Visiting Canada and Canadian Tourism

Over 18 million foreigners visit Canada every year making tourism an over $80 billion-a-year Canadian industry — bigger than lumber, fishing, and farming combined. So why not join in?

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The Government of Canada spends a lot of effort promoting Canadian tourism through a variety of websites and social media accounts, including Instagram — as seen here. The current slogan is "Canada: Keep Exploring" with "explorecanada" their most widely used user name and hashtag.

Why come to Canada?

Canada is a large, diverse country with a lot going for it, but most tourists are drawn to a few of the same things:

Nature — Canada is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, full of picturesque forests, mountains, and lakes that make it a fantastic place for camping, hiking, or just wandering around and admiring.

Winter Sports — Canada’s snowy climate and mountainous geography has produced no shortage of must-visit parks and resorts for anyone interested in skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, or any other activity best enjoyed in the cold.

Cities — Canada is home to several large, modern cities that anyone with a taste for urban life will be able to appreciate.

Cost  — The Canadian dollar is generally quite weak in comparison to other currencies, which make it a very affordable option for people without too much money in their travel budgets.

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The rest of this chapter deals with general information about traveling to Canada. For more information on things to see and do in Canada’s four most popular tourist destinations, please see the specific chapters on British Columbia tourism , Alberta tourism , Ontario tourism , and Quebec tourism .

What language do they speak in Canada?

Foreigners are sometimes confused by Canada’s language situation. Officially, Canada has two official languages , French and English. However, this is mostly just a matter of government policy. The vast majority of Canadians only speak English, and lack even basic skills in French. French-speaking tourists should not expect to speak French in cities like Vancouver, Toronto, or Calgary.

The capital city of Ottawa is more functionally bilingual than most Canadian cities, and all museums and government-related attractions will feature signs and brochures in both French and English. Staff at popular attractions will likely be fluently bilingual as well, as will many employees of popular stores and restaurants. It helps to ask, however.

The famous city of Montreal , in the province of Quebec , is the most bilingual city in Canada and most residents, particularly those who live and work in the downtown core, can speak fluent French and English. It is not considered controversial in Montreal to speak either French or English to a stranger and assume the other person will understand. In other parts of Quebec, however, rates of English fluency are much lower and it may be considered offensive to speak English to a stranger without first asking for permission.

Downsides of Canada

To avoid unhappy surprises, would-be tourists to Canada should be aware of the following potential disappointments before they go:

Bad weather — Unless you are specifically traveling to enjoy winter activities (see above), there are generally only a few months of the year (usually around June to September) in which Canada’s weather will be mild enough to enjoy. Canadian winters, and even parts of spring and fall, are often cold, dark, snowy, and wet, which can make tourist activities difficult or unpleasant.

Long travel distances — Canada is an enormous country and its main cities are all spread quite far apart from each other. Tourists, particularly European tourists unfamiliar with the vastness of North America, are sometimes disappointed to learn that they will probably only be able to see a rather small part of Canada on their trip. Visiting multiple major Canadian cities on a single vacation — for example, Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal — would be extremely time-consuming and likely cost thousands of dollars in domestic travel alone.

“America Jr.” — Some tourists are disappointed to discover that Canada is extremely similar to the United States . Travelers familiar with America should not expect to encounter a strikingly different culture in Canada. Stores, brands, food, entertainment and so on will be overwhelmingly American. Though the international press likes to emphasize Canada as being a more “liberal” country than the US, Canadians will probably not seem very different from Americans in day-to-day encounters.

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Security checkpoint at Toronto's Pearson International Airport. Serjio74/Shutterstock

Sick travelers.

Travelers from certain countries will need to be cleared by a medical exam as part of their application process before they can visit Canada. During times when there's a global panic over the spread of a particular infectious disease, such as the SARS scare of 2003 or the Ebola scare of 2014, visitors who display worrying symptoms may be detained by border authorities and sent to a hospital for quarantining.

How to Visit Canada

Customs and visas.

Canada does not treat all international visitors the same; citizens of certain countries will have an easier time entering Canada than others. All foreign visitors to Canada, however, must bring a valid passport from their home country.

Residents of the United States have the easiest entry to Canada, and don’t require anything other than a passport to get in. Residents of Great Britain, western Europe, and a few other countries have to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization ( ETA ) before they can enter. This is a very easy process that only takes a couple of minutes and should be done online  before you leave. Once completed, an ETA lasts for five years or until you get a new passport.

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Residents of countries not covered by the ETA program can only visit Canada after obtaining a short-term visitor’s visa . Applications can be done online, through the mail, or at an overseas Canadian consulate. They take a couple weeks to process and usually cost around $200. For more information, see the Government of Canada’s visitor eligibility questionnaire .

It is illegal for anyone, from any country, to enter Canada to work or live without first obtaining a long-term visa , which are much more complicated to apply for, and take many months to be approved.

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Canada's land border crossing stations operate as drive-throughs. Visitors who arrive by air cross the border at the Canadian airport.

Crossing the Canadian Border

Anyone entering Canada from a foreign country by land, sea, or air — including Canadians themselves — are required to have an interview with a Canadian border guard at their point of entry so it can be determined they are a safe and legal visitor. Exactly how long and invasive this interview will be depends very much on where you are coming from, why you want to visit, whether you have completed any authorizations you may need, and how clearly you communicate these facts. It pays to be honest, cooperative, and informed.

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  • Wait Times Now, estimated wait times for major Canadian border crossings

It should be remembered that while foreigners enjoy various legal rights after they enter Canada (see below), no foreigner has the right to get into Canada just because they want to. Canadian border guards have the power to deny anyone entry to Canada for any reason. Possessing a criminal record, a history of subversive political activity, dangerous diseases, suspicions of drug trafficking, or just broadly suspicious behavior are all common grounds for refusal of entry to Canada.

Ever since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 Canadian security forces have been extra vigilant about terrorist threats, particularly from the Islamic world. Would-be visitors from the Middle East or parts of Africa, or those with a history of visiting such places, may find themselves subject to increased scrutiny.

  • Visiting Canada Help Centre and FAQ, Government of Canada

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Visitors to Canada are expected to hand a completed Declaration Card to a border guard in order to cross the border. These cards, which ask basic questions about the visitor and their trip, are usually handed out on airplanes or trains. Visitors who cross a land border usually have to just tell the information to the guard.

Bringing Goods to Canada

It is illegal for foreigners to bring products into Canada to sell without first going through the complex procedures for engaging in international commerce . If you cross the border with more stuff than a reasonable person would assume you need for a trip, the authorities may conclude you are probably intending to illegally sell goods. The only exception is a maximum  $60 worth of “ gifts .”

Tobacco and liquor products are counted separately, and foreigners can bring a fair bit of both into Canada. The current tobacco limit is quite generous; you can bring up to 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, and 200 grams of tobacco, if you so choose. The liquor limit is stricter: you can only bring 1.5 litres of wine, 1.13 litres of another liquor, or a 24-pack of beer. Bringing food products into Canada is generally a hassle, as there are very specific rules and limitations for just about every type.

Dangerous goods, like guns , other weapons , and fireworks can be imported, but have their own particular rules. A few very specific things are likewise banned in Canada for safety reasons and are thus illegal to bring into the country, such as certain kinds of kites and baby products. A complete list can be found on the Canadian Government’s official prohibited consumer products list . It’s also illegal to import what the government describes as  “obscenity and hate propaganda ” which includes any movies, books, comics, or magazines that contain, in the opinion of the border guard, overly hateful, perverted, gory, terroristic, or violent content.

  • Alcohol and Tobacco Limits, Government of Canada
  • Restricted and Prohibited Goods, Government of Canada

Traveling Inside Canada

Laws for foreigners.

This should hopefully go without saying, but foreigners have to obey Canadian laws while in Canada. Those who do otherwise can be charged, arrested, sentenced, and imprisoned just like Canadians. At the same time, the legal protections granted to Canadians by the Canadian Constitution also apply to foreigners visiting the country. This includes the right to avoid self-incrimination, the right to consult a lawyer, and the right to dispute before a judge any charges or fines imposed by a police officer.

Canada has extradition treaties with more than half the world’s countries , meaning foreigners who commit a crime in Canada but leave the country before they are caught or punished can be caught by local police and forced to return to Canada to face justice (and vice-versa). Only in very rare situations will a foreigner accused of a crime in Canada be tried and punished for it by their own country’s justice system.

Getting Around in Canada

Flights within Canada are notoriously expensive, with the average domestic flight costing at least $300, plus airport fees and taxes which usually add an additional $40 or so. The country has three national airlines, Air Canada  (airline codes: 014, AC or ACA, part of the Star Alliance airline coalition) and  WestJet  (838, WS, WJA, part of its own 16-airline alliance ) which are largely domestic, and  Air Transat   (649, TS, TSC) which is mostly international. Canada does not have a major discount or budget airline, though in recent years the major airlines have been experimenting with budget spin-offs, such as Air Canada Rouge and Westjet’s Swoop . Flights to northern Canada , and especially within northern Canada, are extremely expensive, often a thousand dollars or more, and to get to certain remote regions travelers must use a special northern airline or a chartered flight.

Every major Canadian city has its own international airport , and many smaller cities too. There are also several considerably smaller regional or domestic airports that exclusively service flights between Canadian cities. Most of Canada’s big city airports are located around 20 kilometers from their city’s downtown core, or about a 30 minute drive. Vancouver and Toronto have trains that go directly from the airport to downtown.

  • Security Screening at Canadian Airports, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority

The railroad played an important role in Canadian  history , but trains have now become among the slowest, most expensive ways to travel the country. While trains can be a somewhat convenient way for tourists to travel between large Canadian cities located relatively close to each other, air travel or driving remains much more popular, and may even be cheaper.

VIA Rail is Canada’s primary passenger train service, offering direct service from Vancouver to Toronto (at over 4,000 km, one of the longest train trips in the entire world!), Toronto to Montreal, and Montreal to Atlantic Canada, with stops in all significant cities along the way. Traveling between the axis of Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal is a popular route. A cross-country Canadian train ride, from one end of the country to the other, will take about four days and cost around $500-$800.

VIA Rail’s Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal stations also offer connecting trips to the United States, via Amtrak . Several provinces also have limited train service to some of their more remote areas. Cruise-like luxury train services are provided by Royal Canadian Pacific  for those willing to pay.

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A Via Rail passenger train takes a break in Blue River, British Columbia. joseph s l tan matt/Shutterstock

Driving in canada.

Anyone driving a car or motorcycle in Canada must possess a valid driver’s license . A foreign driver’s license will generally be recognized as valid by the police if it can be read by them, which is to say, if it has English text on it. Don't forget to check if your car insurance applies in Canada!

Car and Bus Travel

Canada is united by a massive cross-country highway known as the Trans-Canada Highway  that extends 7,821 km from the farthest western portion of British Columbia to the farthest eastern part of Newfoundland. It is primarily a west-east corridor, however. Though the Trans-Canada highway does have some northern forks, these do not go very far and none reach Canada’s  northern territories . Every province has its own highway system as well, and these often merge into portions of the Trans-Canada highway. Through a combination of national and provincial highways, virtually every part of Canada is reachable by road travel, though in many cases drive times will be incredibly long.

  • Trans-CanadaHighway map, Transport Canada

Many tourists enjoy traveling between Canadian cities by charter buses , which are large, comfortable buses featuring modern amenities such as bathrooms and WiFi. In eastern Canada, Greyhound is the dominant charter bus line. Other provinces are serviced by various regional bus companies.

Public Transportation

Most large Canadian cities have relatively sophisticated public transportation systems, with some combination of bus, light-rail train, monorail, subway, street car, and ferry services that can be used to navigate most of the downtown core and surrounding areas. The exact combination of services will vary from city to city (as will the cost of tickets and passes). In most cases, public transportation does not travel to rural areas, though some rural communities may have their own public transportation system.

Shopping in Canada

Canadians use the Canadian dollar (symbol: $ ) to pay for goods and services, which can be obtained at any ATM machine, which can be found at banks, shopping centres, corner stores, and many other public places. Most Canadian ATMs will accept foreign bank cards, though withdrawal fees can be high. Some smaller, independently-run shops will have a strict “cash only” policy, but these days, most Canadian business will actually prefer to do transactions through credit or debit cards . Visa and Mastercard are the most commonly-used credit card brands in Canada, and many shops will not accept other kinds — though some will, making it a good idea to ask ahead of time.

US dollars are often accepted at Canadian stores, particularly in tourist-heavy areas. Some places may have a policy of accepting US dollars “at face value,” however, meaning American money will not be accepted at its exchange rate worth, but rather treated as if it was worth as much as Canadian money, which is a bad deal.

Foreigners will be charged sales tax on every purchase they make in Canada, through special “value-added tax” known as GST and either PST or HST . Canada does not have a rebate program allowing foreigners to get a refund for the GST, PST, or HST they spend in Canada.

Challenges, dangers and annoyances when visiting Canada

Medical costs.

Though Canada offers generous public healthcare insurance, you have to be some form of long-term, legal Canadian resident before the government will pay for your hospital visits or operations. Non-residents will be billed full cost for any medical service performed while in Canada, which is why it always pays to get travelers’ medical insurance .

Canada has some of the world’s cleanest tap water and strict laws to ensure the cleanliness and safety of any meat, dairy, or poultry products sold at restaurants or grocery stores.

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No foreigner will be denied emergency medical service in Canada, though if they have no insurance they will later face a hefty bill. In addition to hospital admittance and treatment, the uninsured should be prepared to pay full cost for things like ambulance rides and hospital beds. Seen here, a sign in a Vancouver hospital emergency room.

Staying Safe in Canada

Canada is generally a safe country, but it has some dangerous places. Every large Canadian city will have a couple of “bad neighborhoods” where criminals tend to congregate and locals generally avoid — particularly after dark — for fear of being harassed, robbed, or assaulted. Unfortunately, these neighborhoods can often be located close to tourist areas, and may seek to take advantage of the obviously confused or foreign. At the same time, most serious, violent crime in Canada tends to occur between people who know each other. Visitors who act confident and use caution and common sense should have little to fear.

Leaving belongings unattended in any public place is generally considered a high-risk activity, and though some businesses may store forgotten items in a “ lost and found ” collection of lost property, the police — and indeed, most Canadians — will generally be unsympathetic to victims of theft caused by inattentive behavior. People generally lock up their homes, cars, and bicycles before leaving them unsupervised. In rare cases, tourists and locals may be targeted by scam artists looking to cheat them out of money. In big cities, most scams are quite brazen, and usually take the form of a stranger asking for money on some sympathetic pretext, such as a phony personal emergency or phony charity. In some cases, a thief may attempt to quietly sell stolen goods to a stranger. Beggars can be common in some large Canadian cities as well. Many Canadians regard them with indifference, believing them to be scam artists.

The police can be called anytime in Canada by dialing 9-1-1 on the telephone. Canadian police are obligated to treat crimes committed against foreigners exactly the same as crimes against Canadians.

  • Scams in Canada, TravelScams

More About Canadian Tourism

  • Destination Canada, the Government of Canada's Official Tourism Department
  • Explore Canada Instagram Account
  • Lonely Planet Canada

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Best places to visit in canada for 2023-2024.

From the cosmopolitan streets of Toronto to the snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, our neighbor to the north features a diverse set of vacation destinations that are beautiful year-round. Deciding which one is perfect for your next getaway can be difficult. That's why U.S. News considered several factors, such as affordability, entertainment options and diversity of hotels and resorts, as well as user votes and expert opinions, to compile this list of the best places to visit in Canada. Vote for your favorite spot below to have a say in next year's list.

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Nestled amid the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, this tiny mountain town in Alberta appeals to both nature enthusiasts and luxury seekers. Visitors can spend their days skiing or hiking in Banff National Park (one of Canada's most beautiful national parks and home of the glacier-fed Moraine Lake) and floating down the Bow River on a canoe before retiring to one of the area's several opulent hotels for some spa therapy. Then, for incredible views of the Rockies, take a ride on the Banff Gondola. Meanwhile, daytrips to popular attractions like the Columbia Icefield, Yoho National Park and Lake Louise cannot be left off of your itinerary.

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As the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper is ripe for exploration. When you're not hiking through Maligne Canyon, whitewater rafting down the Athabasca River or snapping photos of Spirit Island, you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the picture-perfect scenery from the Jasper SkyTram. Or, take in the beauty of Jasper National Park while driving along the Icefields Parkway. Keep your eyes peeled for the 53 species of mammals that call this Alberta park home, including black bears, elk and bighorn sheep.

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A trip to this British Columbia city, which sits approximately 145 miles north of Seattle, is all about embracing the outdoors. Vancouverites spend their days skiing on Grouse Mountain, swimming at Kitsilano Beach and strolling through the sprawling Stanley Park. Plus, Vancouver offers plenty of cultural attractions, including museums, art galleries and outdoor markets (a tour of Granville Island is a must-do). If you're not afraid of heights, walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge, which is positioned 230 feet above the Capilano River.

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Travel to this iconic destination in southeastern Ontario to see and capture photos of its namesake world-famous tourist attraction . View Niagara Falls from above during a helicopter tour, or see them up close on the Maid of the Mist boat tour. Or, for a unique perspective, admire the thunderous falls from behind with the self-guided Journey Behind the Falls experience. After you've taken in the splendor, check out the area's other top attractions, such as the Niagara Glen Nature Centre, which offers a variety of hiking trails. When you've had your fill of nature, head to nearby wineries or test Lady Luck at the casinos.

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Referred to as the "small city with a big backyard," Whitehorse – the capital of Canada's Yukon territory – shines with all of its outdoor activities. Explore Miles Canyon, which is accessible from Whitehorse on foot (a nearly 10-mile loop trail connects the city directly to this natural wonder). After, head north to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, where you'll find all kinds of animals, including arctic foxes, elk, muskox and bison. Even though this region gets notoriously cold, you might want to time your visit around the first couple of weeks of winter for a chance to witness the northern lights.

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A trip to Europe may not be in your budget, but a visit to Québec City could be. This Canadian city charms visitors with its picturesque centuries-old buildings that make up Old Québec – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meanwhile, the aromas of freshly baked bread and brewing espresso fill the cobblestone streets of the Quartier Petit-Champlain with the essence of Paris. Once you've gotten your fill of the city, take a trip to Montmorency Falls Park to marvel at its 272-foot-tall waterfall. Plan your visit for winter when the city comes alive with twinkling lights, festivals and cold-weather activities – just remember to pack your down jacket .

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Take adventure travel up a notch with a visit to Whistler. In winter, this resort town in British Columbia (about 75 miles north of Vancouver) boasts everything from cross-country skiing and snowboarding to bobsled rides and bungee jumping. Travelers can spend their downtime in Whistler Village enjoying the après-ski scene, perusing locally owned shops or strolling through Whistler Olympic Plaza. Meanwhile, visitors in town when the weather is warmer can go hiking, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking and more. Plus, summer travelers will love exploring Brandywine Falls Provincial Park, home to the 230-foot-tall waterfall from which the park gets its name.

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Home to rolling green hills, sandy beaches, red sandstone cliffs and a delicious bounty of seafood (this is where PEI mussels come from, after all), Prince Edward Island is the place to travel for a relaxing respite from Canada's more adventure-driven destinations. When you're not hiking the trails at Prince Edward Island National Park, perfect your swing at one of the island's golf courses or visit the Green Gables Heritage Place, where the 1908 novel, "Anne of Green Gables" was inspired. And be sure to keep an eye out for PEI's seal population (four kinds call the island home either full or part time).

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This UNESCO World Heritage Site encompasses nearly 700 square miles of land on Newfoundland's west coast. Its top activity is undoubtedly hiking through the Tablelands. Here, you'll traverse exposed earth mantle, a rust-colored landscape that was created millions of years ago by a collision of tectonic plates. Also save time for a boat ride on Western Brook Pond, which is a glacier-carved, landlocked fjord that features cascading waterfalls measuring 2,000 feet. After getting a taste of nature, learn about the region's history at the Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse.

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Montréal is a city of juxtaposition: Skyscrapers rub elbows with Old Montréal's 17th-century architecture while the familiar sounds of English intermingle with the foreign buzz of French – the official language of Québec province. Visit Old Montréal to get a taste of Europe (think: beautiful architecture and cobblestone streets), including its own Notre-Dame Basilica, a grand Gothic Revival-style church that offers self-guided tours along with an evening sound and light show. Then head to modern attractions, such as the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. Meanwhile, if you're visiting during the warmer months, don't miss out on the Montréal Botanical Garden and the scenic Mount Royal Park.

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While Montréal and Québec City honor Canada's French roots, Victoria pays tribute to the country's British heritage. Many pay a visit to Victoria, British Columbia's capital city, for afternoon tea, a tour of the beautiful Parliament Buildings or a history lesson at the Royal BC Museum. Others are interested in visiting Vancouver Island's wineries to sample local vinos. Meanwhile, animal lovers enjoy the abundance of marine wildlife that call the waters surrounding Victoria home. In fact, there are nearly 80 orca whales in Victoria's waters. What's more, since Victoria is one of the most sustainable urban destinations in North America, visitors can feel good about the impact of their trip.   

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"Big" doesn't even begin to describe this Ontario city. With cultural pockets like Greektown, Little India and Koreatown all within city limits, Toronto has the ability to transport visitors around the globe. Take it all in with a ride up the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower, or enjoy a quintessentially Canadian experience at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Then, head to the St. Lawrence Market to sample gourmet goodies before checking out the nearby Harbourfront Centre. And if the weather is right, plan a visit to the Toronto Islands, where you can relax on the beach, go kayaking or enjoy an afternoon bike ride.

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The star of this national park on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island is the world-famous Cabot Trail – one-third of which runs through the park. As you drive the winding highway, which is considered one of the world's most scenic drives, you'll pass forested river canyons, rural fishing villages and plenty of lookout points for admiring Nova Scotia's serene landscape. Prefer to explore the park on your own two feet? There are 26 hiking trails to choose from, as well as opportunities for kayaking, mountain climbing, camping and more.

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Located a little more than 80 miles northwest of Montréal in Québec's Laurentian Mountains, Mont-Tremblant is best known for its skiing, specifically Mont Tremblant Ski Resort, which occupies the highest peak in the mountain range. But warm-weather visitors are equally enchanted by its Parc national du Mont-Tremblant, which boasts six rivers and 400 lakes and streams, not to mention countless hiking trails and beaches. Water sports, fishing and mountain biking are all popular here thanks to the area's diverse landscape.

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Stretching across more than 150 miles, the Okanagan Valley is home to 86% of British Columbia's vineyard acreage and features more than 200 world-class wineries. There are also a variety of subregions in the valley, each promising its own unique experiences and grape varietals. If you are looking to combine wine tasting with outdoor pursuits, visit the Naramata Bench. This area is packed with wineries and offers everything from kayaking to mountain biking. No matter which area you visit, you'll enjoy spectacular views that rival those of the world's best wine regions .

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Bianca Bujan

Dec 3, 2023 • 9 min read

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Visitors to Canada are equally as wowed by the wildlife and wilderness as they are by the cultural and culinary offerings in the cities that speckle the sprawling nation.

Look for polar bears on the arctic tundra of Churchill or cruise Vancouver’s curvy coastline in a canoe while gawking at the city skyline; Feast on five-star fusion cuisine in Toronto or take in a street-side jam session in Montréal. 

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to experience something new, these are the best places to see in Canada. But plan ahead because this is the world’s second-largest country – you can’t see it all in just one trip.

Best for multicultural experiences

A vibrant jumble of cultures and neighborhoods , Toronto strikes you with sheer urban awe. Will you have dinner in Chinatown or Greektown? Five-star fusion or a peameal bacon sandwich? In Ontario ’s coolest city, designer shoes from Bloor-Yorkville are accessorized with tattoos in Queen West, while mod-art galleries, theater par excellence, rocking band rooms and hockey mania round out the megalopolis. It is far and away Canada’s largest city, as well as its most diverse – about half of Toronto’s residents were born in another country.

Be sure to snap a photo of the CN Tower , considered one of the best places to visit in Toronto , and for an added thrill, check out the Edgewalk, where you can shuffle around the tower’s perimeter while taking in unparalleled city views.

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2. The Canadian Rockies 

Best for mountain views

The sawtooth, snow-topped mountains straddling the British Columbia – Alberta border inspire both awe and action. Five national parks – Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, Waterton Lakes and Jasper – offer countless opportunities to delve into the lush wilderness with ribbons of hiking trails , rushing whitewater and powdery ski slopes to satisfy travelers looking for mountain thrills. 

This is one of the best places to visit in Canada in winter , but there is outdoor adventure aplenty during the summer months, too.

Planning tip: For a different perspective, take the train and experience the grandeur from the comfort of your seat: luminous lakes, jumbles of wildflowers and glistening glaciers glide by as the steel cars chug up mountain passes and down river valleys en route to points east or west.

3. Manitoulin Island

Best for celebrating Canada’s First Nations culture

The largest freshwater island in the world, floating right in Lake Huron’s midst, Manitoulin is a slowpoke place of beaches and summery cottages. Jagged expanses of white quartzite and granite outcroppings edge the shoreline and lead to shimmering vistas. First Nations culture pervades, and the island’s eight communities collaborate to offer local foods (wild rice, corn soup) and eco-adventures (canoeing, horseback riding, hiking). Powwows add drumming, dancing and storytelling to the mix for immersive experiences that connect you with the people and the land of the country that we now know as Canada.

A crossing at Downtown Vancouver where cars wait at the traffic lights and people cross the road during the day with snow-capped mountains across the strait in the background.

4. Vancouver 

Best for combining city and nature

Sea-to-sky beauty surrounds the laid-back, cocktail-loving metropolis of Vancouver . There are skiable mountains on the outskirts, beaches fringing the coast and Stanley Park ’s thick rainforest just steps from downtown’s gleaming skyscrapers.

For the best of both worlds, pick up provisions and a cold beer and picnic at one of the amazing city parks (it’s legal to drink alcohol at most of them during the summer). 

Shop and stroll through the diverse and charming neighborhoods – you may even spot a celebrity along the way. Known as “Hollywood North,” Vancouver is the filming location for many TV and film productions shot throughout the year.

Planning tip: With its mild climate and beautiful beaches , Vancouver is definitely one of the best places in Canada to visit in summer.

5. Baffin Island

Best for Inuit art and incredible landscapes

The rugged landscape of Baffin Island is home to cloud-scraping mountains and a third of Nunavut’s human population. It’s Canada’s largest island (the fifth biggest in the world) and the ideal place for an arctic safari where you can spot narwhals, belugas and bears in their natural habitat.

The island’s crown jewel is Auyuittuq National Park – its name means “the land that never melts,” and indeed glaciers, fjords and vertiginous cliffs fill the eastern expanse. The park is a siren call for hardcore hikers and climbers – and more than a few polar bears.

Baffin Island is also a center for Inuit art; studios for high-quality carving, printmaking and weaving can be found in many of the small towns.

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6. Vancouver Island 

Best for nature lovers

Picture-postcard Victoria is the heart of Vancouver Island , beating with bohemian shops, wood-floored coffee bars and a past steeped in English tea culture since the 1840s.  British Columbia ’s capital city is full of charm, but it’s only the kick-off point to an island that has a bounty of natural wonders to explore.

Brooding Pacific Rim National Park Reserve includes the West Coast Trail, where the wind-bashed ocean meets a mist-shrouded wilderness, and surfers line up for Tofino’s waves. With so many outdoor adventures to try, this is one of the best places in Canada for nature lovers.

Detour: Wandering foodies will want to head to the Cowichan Valley, which is studded with welcoming small farms and boutique wineries.

7. Whistler 

Best for skiing 

This 2010 Winter Olympics venue is one of the world’s largest, best-equipped and most popular ski resorts, and it’s only a 90-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. Featuring over 200 marked runs winding down two towering mountains – Whistler and Blackcomb – this alpine village is paradise for skiers of all levels.

Skiing may be Whistler ’s raison d’être, but summer visitors with their downhill mountain bikes and stand-up paddleboards outnumber their ski-season equivalents, making the resort a year-round hot spot for locals and visitors alike.

Adding more diversity, Whistler has recently developed a thriving arts and culture scene, with highlights like the Audain Art Museum and Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre taking the stage as equally appealing attractions to the famed slopes.

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8. Montréal Jazz Festival

Best for music lovers 

As Canada’s second-largest city and the country’s cultural heart, Montréal is a marvel for music lovers. Watch the best jazz-influenced musicians in the world among more than two million equally jazzed spectators at the annual Montréal International Jazz Festival . There are over 500 performances and shows to enjoy (and countless are free).

BB King, Prince and Astor Piazzolla are among those who’ve performed at the 10-day, late-June music festival. You may even get to join in on the fun with free drumming lessons and street-side jam sessions as the good times roll day and night.

Local tip: Not into jazz? Montréal has a broad musical palate. You’ll find indie, folk, classical and opera performances around the city. Check out Tourisme Montréal for the latest live music events, big and small, throughout the city. 

9. Old Québec City

Best place to visit in Canada for couples

Québec’s capital is more than 400 years old, and its stone walls, spired cathedrals and jazz-filled cafes suffuse it with atmosphere, romance, melancholy, eccentricity and intrigue on par with any European city. The best way to soak it all up is to walk the old town’s labyrinth of lanes and get lost amid the street performers and cozy inns, stopping every so often for a café au lait and flaky pastry.

The city is also home to Québec’s scenic highway, Rte 132. Circling the Gaspé Peninsula , this road winds past the sea and the mountains, as well as charming towns. More than 700,000 people drive it each summer. Of course, it has yet to approach the romantic popularity of Canada’s “honeymoon capital,” Niagara Falls, a region that draws more than 14 million annual visitors. But head for La Gaspésie instead, young lovers. Because if you’re on your honeymoon, you don’t need 14 million other people hanging around.

Two people on a frozen canal holding hands; one is on ice-skates, the other is in a wheelchair

10. Rideau Canal

Best for ice skating

Opened in 1832, this 200km-long (124 miles) waterway – consisting of canals, rivers and lakes – connects Ottawa and Kingston via 47 locks. The Rideau Canal is at its finest in wintry Ottawa, where a stretch of it becomes the Rideau Canal Skateway – the world's largest skating rink.

People swoosh by on the 7.8km (4.8 miles) of groomed ice, pausing for hot chocolate and scrumptious slabs of fried dough called beavertails (a quintessentially Canadian treat). February’s Winterlude festival kicks it up a notch when townsfolk build massive ice sculptures.

Local tip: Once the canal thaws, it becomes a boater’s paradise, meaning you can appreciate it whatever time of year you visit.

11. The Prairies

Best for road trips

Solitude reigns in Canada’s middle ground. Driving through the flatlands of Manitoba and Saskatchewan turns up uninterrupted fields of golden wheat that stretch to the horizon, eventually melting into the sunshine. When the wind blows, the wheat sways like waves on the ocean, punctuated by the occasional grain elevator rising up like a tall ship.

Big skies mean big storms that drop like an anvil, visible on the skyline for miles. Far-flung towns include arty Winnipeg , boozy Moose Jaw and Mountie-filled Regina , interspersed with Ukrainian and Scandinavian villages.

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12. Niagara Falls

Best for an iconic travel experience

Niagara Falls may be relatively short (it doesn’t even crack the top 500 worldwide for height), but when those great muscular bands of water arc over the precipice like liquid glass, roaring into the void below – and you sail toward it in a mist-shrouded boat – the falls never fail to impress.

While you’re there, extend your stay and head beyond the falls on a two-wheel biking adventure along the Greater Niagara Circle Route, or take a go at the Wildplay Zipline to the Falls , a pulse-pounding rush of a ride that offers unparalleled views of the falls below as you zoom through the sky.

13. Bay of Fundy

Best place to spot whales

It has lighthouses, boats and trawlers, fishing villages and other maritime scenery, yet Fundy is not your average Canadian bay. That’s because its unique geography results in the world’s most extreme tides, capable of reaching 16m (56ft) – about the height of a five-story building.

The tides stir up serious whale food, with krill and other plankton attracting fin, humpback and blue whales to feast, as well as endangered North Atlantic right whales, making a whale watch here an extraordinary must-do.

A solitary polar bear stalks the ice along the Hudson Bay coast in Canada at sunset.

14. Churchill

Best for polar bear encounters

The first polar bear you see up close will take your breath away, and there’s no better place for an encounter than Churchill , Manitoba, which happens to be right on the bears’ migration path. From late September to early November, tundra vehicles head out in search of the razor-clawed beasts, sometimes getting you close enough to lock eyes with the beautiful bears. Summer lets you kayak or stand-up paddleboard with beluga whales.

15. Drumheller

Best for dinosaur enthusiasts

Dinosaur lovers get weak-kneed in dust-blown Drumheller , where paleontological civic pride runs high thanks to the Royal Tyrrell Museum , home to one of the planet's pre-eminent fossil collections. The world’s largest “dinosaur” is here, too – a giant fiberglass T-rex that visitors can climb and peer out of (through its mouth). Beyond the dino-hoopla, the area offers classic Badlands scenery and eerie, mushroom-like rock columns called hoodoos.

Planning tip: Follow the scenic driving loops; these take you past all the good stuff.

This article was first published July 2021 and updated December 2023

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I’m surprised to NOT see Google flights – another flight engine aggregator – on this list.

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I’m a bit surprised myself, but I guess many Canadians don’t realize Google even has a flight search.

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Funny I guess you work for Google!

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Its because google only does flights, not vacations

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Wow I am Canadian and I always search flights!! People just need to know how to use search properly so they get what they are looking for. Its not that hard, google can find alot for you, if you put in the right words. lol

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Because these are AFFILIATE links. Google probably isn’t an affiliate of Barry Chois. 🙂

CanadianTraveler,

This list was compiled by SEM Rush a few years, not me. The only site on the list where I’m an affiliate partner is Booking.com

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Interesting – I always target Google Flights first before I try anything else, followed by the apps Hopper and Skyscanner!

I usually use Skyscanner and Google flights first. I think most Canadians just aren’t aware of those sites.

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I would have expected to see Trivago.ca on the list.

I’m guessing it’s a “newish” website that not everyone is familiar with yet.

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hmm…they only advertise 100 times a day o TV.

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LOL….I was shocked not to see Trivago either. It is one of the most highly advertised sites on TV. I don’t think it is possible to even think of a day I watched TV and DIDN’T see one of their ads. I saw it at least 3 times yesterday.

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While in Spain used Trivago to find the best hotel rooms, booked it through Expedia and saved a lot on $$. Works well for me.

The aggregator sites can be interesting for research but I have yet to see one beat thr actual hotel website. In North America at least. Plus the aggregator engines do not offer loyalty member discounts and specials. Only time I have seen an apparent lower price is pay 100% up front with no cancellation. Hotels often have this offer too.

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Good to know that, some websites work different from country to country so as continents

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Here’s one I use a lot, partly because they’re not selling anything: http://matrix.itasoftware.com

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That’s just Google Flights by another name.

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Matrix for me all the time , this is the engine that Google flight run . Matrix is own by Google. Hopper is very good also.

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Kayak is better than the other flight aggregators as you can search and book different cabin classes on the same trip. You can’t even do that on Air Canada’s web site. Its a new feature and very handy.

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Wow, a few of these sight are from the same conglomorate, another site you listed as the only “wholly owned/operated” Canadian sight, that’t not correct either. If you are not a travel insider, you should probably speak to one………….

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Just wondering – Farenexus is not on the list. Currently its the top search result for travel meta search in Canada in Google search.

It may be the top search result in Goodle, but that doesn’t mean it’s one of the top used sites.

Yes, you’re right. We’re talking about the most used sites anyways – my bad 🙂

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https://myresolver.ca is a great tool for reclaiming for EU flight delay compensation for flights to an EU country (on an EU operated airline) or from countries in the EU. It’s totally free – and nice and easy too

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When you want to book a room TripAdvisor sends you to Expedia’s site.

If youu’re not afraid to try on new technologies – you might want to try http://www.farenexus.com as well, a travel metasearch from Montreal. It can get you the access to some low cost travel agencies and good deal of flight fares.

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Suprise with this list

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I book with Wego.com

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Excellent List! love it

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  • Flight Hamilton - Cancún (YHM - CUN) C$ 297+
  • Flight Montreal - Cancún (YUL - CUN) C$ 309+

India Flights

  • Flight Toronto - Mumbai (YYZ - BOM) C$ 1,309+
  • Flight Toronto - Bengaluru (YYZ - BLR) C$ 1,362+
  • Flight Vancouver - Mumbai (YVR - BOM) C$ 1,396+
  • Flight Toronto - Hyderabad (YYZ - HYD) C$ 1,405+
  • Flight Toronto - Kochi (YYZ - COK) C$ 1,436+

Philippines Flights

  • Flight Vancouver - Manila (YVR - MNL) C$ 1,087+
  • Flight Vancouver - Cebu City (YVR - CEB) C$ 1,215+
  • Flight Toronto - Manila (YYZ - MNL) C$ 1,218+
  • Flight Toronto - Cebu City (YYZ - CEB) C$ 1,262+
  • Flight Vancouver - Angeles City (YVR - CRK) C$ 1,263+
  • Flight Calgary - Manila (YYC - MNL) C$ 1,269+
  • Flight Toronto - Manila (YTZ - MNL) C$ 1,274+

Edmonton Flights

  • Flight Abbotsford - Edmonton (YXX - YEG) C$ 107+
  • Flight Vancouver - Edmonton (YVR - YEG) C$ 115+
  • Flight Kelowna - Edmonton (YLW - YEG) C$ 133+
  • Flight Toronto - Edmonton (YKF - YEG) C$ 140+
  • Flight Victoria - Edmonton (YYJ - YEG) C$ 158+
  • Flight Calgary - Edmonton (YYC - YEG) C$ 159+
  • Flight Winnipeg - Edmonton (YWG - YEG) C$ 170+

Ottawa Flights

  • Flight Halifax - Ottawa (YHZ - YOW) C$ 206+
  • Flight Vancouver - Ottawa (YVR - YOW) C$ 210+
  • Flight Winnipeg - Ottawa (YWG - YOW) C$ 258+
  • Flight Calgary - Ottawa (YYC - YOW) C$ 259+
  • Flight Edmonton - Ottawa (YEG - YOW) C$ 287+
  • Flight Toronto - Ottawa (YYZ - YOW) C$ 329+
  • Flight Toronto - Ottawa (YTZ - YOW) C$ 352+

London Flights

  • Flight Toronto - London (YYZ - LHR) C$ 577+
  • Flight Montreal - London (YUL - LGW) C$ 682+
  • Flight Toronto - London (YTZ - LGW) C$ 688+
  • Flight Hamilton - London (YHM - LGW) C$ 689+
  • Flight Toronto - London (YYZ - LGW) C$ 692+
  • Flight Calgary - London (YYC - LGW) C$ 700+
  • Flight Vancouver - London (YVR - LGW) C$ 751+
  • Flight Halifax - London (YHZ - LHR) C$ 778+
  • Flight Halifax - London (YHZ - LGW) C$ 782+

New York Flights

  • Flight Toronto - New York (YYZ - JFK) C$ 209+
  • Flight Toronto - Newark (YTZ - EWR) C$ 248+
  • Flight Montreal - Newark (YUL - EWR) C$ 262+
  • Flight Toronto - New York (YYZ - LGA) C$ 276+
  • Flight Toronto - Newark (YYZ - EWR) C$ 282+
  • Flight Montreal - New York (YUL - LGA) C$ 283+
  • Flight Ottawa - Newark (YOW - EWR) C$ 286+

Fort Lauderdale Flights

  • Flight Toronto - Fort Lauderdale (YYZ - FLL) C$ 160+
  • Flight Ottawa - Fort Lauderdale (YOW - FLL) C$ 205+
  • Flight Montreal - Fort Lauderdale (YUL - FLL) C$ 206+
  • Flight Toronto - Fort Lauderdale (YTZ - FLL) C$ 212+
  • Flight Hamilton - Fort Lauderdale (YHM - FLL) C$ 383+
  • Flight Vancouver - Fort Lauderdale (YVR - FLL) C$ 383+
  • Flight Halifax - Fort Lauderdale (YHZ - FLL) C$ 387+

Montreal Flights

  • Flight Halifax - Montreal (YHZ - YUL) C$ 190+
  • Flight Calgary - Montreal (YYC - YUL) C$ 253+
  • Flight St. John's - Montreal (YYT - YUL) C$ 287+
  • Flight Winnipeg - Montreal (YWG - YUL) C$ 293+
  • Flight Vancouver - Montreal (YVR - YUL) C$ 301+
  • Flight Toronto - Montreal (YYZ - YUL) C$ 305+
  • Flight Québec City - Montreal (YQB - YUL) C$ 313+
  • Flight Regina - Montreal (YQR - YUL) C$ 333+
  • Flight Edmonton - Montreal (YEG - YUL) C$ 349+
  • Flight Toronto - Montreal (YTZ - YUL) C$ 349+
  • Flight Sudbury - Montreal (YSB - YUL) C$ 376+
  • Flight Thunder Bay - Montreal (YQT - YUL) C$ 391+
  • Flight Saskatoon - Montreal (YXE - YUL) C$ 395+
  • Flight Windsor - Montreal (YQG - YUL) C$ 398+
  • Flight Abbotsford - Montreal (YXX - YUL) C$ 457+
  • Flight Ottawa - Montreal (YOW - YUL) C$ 468+
  • Flight Victoria - Montreal (YYJ - YUL) C$ 472+
  • Flight Kelowna - Montreal (YLW - YUL) C$ 479+
  • Flight Moncton - Montreal (YQM - YUL) C$ 530+
  • Flight Toronto - Montreal (YKF - YUL) C$ 550+
  • Flight Fredericton - Montreal (YFC - YUL) C$ 682+
  • Flight London - Montreal (YXU - YUL) C$ 734+
  • Flight Charlottetown - Montreal (YYG - YUL) C$ 851+
  • Flight Hamilton - Montreal (YHM - YUL) C$ 960+

Calgary Flights

  • Flight Abbotsford - Calgary (YXX - YYC) C$ 101+
  • Flight Vancouver - Calgary (YVR - YYC) C$ 101+
  • Flight Edmonton - Calgary (YEG - YYC) C$ 159+
  • Flight Kelowna - Calgary (YLW - YYC) C$ 162+
  • Flight Winnipeg - Calgary (YWG - YYC) C$ 169+
  • Flight Toronto - Calgary (YKF - YYC) C$ 212+
  • Flight Toronto - Calgary (YYZ - YYC) C$ 213+

Europe Flights

  • Flight Toronto - Dublin (YYZ - DUB) C$ 485+
  • Flight Toronto - Amsterdam (YYZ - AMS) C$ 510+
  • Flight Toronto - Barcelona (YYZ - BCN) C$ 626+
  • Flight Toronto - Lisbon (YYZ - LIS) C$ 663+

Portugal Flights

  • Flight Hamilton - Lisbon (YHM - LIS) C$ 500+
  • Flight Toronto - Lajes (YYZ - TER) C$ 622+
  • Flight Toronto - Ponta Delgada (YYZ - PDL) C$ 623+
  • Flight Toronto - Funchal (YYZ - FNC) C$ 684+
  • Flight Toronto - Porto (YYZ - OPO) C$ 684+
  • Flight Montreal - Ponta Delgada (YUL - PDL) C$ 698+

Winnipeg Flights

  • Flight Toronto - Winnipeg (YYZ - YWG) C$ 125+
  • Flight Edmonton - Winnipeg (YEG - YWG) C$ 138+
  • Flight Calgary - Winnipeg (YYC - YWG) C$ 142+
  • Flight Vancouver - Winnipeg (YVR - YWG) C$ 158+
  • Flight Toronto - Winnipeg (YKF - YWG) C$ 166+
  • Flight Toronto - Winnipeg (YTZ - YWG) C$ 205+
  • Flight Regina - Winnipeg (YQR - YWG) C$ 243+

Kelowna Flights

  • Flight Vancouver - Kelowna (YVR - YLW) C$ 76+
  • Flight Edmonton - Kelowna (YEG - YLW) C$ 121+
  • Flight Calgary - Kelowna (YYC - YLW) C$ 163+
  • Flight Victoria - Kelowna (YYJ - YLW) C$ 202+
  • Flight Abbotsford - Kelowna (YXX - YLW) C$ 228+
  • Flight Comox - Kelowna (YQQ - YLW) C$ 236+
  • Flight Nanaimo - Kelowna (YCD - YLW) C$ 245+

Vancouver Flights

  • Flight Kelowna - Vancouver (YLW - YVR) C$ 86+
  • Flight Calgary - Vancouver (YYC - YVR) C$ 97+
  • Flight Edmonton - Vancouver (YEG - YVR) C$ 115+
  • Flight Victoria - Vancouver (YYJ - YVR) C$ 128+
  • Flight Saskatoon - Vancouver (YXE - YVR) C$ 160+
  • Flight Kamloops - Vancouver (YKA - YVR) C$ 178+
  • Flight Toronto - Vancouver (YKF - YVR) C$ 198+
  • Flight Winnipeg - Vancouver (YWG - YVR) C$ 208+
  • Flight Prince George - Vancouver (YXS - YVR) C$ 217+
  • Flight Terrace - Vancouver (YXT - YVR) C$ 240+
  • Flight Toronto - Vancouver (YYZ - YVR) C$ 244+
  • Flight Toronto - Vancouver (YTZ - YVR) C$ 247+
  • Flight Ottawa - Vancouver (YOW - YVR) C$ 248+
  • Flight Fort St. John - Vancouver (YXJ - YVR) C$ 256+

Orlando Flights

  • Flight Toronto - Orlando (YYZ - SFB) C$ 216+
  • Flight Hamilton - Orlando (YHM - MCO) C$ 232+
  • Flight Montreal - Orlando (YUL - MCO) C$ 235+
  • Flight Toronto - Orlando (YYZ - MCO) C$ 235+
  • Flight Toronto - Orlando (YTZ - MCO) C$ 241+
  • Flight Toronto - Orlando (YKF - MCO) C$ 275+
  • Flight Ottawa - Orlando (YOW - MCO) C$ 291+
  • Flight Halifax - Orlando (YHZ - MCO) C$ 322+
  • Flight Calgary - Orlando (YYC - MCO) C$ 349+
  • Flight Edmonton - Orlando (YEG - MCO) C$ 349+
  • Flight Vancouver - Orlando (YVR - MCO) C$ 400+
  • Flight Winnipeg - Orlando (YWG - MCO) C$ 411+
  • Flight Saskatoon - Orlando (YXE - MCO) C$ 448+
  • Flight London - Orlando (YXU - MCO) C$ 457+
  • Flight Québec City - Orlando (YQB - MCO) C$ 485+
  • Flight Moncton - Orlando (YQM - MCO) C$ 527+
  • Flight St. John's - Orlando (YYT - MCO) C$ 527+
  • Flight Sudbury - Orlando (YSB - MCO) C$ 564+
  • Flight Abbotsford - Orlando (YXX - MCO) C$ 593+
  • Flight Kelowna - Orlando (YLW - MCO) C$ 662+
  • Flight Victoria - Orlando (YYJ - MCO) C$ 676+
  • Flight Charlottetown - Orlando (YYG - MCO) C$ 748+

Los Angeles Flights

  • Flight Vancouver - Los Angeles (YVR - LAX) C$ 166+
  • Flight Calgary - Los Angeles (YYC - LAX) C$ 245+
  • Flight Edmonton - Los Angeles (YEG - LAX) C$ 272+
  • Flight Toronto - Los Angeles (YYZ - LAX) C$ 282+
  • Flight Victoria - Los Angeles (YYJ - LAX) C$ 326+
  • Flight Winnipeg - Los Angeles (YWG - LAX) C$ 344+
  • Flight Kelowna - Los Angeles (YLW - LAX) C$ 372+
  • Flight Ottawa - Los Angeles (YOW - LAX) C$ 380+
  • Flight Toronto - Los Angeles (YKF - LAX) C$ 403+
  • Flight Abbotsford - Los Angeles (YXX - LAX) C$ 406+
  • Flight Toronto - Los Angeles (YTZ - LAX) C$ 406+
  • Flight Montreal - Los Angeles (YUL - LAX) C$ 409+
  • Flight Nanaimo - Los Angeles (YCD - LAX) C$ 426+
  • Flight Comox - Los Angeles (YQQ - LAX) C$ 504+

Manila Flights

  • Flight Vancouver - Manila (YVR - MNL) C$ 1,056+
  • Flight Toronto - Manila (YYZ - MNL) C$ 1,240+
  • Flight Calgary - Manila (YYC - MNL) C$ 1,271+
  • Flight Toronto - Manila (YTZ - MNL) C$ 1,273+
  • Flight Edmonton - Manila (YEG - MNL) C$ 1,308+
  • Flight Montreal - Manila (YUL - MNL) C$ 1,313+
  • Flight Winnipeg - Manila (YWG - MNL) C$ 1,344+

Bangkok Flights

  • Flight Vancouver - Bangkok (YVR - BKK) C$ 969+
  • Flight Toronto - Bangkok (YYZ - BKK) C$ 1,201+
  • Flight Montreal - Bangkok (YUL - BKK) C$ 1,209+
  • Flight Ottawa - Bangkok (YOW - BKK) C$ 1,261+
  • Flight Toronto - Bangkok (YTZ - BKK) C$ 1,265+
  • Flight Calgary - Bangkok (YYC - BKK) C$ 1,313+
  • Flight Halifax - Bangkok (YHZ - BKK) C$ 1,359+

Florida Flights

  • Flight Toronto - Florida (YYZ - USFL) C$ 156+
  • Flight Ottawa - Florida (YOW - USFL) C$ 190+
  • Flight Montreal - Florida (YUL - USFL) C$ 201+
  • Flight Toronto - Florida (YTZ - USFL) C$ 213+
  • Flight Halifax - Florida (YHZ - USFL) C$ 322+
  • Flight Calgary - Florida (YYC - USFL) C$ 349+
  • Flight Vancouver - Florida (YVR - USFL) C$ 390+

Iceland Flights

  • Flight Hamilton - Reykjavik (YHM - KEF) C$ 413+
  • Flight Toronto - Reykjavik (YYZ - KEF) C$ 711+
  • Flight Toronto - Reykjavik (YTZ - KEF) C$ 754+
  • Flight Halifax - Reykjavik (YHZ - KEF) C$ 820+
  • Flight Montreal - Reykjavik (YUL - KEF) C$ 918+
  • Flight Ottawa - Reykjavik (YOW - KEF) C$ 918+
  • Flight Edmonton - Reykjavik (YEG - KEF) C$ 942+

Halifax Flights

  • Flight Toronto - Halifax (YYZ - YHZ) C$ 169+
  • Flight Toronto - Halifax (YKF - YHZ) C$ 177+
  • Flight Montreal - Halifax (YUL - YHZ) C$ 186+
  • Flight Ottawa - Halifax (YOW - YHZ) C$ 198+
  • Flight Vancouver - Halifax (YVR - YHZ) C$ 239+
  • Flight Hamilton - Halifax (YHM - YHZ) C$ 270+
  • Flight Toronto - Halifax (YTZ - YHZ) C$ 293+

Victoria Flights

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When is the best time to buy plane tickets - Last minute or in advance?

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Which month of the year are flight prices lowest?

It’s well established that flights in the low season are generally cheaper than ticket prices during the high season. That means that knowing which month to find the lowest priced plane tickets will depend heavily on seasonality and your destination. While avoiding peak travel times can help you keep costs down, our data shows that the month with the lowest priced plane tickets for domestic flights based on all searches made on KAYAK in the last 12 months was January, while the most expensive was August. If you’re booking an international flight, then September is the cheapest month to fly and December the most expensive.

Can flying international flights with a layover save money on airfare?

For many long-haul international flights, flying direct is not possible and you will have to fly with a layover. Some routes will offer both and you could consider flying with a layover for a number of reasons. Firstly, breaking up what would otherwise be a long-haul flight, taking a rest and then completing the journey might make the flight more manageable. Secondly, prices can also be lower than direct flights, so while it might take longer for you to reach your destination, you could save money. We’ve looked at prices over the last 12 months for the 100 most popular international destinations for KAYAK users and on average, prices for non-stop flights were cheaper than flights with a layover.

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Does KAYAK query more flight providers than competitors?

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What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care?

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Travelling outside Canada adds up fast. From the cost of plane tickets to rising fees , international travel can get expensive. However, where you go can certainly affect your budget.

According to a guide by Flytrippers , a Quebec-based flight deal website, travelling can be affordable depending on the destination.

"The cheapest countries to travel to are also wonderful destinations, allowing you to travel for less, for longer, or in luxury," states co-founder Andrew D'Amours. "It's so sad that so many people think that travel is necessarily expensive because it's just not true."

The company compiled a list of 34 affordable countries to travel to where you can make the most of your vacation for just $40 a day.

D'Amours said that in Brazil, he scored Taylor Swift tickets for just $31, while in Toronto, the cheapest tickets were $200 for nosebleed seats .

"The same simple principle obviously applies to hotels, meals, activities, EVERYTHING: the same quality is much cheaper if you simply choose affordable countries," he said.

And these countries have much to offer too, from cities rich in culture to beaches and nature.

Here's a list of the best countries (by region) to consider for your next budget-friendly vacation.

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With plenty of affordable options for warm destinations, this region is famous for a reason.

1. Indonesia 2. Malaysia 3. Thailand 4. Vietnam 5. Cambodia 6. Philippines 7. Laos 8. Myanmar

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Expect a variety of exotic options at an affordable price.

9. India 10. Nepal 11. Bangladesh 12. Sri Lanka

Central Asia

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This "often overlooked" region offers fantastic scenery and a rich history. 13. Uzbekistan 14. Kyrgyzstan 15. Turkey 16. Georgia 17. Azerbaijan 18. Armenia

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"The world's least explored continent has many affordable destinations," said D'Amours.

19. Egypt 20. Morocco 21. Tunisia 22. Algeria 23. Madagascar 24. Kenya 25. Ghana

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"Far from being the most affordable continent, there are still a few options," states D'Amours.

26. Bosnia-Herzegovina 27. North Macedonia 28. Moldova

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Due to its proximity, this affordable region is the ideal choice for shorter trips.

29. Guatemala 30. El Salvador 31. Nicaragua

South America

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32. Argentina 33. Colombia 34. Bolivia

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Canada and Mexico have maintained a deep, positive and constructive diplomatic partnership over the past 80 years. We have worked to ensure North America is the world’s most competitive economic region and maintain strong bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation. To support travel and people-to-people connections between Canada and Mexico, while also preserving the integrity of our immigration system, the Government of Canada is adjusting its travel requirements for Mexican citizens.

February 29, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – Ottawa – Canada and Mexico have maintained a deep, positive and constructive diplomatic partnership over the past 80 years. We have worked to ensure North America is the world’s most competitive economic region and maintain strong bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation. To support travel and people-to-people connections between Canada and Mexico, while also preserving the integrity of our immigration system, the Government of Canada is adjusting its travel requirements for Mexican citizens.

As of February 29, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. Eastern time, Mexican citizens who hold a valid US non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years and are travelling by air on a Mexican passport will be able to apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA). With the high number of Mexican citizens currently holding US visas, the majority will continue to enjoy visa-free travel to Canada. Those who do not meet these conditions will need to apply for a Canadian visitor visa. This responds to an increase in asylum claims made by Mexican citizens that are refused, withdrawn or abandoned. It is an important step to preserve mobility for hundreds of thousands of Mexican citizens, while also ensuring the sound management of our immigration and asylum systems.

The application process for Mexican citizens seeking a work or study permit will not change. Mexican citizens who want to work in Canada will continue to have access to a wide number of existing labour pathways, including the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the International Mobility Program.

Canada supports ongoing travel, tourism and business with Mexico. We will continue to work with the Government of Mexico to strengthen our regular pathways to immigration, and with our provincial and territorial counterparts to support a system of managed migration as well as to support those in need of protection. Canada is expanding its network of visa application centres in Mexico to better serve these clients. Today’s action will relieve pressure on Canada’s borders, immigration system, housing and social services, while preserving mobility for Mexican citizens who want to come to Canada.

The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) is a vital example of the mutually beneficial migration that we seek to promote regionally and globally. Canada is ready to work with Mexico to build on this program, through the modernization of a new SAWP bilateral agreement, to offer Mexican workers new opportunities, through the incorporation of year-round primary agriculture and seasonal fish, seafood and primary food processing into the program. This will benefit workers and businesses on both sides of the Canada–Mexico relationship.

Canada is continuously monitoring the impacts of its visa policies for both visa-exempt and visa-required countries, as well as asylum claim trends. These challenges are not limited to one country. Any adjustment to Canada’s travel requirements are made to preserve the integrity and sustainability of our asylum and immigration systems.

More information about these changes, including for people in transit or with upcoming flights, is available on IRCC’s website .

“Mexico is an important partner to Canada. We will continue to welcome Mexican temporary workers, students, visitors and immigrants who bring diverse skills and important contributions to our economy and communities. We strive for balance between the movement of people between our two great countries, and the need to relieve pressure on our immigration system so we can provide protection to those who need it the most.” – The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

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Asylum claims made by Mexican citizens reached a record high in 2023 at a time when Canada’s asylum system, housing and social services were already under significant pressure. The majority of these claims (approximately 60%) were either rejected by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, or withdrawn or abandoned by the applicant.

In 2023 alone, asylum claims from Mexican citizens accounted for 17% of all claims made that year from all nationalities around the world. The country’s asylum claim rate has risen significantly since the visa was first lifted in 2016 (from 260 claims in 2016 to 23,995 claims in 2023). 

All eTAs issued to Mexican passports before 11:30 p.m. Eastern time on February 29, 2024, will no longer be valid—except for eTAs linked to Mexican passports with a valid Canadian work or study permit. Mexican citizens travelling to Canada without a valid work or study permit will need to apply for a visitor visa or reapply for a new eTA —if they are eligible.

Mexican citizens holding a valid work or study permit can still travel by air to Canada with their existing eTA as long as it remains valid, and they can continue to study or work in Canada based on the validity and conditions of their permit. Mexican visitors who are already in Canada on an eTA can stay for as long as they are authorized (up to six months from the date they arrive in Canada). However, if they plan to leave Canada and wish to return, they must have the proper travel documents (visa or new eTA). 

Most approved visa applicants receive multiple-entry visas, which allow them to visit Canada as many times as they want, for up to 10 years, or until their passport expires.

The eTA is a digital travel document that most visa-exempt travellers need in order to travel to or transit through Canada by air. IRCC first began expanding its eTA program to eligible citizens from visa-required countries in 2017. Mexico will now be among 15 countries whose citizens can to fly to Canada on an eTA, instead of a visa, if they meet certain requirements .

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Gasadalur waterfall in Vagar, Faroe Islands. The breathtaking Faroe Islands to be easily accessible ... [+] via Icelandair in May 2024

There’s exciting news for those looking to discover the increasingly popular Faroe Islands in 2024; this unique destination will soon be more accessible following Icelandair’s newest route expansion.

Starting May 2024, Icelandair will begin to offer direct flights between Reykjavik's Keflavík International Airport and the Faroes’ Vágar Airport, five to six times a week. (Canadians take note: Those wanting to experience the otherworldly beauty of this archipelago will be able to fly directly to Reykjavik from one of four Canadian cities: Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax and Montreal). From Reykjavik you can then fly Icelandair direct to the Faroe’s only airport in just under two hours. Alternatively, those with more time and a sense of adventure can cross the seas between the neighboring islands in a multi-day cruise on the Smyril Line ferry.

Famous for having more sheep than people, the Faroe Islands are an off-the-beaten-track destination made up of 18 small islands in the Northeast Atlantic. Characterized by steep cliffs, majestic mountains and stunning fjords, the Faroes has a population of only 55,000. The destination offers a welcome change of pace and the chance to commune with nature in a truly unique way. But don’t let the slow pace of life fool you, there’s lots to do and no chance that you’ll ever be bored. This breathtaking bucket-list archipelago is ideal for travellers of all ages and travel goals.

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What To Do in the Faroes?

  • Delve into the awe-inspiring natural wonders of the iconic “hanging lake” Sørvagsvátn , or hike to Múlafossur to the Faroes’ incredible falls.
  • Visit the capital city of Tórshavn , named after the Norse god Thor. It’s widely known as one of the planet’s coziest capitals thanks to its colorful “toy-town” appearance.
  • Traverse the turf-roofed hamlets in Saksun and Kirkjubøur towards Kallur ’s photogenic lighthouse.
  • Head to ocean cliffs peppered with birds at Vestmanna and don’t miss the puffin-packed, end-of-the-line island Mykines .
  • Feast upon fresh seafood, enjoy unique culinary experiences like tasting whale blubber and skerpikjøt, the Faroes’ national dish of fermented dried lamb, or dine at one of the Islands’ three Michelin-guide restaurants.
  • Hike to the top of Slættaratindur , the highest peak in the Faroe Islands, for breathtaking views of the archipelago.
  • You can spend your days fishing, whale & bird watching, rock climbing, biking mountain trails, hiking and even do some scuba diving.
  • Visit the island of Kalsoy and see the famous seal woman statue, a tragic tale of love and loss in Faroese folklore.
  • Explore the island of Streymoy, the largest island in the archipelago, and visit the charming village of Gjógv.
  • Take a trip to the Northern Islands, including Kalsoy, Kuno y, and Viðoy , for stunning landscapes and unique experiences.

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What is a customs duty.

Customs Duty is a tariff or tax imposed on goods when transported across international borders. The purpose of Customs Duty is to protect each country's economy, residents, jobs, environment, etc., by controlling the flow of goods, especially restrictive and prohibited goods, into and out of the country.

Dutiable refers to articles on which Customs Duty may have to be paid. Each article has a specific duty rate, which is determined by a number of factors, including where you acquired the article, where it was made, and what it is made of. Also, anything you bring back that you did not have when you left the United States must be "declared." For example, you would declare alterations made in a foreign country to a suit you already owned, and any gifts you acquired outside the United States. American Goods Returned (AGR) do not have to be declared, but you must be prepared to prove to U.S. Customs and Border Protection the articles are AGR or pay Customs duty.

The Customs Duty Rate is a percentage. This percentage is determined by the total purchased value of the article(s) paid at a foreign country and not based on factors such as quality, size, or weight. The Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) provides duty rates for virtually every existing item. CBP uses the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUS), which is a reference manual that the provides the applicable tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the U.S.

Duty-Free Shop articles sold in a Customs duty-free shop are free only for the country in which that shop is located. Therefore, if your acquired articles exceed your personal exemption/allowance, the articles you purchased in Customs duty-free shop, whether in the United States or abroad, will be subject to Customs duty upon entering your destination country. Articles purchased in a American Customs duty-free shop are also subject to U.S. Customs duty if you bring them into the United States. For example, if you buy alcoholic beverages in a Customs duty-free shop in New York before entering Canada and then bring them back into the United States, they will be subject to Customs duty and Internal Revenue Service tax (IRT).

Determining Customs Duty

The flat duty rate will apply to articles that are dutiable but that cannot be included in your personal exemption, even if you have not exceeded the exemption. For example, alcoholic beverages. If you return from Europe with $200 worth of purchases, including two liters of liquor, one liter will be duty-free under your returning resident personal allowance/exemption. The other will be dutiable at 3 percent, plus any Internal Revenue Tax (IRT) that is due.

A joint declaration is a Customs declaration that can be made by family members who live in the same household and return to the United States together. These travelers can combine their purchases to take advantage of a combined flat duty rate, no matter which family member owns a given item. The combined value of merchandise subject to a flat duty rate for a family of four traveling together would be $4,000. Purchase totals must be rounded to the nearest dollar amount.

Tobacco Products

Returning resident travelers may import tobacco products only in quantities not exceeding the amounts specified in the personal exemptions for which the traveler qualifies (not more than 200 cigarettes and 100 cigars if arriving from other than a beneficiary country and insular possession). Any quantities of tobacco products not permitted by a personal exemption are subject to detention, seizure, penalties, abandonment, and destruction. Tobacco products are typically purchased in duty-free stores, on sea carriers operating internationally or in foreign stores. These products are usually marked "Tax Exempt. For Use Outside the United States," or "U.S. Tax Exempt For Use Outside the United States."

For example, a returning resident is eligible for the $800 duty-free personal exemption every 31 days, having remained for no less than 48 hours beyond the territorial limits of the United States except U.S. Virgin Islands, in a contiguous country which maintains free zone or free port, has remained beyond the territorial limits of the United States not to exceed 24 hours. This exemption includes not more than 200 cigarettes and 100 cigars:

  • If the resident declares 400 previously exported cigarettes and proves American Goods Returning (AGR) , the resident would be permitted or allowed to bring back his AGR exempt from Customs duty.
  • If the resident declares 400 cigarettes, of which 200 are proven AGR or previously exported and 200 not AGR or not previously exported, the resident would be permitted to bring back his 200 previously exported cigarettes tax and Internal Revenue Tax (IRT) free under his exemption.
  • The tobacco exemption is available to each adult 21 years of age or over.

In December 2014, President Obama announced his intention to re-establish diplomatic relations with Cuba. The President did not lift the embargo against Cuba. Absent a democratic or transitional government in Cuba, lifting the embargo requires a legislative statutory change. Since the announcement, however, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has amended the Cuba Assets Control Regulations (CACR), effective January 16, 2015, to authorize travel within certain categories to and from Cuba and to allow certain imports from and exports to Cuba.

All travelers, including those from Cuba, must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. This includes the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) (2016) limitations on personal exemptions and rules of duty extended to non-residents and returning U.S. residents.

Persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction are authorized to engage in all transactions, including payments necessary to import certain goods and services produced by independent Cuban entrepreneurs as determined by the State Department and set forth in the State Department’s Section 515.582 list located at FACT SHEET: U.S. Department of State Section 515.582 List . On October 17, 2016, the Office of Foreign Asset Control relaxed restrictions so authorized travelers, arriving direct from Cuba, are now able to bring Cuban merchandise for personal use back to the United States and qualify for the U.S. Resident exemption (HTSUS 9804.00.65, which allows up to $800 total in goods, and adults 21 and older may include 1 liter of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, and 100 cigars). This exemption also applies to travelers, arriving from any country in the world, with declared Cuban merchandise.

Declared amounts in excess of the exemption are subject to a flat 4% rate of duty, and any applicable IRS taxes, pursuant to HTSUS 9816.00.20 and 19 CFR 148.101, which impose a duty rate of 4% of the fair retail value on goods from a Column 2 country.

Regarding goods: The Department of State will, in accordance with the State Department’s Section 515.582, issue a list of prohibited goods. Placement on the list means that any listed good falls within certain Sections and Chapters of the HTSUS which do not qualify for this exception.

Regarding entrepreneurs : The Cuban entity must be a private business, such as a self-employed entrepreneur or other private entity, not owned or controlled by the Government of Cuba. Travelers engaging in these transactions are required to obtain evidence that demonstrates the goods purchased were obtained from a Cuban entrepreneur, as described above, and should be prepared to furnish evidence of such to U.S. Government authorities upon request. Evidence may include a copy of the entrepreneur’s license and/or an invoice and/or purchase order demonstrating the goods were purchased from a specific Cuban entrepreneur. Whether a traveler presents adequate evidence that a good qualifies from importation and that it was bought from a licensed independent Cuban entrepreneur shall be determined on a case-by-case basis by the inspecting CBP officer.

Imports under Section 515.582 (i.e., imports from licensed independent entrepreneurs not on the Department of State’s prohibited list) must comply with all current U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) formal and informal entry requirements, as applicable. This means that, while there is no value cap on the amount of goods that may be imported under this provision, the applicable duties in the HTSUS must be considered.

In particular, HTSUS 9804.00.65 allows for the duty-free importation of personal-use articles from a Column 2 country when the fair retail value of such goods is under $800. Also see 19 C.F.R. 148.33. HTSUS 9816.00.20 establishes a duty rate of 4% of the fair retail value for personal-use articles under $1,000 imported from a Column 2 country. Thus, any articles imported under this section for personal use with a value of under $800 can be imported duty free, and any articles imported for personal use with a value between $800 and $1800, will be subject to a flat 4% duty rate. Any articles valued over $1800, regardless of whether for personal use, will be subject to entry and should be classified, appraised, and assessed duty appropriately under the specific HTSUS Column 2 rates. Also see 19 C.F.R. 148.101 and 148.102. Any commercial importation, i.e., not for personal use, is subject to entry requirements and payment of applicable duties, fees, and taxes.

While these revised regulations may facilitate certain travel and trade with Cuba, all other laws and regulations applicable to international travel and the importation/exportation of goods remain in full effect. This means that all United States agency requirements applicable to a particular importation must be met and fully complied with, such as the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Alcoholic Beverages

One American liter (33.8 fl. oz.) of alcoholic beverages may be included in your returning resident personal exemption if:

  • You are at least 21 years old.
  • It is intended exclusively for your personal use and not for sale.
  • It does not violate the laws of the state in which you arrive.

Federal and state regulations allow you to bring back one liter of an alcoholic beverage for personal use duty-free. However, states may allow you to bring back more than one liter, but you will have to pay any applicable Customs duty and IRT.

While federal regulations do not specify a limit on the amount of alcohol you may bring back beyond the personal exemption amount, unusual quantities may raise suspicions that you are importing the alcohol for other purposes, such as for resale. CBP officers enforce the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) laws, rules, and regulations and are authorized to make on-the-spot determinations that an importation is for commercial purposes. If such determination is made, it may require you to obtain a permit and file a formal entry to import the alcohol before the alcohol is released. If you intend to bring back a substantial quantity of alcohol for your personal use, you should contact the U.S. Port of Entry (POE) through which you will be re-entering and make prior arrangements for the importation.

Also, state laws might limit the amount of alcohol you can bring in without a license. If you arrive in a state that has limitations on the amount of alcohol you may bring in without a license, that state's law will be enforced by CBP, even though it may be more restrictive than federal regulations. We recommend that you check with the state government about their limitations on quantities allowed for personal importation and additional state taxes that may apply. Ideally, this information should be obtained before traveling.

In brief, for both alcohol and cigarettes, the quantities eligible for duty-free treatment may be included in your $800 or $1,600 returning resident personal exemption, just as any other purchase should be. But unlike other kinds of merchandise, amounts beyond those discussed here as being duty-free are taxed, even if you have not exceeded, or even met, your personal exemption. For example, your exemption is $800 and you bring back three liters of wine and nothing else, two of those liters will be dutiable and IR taxed. Federal law prohibits business-to-private consumer shipping of alcoholic beverages by mail within the United States.

How to Pay Customs Duty

If you owe Customs duty, you must pay it before the conclusion of your CBP processing. You may pay it in any of the following ways:

  • U.S. currency only.
  • Personal check in the exact amount, drawn on a U.S. bank, made payable to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. You must present identification, such as a passport or U.S. driver's license. CBP does not accept checks bearing second-party endorsement.
  • Government check, money order or traveler's check if the amount does not exceed the duty owed by more than $50.

In some locations/POEs, you may pay duty with either MasterCard or VISA credit cards.

Increased Duty Rates

Items from certain countries.

Under what is known as its "301" authority, the United States may impose a much higher than normal duty rate on products from certain countries. Currently, the United States has imposed a 100 percent rate of duty on certain products of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, The Federal Republic of Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the Ukraine. If you should bring more of any of these products back with you than fall within your exemption or flat rate of duty, (see below) you will pay as much in duty as you paid for the product or products.

While most of the products listed are not the type of goods that travelers would purchase in sufficient quantities to exceed their exemption, diamonds from the Ukraine are subject to the 100 percent duty and might easily exceed the exemption amount.

For information on countries that may become subject to a higher than normal duty rate, check the Department of Commerce Web site.

Countries With Free or Reduced Customs Duty Rates

The United States gives Customs duty preferences-that is, conditionally free or subject to reduced rates-to certain designated beneficiary developing countries under a trade program called the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). Some products that would otherwise be dutiable are not when they are wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary GSP country. Visit the Office of United States Trade Representative website for additional GSP information.

  • Many products from Caribbean and Andean countries are exempt from duty under the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI), Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, Andean Trade Preference Act and the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act.
  • Many products from certain sub-Saharan African countries are exempt from duty under the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
  • Most products from Israel, Jordan, Chile and Singapore may also enter the United States either free of duty or at a reduced rate under the U.S. free trade agreements with those countries.
  • The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went into effect in 1994. If you are returning from Canada or Mexico , your goods are eligible for free or reduced duty rates if they were grown, manufactured, or produced in Canada or Mexico, as defined by the Act.

Additional information on these special trade programs can be found on the CBP Web site.

Household Effects & Personal Effects - Customs Duty Guidance

Household effects conditionally included are duty-free. These include such items as furniture, carpets, paintings, tableware, stereos, linens, and similar household furnishings; tools of the trade, professional books, implements, and instruments.

You may import household effects you acquired abroad duty-free if:

  • You used them abroad for no less than one year.
  • They are not intended for any other person or for sale.

For Customs purposes, clothing, jewelry, photography equipment, portable radios, and vehicles are considered personal effects and cannot be brought in duty-free as household effects. However, duty is usually waived on personal effects more than one year of age. All vehicles are dutiable.

Mailing and Shipping Goods - Customs Duty Guidance

Unaccompanied purchases are goods you bought on a trip that are being mailed or shipped to you in the United States. In other words, you are not carrying the goods with you when you return. If your unaccompanied purchases are from an insular possession (IP) or a Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) country and are being imported within 30 days and sent directly from those locations to the United States, you may enter them as follows:

  • Up to $1,600 in goods will be duty-free under your personal exemption if the merchandise is from an IP.
  • Up to $800 in goods will be duty-free if it is from a CBI or Andean country.
  • Any additional amount, up to $1,000, in goods will be dutiable at a flat rate (3%).

To take advantage of the Customs duty-free exemption for unaccompanied tourist purchases (mailing/shipping) from an IP or CBI country:

Step 1. At place and time of purchase, ask your merchant to hold your item until you send him or her a copy of CBP Form 255 (Declaration of Unaccompanied Articles), which must be affixed to the package when it is shipped.

Step 2. (a) On your declaration form (CBP Form 6059B), list everything you acquired on your trip that is accompanying you. You must also complete a separate Declaration of Unaccompanied Articles form (CBP Form 255) for each package or container that will be sent to you after you arrive in the United States. This form may be available where you make your purchase. If not, you may find the form on the CBP website.

Step 3. When you return to the United States, the CBP officer will: (a) collect Customs duty and any tax due on the dutiable goods you have brought with you; (b) verify your list of unaccompanied articles with your sales receipts; (c) validate your CBP Form 255 to determine if your purchases are duty-free under your personal exemption ($1,600 or $800) or if the purchases are subject to a flat rate of duty.

Step 4. Two copies of the three-part CBP Form 255 will be returned to you. Send the yellow copy of the CBP Form 255 to the foreign shopkeeper or vendor holding your purchase, and keep the other copy for your records.

Step 5. When the merchant gets your CBP Form 255, he or she must place it in an envelope and attach the envelope securely to the outside wrapping of the package or container. The merchant must also mark each package "Unaccompanied Purchase." Please remember that each package or container must have its own CBP Form 255 attached , the most important step to follow in order to gain the benefits allowed under this procedure.

Step 6. If your package has been mailed, the U.S. Postal Service will deliver it after it clears Customs. If you owe duty, the Postal Service will collect the duty along with a postal handling fee. If a freight service transports your package, they will notify you of its arrival and you must go to their office holding the shipment and complete the CBP entry procedure. If you owe duty or tax, you will need to pay it at that time in order to secure the release of the goods. You could also hire a customs customhouse broker to do this for you. However, be aware that customhouse brokers are private businesses and are not CBP employees, and they charge fees for their services.

If freight or express packages from your trip landed in the U.S. before you return and you have not made arrangements to pick them up, CBP will authorize their placement into general order bonded warehouse or public storage after 15 days (days for perishable, flammable, explosives). This storage and all other related charges (transportation, demurrage, handling) will be at your risk and expense. If the goods are not claimed within six months, they will be sold at auction.

Per U.S. Postal Service regulations, packages sent by mail and not claimed within 30 days from the date of U.S. arrival will be returned to the sender unless the amount of duty is being protested.

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Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, continues quantitative tightening

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 5%, with the Bank Rate at 5¼% and the deposit rate at 5%. The Bank is continuing its policy of quantitative tightening.

Global economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter. US GDP growth also slowed but remained surprisingly robust and broad-based, with solid contributions from consumption and exports. Euro area economic growth was flat at the end of the year after contracting in the third quarter. Inflation in the United States and the euro area continued to ease. Bond yields have increased since January while corporate credit spreads have narrowed. Equity markets have risen sharply. Global oil prices are slightly higher than what was assumed in the January Monetary Policy Report (MPR).

In Canada, the economy grew in the fourth quarter by more than expected, although the pace remained weak and below potential. Real GDP expanded by 1% after contracting 0.5% in the third quarter. Consumption was up a modest 1%, and final domestic demand contracted with a large decline in business investment. A strong increase in exports boosted growth. Employment continues to grow more slowly than the population, and there are now some signs that wage pressures may be easing. Overall, the data point to an economy in modest excess supply.

CPI inflation eased to 2.9% in January, as goods price inflation moderated further. Shelter price inflation remains elevated and is the biggest contributor to inflation. Underlying inflationary pressures persist: year-over-year and three-month measures of core inflation are in the 3% to 3.5% range, and the share of CPI components growing above 3% declined but is still above the historical average. The Bank continues to expect inflation to remain close to 3% during the first half of this year before gradually easing.

Governing Council decided to hold the policy rate at 5% and to continue to normalize the Bank’s balance sheet. The Council is still concerned about risks to the outlook for inflation, particularly the persistence in underlying inflation. Governing Council wants to see further and sustained easing in core inflation and continues to focus on the balance between demand and supply in the economy, inflation expectations, wage growth, and corporate pricing behaviour. The Bank remains resolute in its commitment to restoring price stability for Canadians.

Information note

The next scheduled date for announcing the overnight rate target is April 10, 2024. The Bank will publish its next full outlook for the economy and inflation, including risks to the projection, in the MPR at the same time.

Press Conference: Policy Rate Announcement – March 2024

Interest Rate Announcement — Press conference by Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers (10:30 (ET) approx.).

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Governor Tiff Macklem discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the policy rate decision.

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