month
- October: seasonal closure recorded
- November: seasonal closure recorded
- December: seasonal closure recorded
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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8 places match
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Typical visit duration
Interests
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02 1 hr 30 minVancouver Aquarium
Vancouver Aquarium is a marine-science aquarium in Stanley Park with a distinct Pacific-coast focus. Its defining visit is built around observing living marine habitats while connecting those encounters to conservation work.
- High
- Family attraction
- Vancouver
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03 1 hr 30 minMontreal Biodome
Biodôme de Montréal
Montreal Biodome is five recreated ecosystems of the Americas presented inside Montreal’s former Olympic velodrome. Its value lies in the specific collection, landscape, architecture, or public setting represented by that record.
- High
- Family attraction
- Montreal
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04 1 hr 30 minRipley's Aquarium of Canada
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is a purpose-built aquatic attraction in downtown Toronto, beside the CN Tower and close to the city's waterfront.
- High
- Family attraction
- Toronto
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05 1 hr 30 minAquarium du Québec
Aquarium du Québec is a dedicated marine-life attraction in Québec City’s Sainte-Foy area, where the visit centres on observing living creatures in a purpose-built aquarium complex.
- Notable
- Family attraction
- Quebec City
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06 1 hr 30 minRiverdale Farm
Riverdale Farm is a working heritage farm situated in Toronto's Cabbagetown neighbourhood. It occupies a site that was formerly part of the Riverdale Zoo, which relocated in 1974 to become the Toronto Zoo.
- Notable
- Family attraction
- Toronto
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07 1 hr 30 minHigh Park Zoo
High Park Zoo is a free small zoo located within High Park in Toronto, Ontario. It operates as a distinct family stop within the larger municipal park.
- Notable
- Family attraction
- Toronto
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08 1 hr 30 minBota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau is a floating spa located in Montreal's Old Port. Housed in a converted ferry boat permanently moored on the St.
- Notable
- Family attraction
- Montreal
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Common questions
How long should a first trip to Canada be?
Ten to sixteen days is realistic for one Canadian region, not for crossing the country. An eastern cities route, a Rockies journey and a Pacific itinerary each work better as their own trip.
What entry documents are needed for Canada?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada lists visitor visa and electronic travel authorisation rules. The required document depends on passport, travel method and status, so complete the official eligibility check for the actual journey.
What is the best way to travel around Canada?
Toronto, Vancouver and Montréal are the principal air gateways. VIA Rail is most useful in the Québec City–Windsor corridor and on selected long-distance services; outside major centres, a car or domestic flight may be necessary.
When is a practical time to visit Canada?
May to September suits many city and national-park itineraries, but northern access and mountain conditions have shorter operating seasons. Winter is a separate travel plan with different road, daylight and activity constraints.
What money and payment basics apply in Canada?
Prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD). Payment fees and acceptance are Not recorded at national level here, so verify rental deposits, remote-area fuel payment and card conversion terms directly with each provider.
What practical safety details should I save for Canada?
Call 911 for an emergency in Canada. Electrical supply is 120 V through Type A and B sockets; the source set does not record one nationwide tap-water statement, so local guidance applies.