- Currency $ Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- Language English, French
- Visa —
- Plug Type A/B · 120V
- Best time June – September (summer), December – March (skiing)
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Wilderness on an epic scale, wrapped in famous friendliness. From Rockies road trips to cosmopolitan cities, Canada is the ultimate soft-adventure family playground.
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Canada is nature at its most generous: turquoise mountain lakes, wildlife-rich forests and coastlines that stretch for days. In 2026 it remains one of the world's great soft-adventure and family road-trip destinations, and it's wonderfully easy for UK travellers.
This is a country where wilderness and world-class cities sit side by side. Kayak past whales in the morning, dine in cosmopolitan Vancouver or Montreal by night. English-speaking (and French in Quebec), safe and welcoming, it suits every generation.
With seamless connectivity, excellent infrastructure and a strong culture of respect for Indigenous heritage and the land, Canada rewards slow, meaningful travel. Come for the mountains; stay for the wide-open sense of possibility.
Canada in pictures
Weather & timing in Canada RIGHT NOW 24° mostly clear
Best Jun–Aug · Shoulder May, Sep–Oct
- Jan 6° / -4°
- Feb 8° / -2°
- Mar 12° / 2°
- Apr 18° / 8°
- May 24° / 14°
- Jun 28° / 18°
- Jul 30° / 20°
- Aug 28° / 18°
- Sep 24° / 14°
- Oct 18° / 8°
- Nov 12° / 2°
- Dec 8° / -2°
Best time to visit
June – September (summer), December – March (skiing)
Nature, culture & hidden gems
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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Canada. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.
Curated Canada itineraries
Hand-checked places in Canada
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Yoho National Park, Canada
Emerald Lake Lodge
- Lake views
- Historic dining room
- Wilderness trails
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