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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 Arct...

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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

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.

Checked 2026-08-25

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

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

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Historic monuments 37 Museums 0 Places of worship 16 Nature sites 64 Viewpoints 4 Food and drink 1 Markets and shopping 11 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 19 Activities 1

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 153 1 to 2 hours 70 Half a day or more 1

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History 9 Art 4 Museums 0 Nature 1 Sea and beach 1 Viewpoints 0
  1. Jarry Park Jarry Park
    82 1 hour

    Jarry Park

    Parc Jarry

    Jarry Park, known locally as Parc Jarry, is a large public park located in the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension borough of Montreal.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Montreal
  2. Kew Gardens Kew Gardens
    83 1 hour

    Kew Gardens

    Kew Gardens is a historic public park in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood, close to Lake Ontario. It is a neighbourhood green space rather than a botanical institution, offering landscaped areas, lawns, trees and room for community life.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Toronto
  3. La Fontaine Park La Fontaine Park
    84 1 hour

    La Fontaine Park

    Parc La Fontaine

    La Fontaine Park, known locally as Parc La Fontaine, is a major urban park in Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. It serves as a central recreational space for residents and visitors alike.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Montreal
  4. Locarno Beach Locarno Beach
    85 1 hour

    Locarno Beach

    Locarno Beach is a public Vancouver beach on the English Bay shoreline, between Jericho Beach and Spanish Banks. It belongs to the city park system and offers a calmer western waterfront setting than the busier central beaches.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Vancouver
  5. Maisonneuve Park Maisonneuve Park
    86 1 hour

    Maisonneuve Park

    Parc Maisonneuve

    Maisonneuve Park is a large urban green space in eastern Montreal, beside the Montreal Botanical Garden and close to the Olympic District.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Montreal
  6. Sugar Beach Sugar Beach
    87 1 hour

    Sugar Beach

    Sugar Beach is a public waterfront park on Toronto's eastern harbour. Its sandy beach, pink umbrellas, and shoreline seating create a distinctive public space beside an area shaped by industrial harbour activity.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Toronto
  7. Third Beach Third Beach
    88 1 hour

    Third Beach

    Third Beach is a sandy public beach on the western shoreline of Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia. It faces westward toward the Strait of Georgia, offering direct views of the sunset over the water.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Vancouver
  8. Woodbine Beach Woodbine Beach
    89 1 hour

    Woodbine Beach

    Woodbine Beach is the principal public swimming beach in The Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario. It stretches along the shore of Lake Ontario and serves as the area's main summer recreation destination.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Toronto
  9. fontaine de Tourny fontaine de Tourny
    90 45 min

    fontaine de Tourny

    Fontaine de Tourny

    The Fontaine de Tourny is an ornate public fountain situated on the grounds of the Parliament Building in Québec City's capital district. It serves as a significant public-art landmark within the parliamentary precinct.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Quebec City
  10. Grande roue de Montréal Grande roue de Montréal
    91 45 min

    Grande roue de Montréal

    La Grande Roue de Montréal

    La Grande Roue de Montreal is an observation wheel located at the Old Port of Montreal. It stands as a prominent landmark offering elevated perspectives of the surrounding urban and natural landscapes.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Montreal
  11. Le Diamant Le Diamant
    92 1 hour

    Le Diamant

    Le Diamant is a contemporary theatre in Old Québec, created through the reinvention of a heritage building.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Quebec City
  12. Saint-Dominique Church Saint-Dominique Church
    93 30 min

    Saint-Dominique Church

    Église Saint-Dominique

    Église Saint-Dominique is a Dominican parish church on Grande Allée in Québec City.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Quebec City
  13. Canoe Landing Park Canoe Landing Park
    94 1 hour

    Canoe Landing Park

    Canoe Landing Park is a public park in Toronto's CityPlace neighbourhood, surrounded by high-rise residential towers and former railway lands. Its identity comes from public art by Canadian artist and author Douglas Coupland, especially the large red canoe.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Toronto
  14. TIFF Lightbox TIFF Lightbox
    95 1 hour

    TIFF Lightbox

    TIFF Bell Lightbox is the permanent headquarters of the Toronto International Film Festival, located in Toronto's Entertainment District. The facility serves as a year-round cultural centre dedicated to film exhibition, education, and presentation.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Toronto
  15. Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park
    96 1 hour

    Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park

    Grand Parc de l'Ouest

    Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park, or Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques, is Montreal’s largest nature park. The park occupies the western tip of the Island of Montreal on a peninsula where the Ottawa River meets the Lake of Two Mountains.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Montreal
  16. Domaine de Maizerets Domaine de Maizerets
    97 1 hour

    Domaine de Maizerets

    Domaine de Maizerets is a historic estate on Quebec City's east side, encompassing extensive gardens and parkland. The property functions as a public green space where visitors can experience landscaped grounds with heritage character.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Quebec City
  17. HTO Park HTO Park
    98 1 hour

    HTO Park

    HTO Park is an urban beach park located on Toronto's central waterfront. The park features sandy beach areas, grassy lawns, and distinctive yellow umbrellas that have become a visual signature.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Toronto
  18. Parc Chauveau Parc Chauveau
    99 1 hour

    Parc Chauveau

    Parc Chauveau is Quebec City's largest park, situated along the Saint-Charles River. This extensive green space serves as a genuine riverfront outdoor destination for residents and visitors seeking natural surroundings within the urban environment.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Quebec City
  19. Parc régional des Rapides Parc régional des Rapides
    100 1 hour

    Parc régional des Rapides

    Parc des Rapides

    Lachine Rapids Park, known locally as Parc des Rapides, is a riverfront park situated at the western end of the Island of Montreal.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Montreal
  20. Spanish Banks Spanish Banks
    101 1 hour

    Spanish Banks

    Spanish Banks Beach

    Spanish Banks is a public beach park on Vancouver's west side, situated along English Bay.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Vancouver
  21. Trinity Bellwoods Park Trinity Bellwoods Park
    102 1 hour

    Trinity Bellwoods Park

    Trinity Bellwoods Park is a large public green space in Toronto’s west end, between Queen Street West and Dundas Street West.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Toronto
  22. Vanier Park Vanier Park
    103 1 hour

    Vanier Park

    Vanier Park is a waterfront public park on the south shore of English Bay in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood. Its peninsula setting opens views across the water toward downtown, the North Shore mountains, and the bay.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Vancouver
  23. Toronto Eaton Centre Toronto Eaton Centre
    104 45 min

    Toronto Eaton Centre

    CF Toronto Eaton Centre

    The Toronto Eaton Centre is a major shopping mall and office complex in downtown Toronto. It serves as a central retail hub and a landmark within the city's PATH underground pedestrian network.

    • High
    • Market
    • Toronto
  24. Metropolitan United Church Metropolitan United Church
    105 30 min

    Metropolitan United Church

    Metropolitan United Church is a large historic place of worship in downtown Toronto. Its Gothic Revival character and prominent central location make it an architectural landmark as well as a living religious institution.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Toronto
  25. Colborne Lodge Colborne Lodge
    106 45 min

    Colborne Lodge

    Colborne Lodge is a historic house museum within Toronto’s High Park. Built in 1836, it was the home of John George Howard, an architect and engineer who shaped the city’s early development.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Toronto
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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.