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Land Acknowledgement
I encourage visitors to this country to reflect on the history of the land we now call Canada which is made up the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of over 650 Indigenous nations, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, as well as diverse urban Indigenous communities. They have been stewards of the land and waters since time immemorial and continue to shape the ways of being and knowing across Turtle Island. I grew up and now live in Vancouver, BC, which is the traditional lands of the Coast Salish People including the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. I am grateful to live in such a beautiful place and I take great care in walking gently upon the land and the waters to ensure a safe and thriving place for generations to come.
 
The legacy of colonial practices and policies have had historic and ongoing impacts on generations of Indigenous peoples in Canada but they are survivors in spite of it all. Indigenous stories are vital to the cultural narrative of this country so I encourage visitors to really seek them out while in here, whether through performances, cultural or experiences, art galleries, dining or shopping — I guarantee you will get so much more out of your travels in Canada. 
 
Travel with intention and understanding — learn more here

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Canada has two official languages:  English and French.

English is spoken across the country, whereas French is spoken primarily only in the province of Quebec and other nearby regions. In a major urban centre like Montreal, you will be able to navigate and talk with locals fairly easily in English, but in more rural Quebec, English is not common. 

The national currency is the Canadian Dollar (CAD). Travel in Canada is not very budget friendly – it is a vast country that can cost a lot to get between regions, and has a generally high cost of living. 

1 CAD ≈ 0.60 Euro / 0.54 GBP / 0.70 USD

Almost all countries need a visa or ETA to visit Canada, however, tourists the United States can travel visa-free for up to 180 days.

Make sure to check the visa requirements for your country if you are planning a trip to Canada. For the latest visa requirements, I check the Passport Index.

Canada is generally a very safe country to travel in but it is important to be aware of the unique hazard of wildlife and the remote wilderness. Cell service is not always available in nature, or even on sections of the highway, so it is important to be prepared and aware if you are enjoying the great Canadian wilderness.

As with everywhere, make sure to travel with insurance – I always use SafetyWing Travel Insurance and have found it extremely simple to use and affordable for my travels. 

Canada’s peak season is during it’s Summer months from June to August, with generally pleasant weather in May and September. In winter, most of Canada can get below freezing and is not an ideal place to travel unless you’re here for a ski season. 

Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world so the ideal time of year can greatly depends on your specific destination. Be sure to check seasons for your destinations and activity of choice.

Poutine – Fries topped with cheese curds and hot gravy. 

Beaver Tail – Fried dough pastry stretched to the shape of a beaver tail, covered in cinnamon sugar. Other toppings can be added.

Timbits & a Double Double – Donut holes and a hot coffee with two creams and two sugars, from the iconic Tim Hortons.

Ketchup Chips – Ketchup flavoured chips, unique to Canada. They are not my favourite, I would always recommend All Dressed for a better Canadian chip flavour. 

Tap water is generally safe to drink in Canada.

I always use Booking.com because I consider it to be the best place to book affordable accommodations worldwide. They have a huge selection of places to stay, from boutique hotels, luxury resorts, budget-friendly hostels, or complete apartments. 

If you prefer Expedia, you can always check out nice properties there. Gotta keep your gold status!