best places to visit in canada

Is Canada Very Expensive?

A destination’s affordability fluctuates depending on the areas you visit, as well as your home currency. In Canada, travellers from the USA and Europe will find their money goes further due to favourable exchange rates.

Accommodations are usually more expensive in large cities, and your decisions about what to do in Canada will also impact your travel budget. Eastern Canada is generally less expensive than Western Canada, making the province of Québec an ideal destination for travellers considered about the budget.

Québec City in Canada is a great city for travellers with lower budgets, and home to popular Canada points of interest like Château Frontenac, Petit-Champlain, and the historic district of Old Québec. Québec City is also close to nature—the downtown core is surrounded by lush parks and spectacular natural sites. Cross the footbridge over Montmorency Falls, which is 30 meters higher than Niagara Falls, hike the magnificent glacial valley of Jacques-Cartier National Park, observe the fascinating spectacle of whales in the St. Lawrence River or take the oldest road in Canada to cross pretty villages... The surrounding areas are the perfect combination for a trip where you can enjoy a great city and nature wonders.

What is the Best Time to Visit Canada?

Honestly, Canada is beautiful any time of year, thanks to the diversity of landscapes found throughout the country. Sure, some seasons shine more than others, but we can sincerely say that beauty can be found throughout Canada all year round.

Summer is a popular time of year for must-see places in Canada, such as Vancouver, Banff, Niagara, Québec, and the Maritime provinces. In summer, Québec City is alive with festivals like Festival d’été de Québec and New France Festival, street performers and many exciting events.

Exploring autumn landscapes, with its ruby red, golden yellows, and rusty oranges is one of the best things to do in Canada, especially in Eastern Canada where there is a high concentration of maple trees. Québec is obviously one of our favourite autumn destinations in Canada.

Winter welcomes in a new set of fun things to do in Canada. While Western Canada is most famous for its skiing and snowboarding, Québec is a perfect winter destination for many winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, tubing, skating and winter fat biking.

In Québec City, the streets of Old Québec turn into a winter wonderland, and one of Canada’s top places to visit. In winter, embrace the snow and marvel at the only ice hotel in North America and enjoy the festivities of Québec Winter Carnival. During the Holidays, the historic district of Old Québec turns into a living Christmas card with its holiday lights and German Christmas market.

Spring is a season of renewal, and we love watching trees and flowers coming back to life. Plus, it’s also sugar shack season in Québec, meaning we gather around large tables at a sugar shack, enjoy a meal of traditional Québécois foods (hello, tourtière, baked beans, and maple syrup sweets!), dance on folk music, and indulge with maple taffy.

What is the Best Month to Visit Canada?

In summer, July is one of the best months to visit Canada. In Western Canada, the glacial lakes, such as Lake Louise, have finally thawed and the days are long and hot. In Eastern Canada, summer is officially started after a long winter and spring and the locals are happy to enjoy outdoors and events.

In Québec, summer is a time of music festivals and outdoor adventures. Québec City is one of the best places to visit in Canada during summer, with its historic district of Old Québec, charming shopping streets, museums, events and outdoors nearby.

In winter, January is one of the best months to visit Canada. Sure, it’s one of the coldest months, but that’s what makes it amazing. In Québec, January is perfect for outdoor winter sports. In Québec City, the Ice Hotel opens its doors, children fly down snowy hills on inner tubes, and the city is a true winter wonderland.