Canada Travel Guide

Canada spans Arctic tundra to temperate Pacific rainforests. World-class national parks, cosmopolitan cities, and vast wilderness define a country that rewards extensive exploration.

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Overview and Things to Consider

Canada is genuinely enormous - the second-largest country by area with 10 provinces and 3 territories. Population concentrates near the US border, leaving vast northern regions sparsely inhabited. Culturally, Canada balances British and French heritage with Indigenous traditions and modern multiculturalism. Language divides somewhat: English dominates outside Quebec, French essential in Quebec province and parts of other provinces. Visa requirements: US and Australian citizens need valid passports but no visas for standard tourism. Most European and other Western nations enjoy visa-free entry (up to 6 months). Requirements vary by nationality - check IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) before booking. Entry requirements post-pandemic include health declarations and documentation if required.

Getting There and Around

Major entry airports: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal. Domestic flights are relatively expensive; budget carriers (WestJet, Air Canada) dominate. VIA Rail connects major cities with scenic routes (Toronto-Montreal, Vancouver-Rockies) but takes significantly longer than flying or driving. Driving is truly the most practical option for regional exploration. The Trans-Canada Highway connects provinces but is genuinely long - distances between major cities are substantial. Car rental costs $40-80 daily. Gas prices are notably higher than the USA. Winter driving requires chains or winter tires (legally required in many provinces November-March) and careful planning. Public transit exists in major cities but coverage outside urban areas is minimal. The northern regions (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut) are expensive and require special planning.

What's Changed Since 2016

National parks now require advance online reservations for parking and facilities - walk-up access is increasingly rare during summer months. Banff and Lake Louise now essentially require reservations to visit. Costs increased substantially for accommodation and food, particularly in popular areas. The cannabis legalization (2018) changed the cultural landscape, though recreational use in public remains restricted in many areas. Digital payments became standard across the country - cash is rarely necessary. Indigenous tourism increased notably as communities built cultural tourism infrastructure. Border procedures post-pandemic remain stricter than pre-2020. Environmental consciousness became more visible in 2020s Canada, affecting tourism marketing and park management. Wildfire smoke increasingly affects air quality in Western provinces during summer months, impacting outdoor activities and visibility.

Ideas to Consider for Your Visit

Regional travel captures Canada's diversity. Pacific Coast (Vancouver, Victoria, British Columbia) offers temperate rainforests and coastal experiences. Rocky Mountains (Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper) deliver dramatic alpine scenery. The Prairies (Calgary, Winnipeg, Saskatoon) showcase wide open spaces. The East (Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City) emphasizes urban culture and history. Atlantic Coast (Halifax, Newfoundland) offers maritime culture. The Arctic (Yukon, Northwest Territories) provides extreme experiences but requires serious time and budget investment. Most travelers combine major cities with national parks for balanced itineraries. A 2-week trip typically covers one region. 3-4 weeks allows coast-to-coast exploration. Budget time for driving - distances between destinations are truly vast.

Realities to Be Aware Of

Canada is expensive - truly among the priciest countries for travelers. Budget $100-150 daily minimum, mid-range $200-300 daily, comfortable $300-400+ daily. Accommodation in major cities and parks costs substantially more. Food costs are notably higher than the USA. Tipping is expected (15-18%) at restaurants. Alcohol prices are really painful - bars are expensive. Winter travel requires serious preparation. Temperatures drop to -20°C to -40°C in many regions. Daylight is minimal in winter months (only a few hours in December). Northern travel requires specialized gear and advance planning. Bears exist in national parks - food storage is mandatory. Mosquitoes are remarkably fierce in summer months, especially near water. Indigenous history involves ongoing reconciliation issues - approach respectfully. Homelessness is visible in major cities, particularly Vancouver.

If Canada Is Part of a Longer Trip

Canada pairs naturally with USA regional trips - many travelers combine Pacific Northwest exploration (Vancouver, Seattle, Portland) or Rocky Mountains (Canadian Rockies, Utah, Colorado). Border crossing by car is straightforward, though wait times vary (1-4 hours depending on location and time). Time allocation: 2 weeks for one region, 3-4 weeks for coast-to-coast basics, 6+ weeks for comprehensive exploration. Combining Canada with Alaska (via boat or fly) works for some travelers. Most international travelers spend 2-3 weeks in Canada rather than attempting complete coverage. Canada is notably too large for comprehensive 1-2 week trips - choose regions rather than rushing across the entire country.

Yearly Things to Consider

Spring (March-May): Temperatures rising, snow melting. Mountain passes opening up. Summer (June-August): Peak season. Perfect weather. Long daylight hours (Yukon has 24-hour daylight in June). Highest prices and crowds. National parks packed. Fall (September-October): Foliage in eastern Canada seriously spectacular. Wildlife more active. Fewer crowds. Weather cooling. Winter (December-February): Skiing excellent in Rockies and surrounding regions. Northern lights visible in northern territories. Cold temperatures require preparation. Fewer tourists. Holiday pricing December 24 - January 2.

Ideas for Itineraries

10-Day Rocky Mountains Classic

Calgary (1 day): Urban base and gateway. Banff National Park (3 days): Lake Louise hikes, Banff townsite, scenic drives. Jasper National Park (3 days): Mountain scenery, icefields, wildlife viewing. Lake Athabasca scenic area (1 day): Journey back to Calgary. Rent car in Calgary, drive the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper. This is Canada's most iconic mountain itinerary.

2-Week East Coast Experience

Toronto (3 days): Diverse neighborhoods, museums, Niagara Falls day trip. Montreal (3 days): French culture, food scene, festivals, neighborhoods. Quebec City (2 days): Colonial history and charm. Halifax (3 days): Maritime culture, Cabot Trail drive (optional). Fly between distant cities. This route showcases Eastern Canada's culture and history effectively.

2-Week Pacific Coast Loop

Vancouver (3 days): Urban exploration, neighborhoods, mountains nearby. Victoria (2 days): British Columbia charm, ferry ride. Whistler (2 days): Mountain resort and hiking (summer) or skiing (winter). Vancouver Island (3 days): Tofino, beaches, rainforest. Return to Vancouver (2 days). Rent car, use ferries for island connections. This captures Pacific Northwest beauty effectively.

3-Week Northern Adventure

Calgary (2 days): Base and supplies. Banff/Lake Louise (4 days): Mountain scenery. Dawson City, Yukon (3 days): Gold Rush history, frontier town feel. Whitehorse (3 days): Yukon capital, midnight sun (summer), northern lights (fall). Yellowknife, NWT (4 days): Northern lights capital (winter) or midnight sun (summer). Dettah traditional settlement (1 day optional). This route requires serious planning and budget. Winter travel requires extreme cold preparation.

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FAQ

Most Western countries (USA, Australia, New Zealand, Western Europe) don't need visas for tourism stays up to 6 months - just valid passports. Some nationalities require eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) - roughly $7 online application valid 5 years. Citizens of many Asian, African, and other countries need traditional visitor visas, which take weeks. Check IRCC.gc.ca for your specific requirements.

Rocky Mountains (Banff, Lake Louise): June-September (snow-free and warm). Pacific Coast: May-September (dry season). Eastern Canada: May-June and September-October (foliage in fall is spectacular). Northern regions: June-August (continuous daylight, accessible roads). Winter travel: December-March (skiing good, but extreme cold in many regions). Summer is peak season everywhere with highest prices.

For major city visits (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal) public transit is adequate. For regional exploration and national parks, a car is distinctly necessary. Most travelers renting cars for national parks find them essential for accessing trails and scenic areas. VIA Rail trains exist but are slow and expensive. Greyhound bus service is minimal. Distances between towns are vast, making a car practical for most itineraries.

Canada is truly expensive. Budget travelers: $100-120 daily (hostels, cheap food). Mid-range: $200-300 daily (modest hotels, restaurants). Comfortable: $300-400+ daily. Major cities and mountain resort areas are pricier than rural regions. Alcohol is especially expensive - bars cost significantly more than comparable US establishments. Food prices are notably higher than the USA. Tipping at restaurants is expected (15-18%).

Yes, absolutely. National park accommodations and campsites fill months in advance for summer travel. Parking at popular attractions (Banff, Lake Louise) now requires advance reservations during peak season. Booking 3-4 months ahead is recommended for June-August travel. Less popular parks and off-season travel have more flexibility. Overflow accommodations in nearby towns provide alternatives when parks fill.

Speed limits are in kilometers per hour (100 km/h = 62 mph on highways). Winter tires are legally required in many provinces November-March. Seat belts are mandatory. Distances between gas stations can be large in remote areas - fill up regularly. Winter driving can be hazardous - chains may be required in mountain passes. Road conditions deteriorate in winter; check forecasts. Driving rules are similar to the USA but speeds are lower.

Bears (grizzly and black) exist in mountain parks - carry bear spray and store food properly. Moose, elk, and deer are common - maintain distance (25 meters minimum). Bison roam Yellowhead Highway areas. Never approach wildlife for photos. Making noise while hiking reduces bear encounters. Backcountry travel requires bear awareness. Park visitor centers provide wildlife information and safe viewing suggestions. Wildlife encounters are possible but relatively infrequent with proper precautions.

Winter travel (-20°C to -40°C) requires serious preparation: thermal layers, insulated jackets, warm boots, hats, gloves. Daylight is minimal (3-4 hours in December). Facilities close in many regions. Roads become hazardous. Hotels stay open in major cities and ski resorts but rural areas close down. Northern lights viewing is best September-March. Aurora forecasts help plan viewing. Winter offers fewer crowds and lower prices for experienced cold-weather travelers.

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    • May 2011: A Vacation in New Brunswick, Canada - Johnny Mangiante (article) (source)
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    • March 2010: A Vacation in Quebec, La Belle Province - Johnny Mangiante (article) (source)
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    • February 2009: A Peak Experience Back in Time - Pinantan, British Columbia, Canada - Jane Cassie (article) (source)
    • March 2009: Making Tracks to Whistler - British Columbia, Canada - Jane Cassie (article) (source)
    • June 2009: Reverse Tourism: Seeing home through the eyes of visitors - French River, Ontario - Julie Dupuis (article) (source)
    • November 2009: The Shrouded Cliffs of Sunshine - Banff, Canada - Martyn Bryant (article) (source)
    • December 2009: Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial Park, Northwestern British Columbia - Curtis Sagmeister (article) (source)
    • 2009: 56 posts from 10 travelers on BootsnAll Travel Blogs (source)
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    • August 2008: Canadian Tulip Festival (1 of 2) - Ottawa, Canada - Fred Perry (article) (source)
    • August 2008: Marvelous Miette - Miette Hot Springs, Alberta, Canada - Deb Smith (article) (source)
    • August 2008: Ottawa’s Fabulous Winterlude - Ottawa, Canada - Fred Perry (article) (source)
    • August 2008: The Icefields Parkway and the Num-Ti-Jah Lodge - Alberta Rockies … - Norm Goldman (article) (source)
    • November 2008: An Up Close and Personal View of Whistler - British Columbia, Canada - Jane Cassie (article) (source)
    • December 2008: Adventures in Snowboarding Solo - Alberta, Canada - Margaret Leak (article) (source)
    • 2008: 110 posts from 27 travelers on BootsnAll Travel Blogs (source)
    • 2008: 2,216 posts from 481 travelers in the USA & Canada Travel forum (source)

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    • 2004: 1,113 posts from 258 travelers in the USA & Canada Travel forum (source)

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    9 Insider dispatches, 2 articles, by Norman Goldman, Barbara Ballard, Fred Perry and Zelda Wilbert, plus 586 message-board posts from 139 travelers

    • January 2003: Montréal's Auberge du Vieux-Port - Montréal Travel Guide - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • January 2003: Montreal’s Auberge du Vieux-Port - Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Norman Goldman (article) (source)
    • February 2003: Victoria Festival of Wine, Music and Food - Victoria, BC Canada - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • March 2003: Photo Gallery - The Best Winterlude Ever (2 of 2) - Ottawa, Canada - Fred Perry (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • March 2003: The Best Winterlude Ever (1 of 2)- Ottawa, Canada Travel Guide - Fred Perry (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • May 2003: Summer 2003 in Ottawa - Ottawa, Canada Travel Guide - Fred Perry (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • July 2003: Victoria's Blackberry Festival - Victoria, BC Canada - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • August 2003: Rock and Roll to the Rescue - Toronto, Canada - Zelda Wilbert (article) (source)
    • August 2003: The Feast of Fields - Victoria, BC Canada - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • September 2003: Victoria's Coming Events - Victoria, BC Canada - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • October 2003: Victoria Wins Award - Victoria, BC Canada - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • 2003: 586 posts from 139 travelers in the USA & Canada Travel forum (source)

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    34 Insider dispatches, 3 articles, by Norman Goldman, Sue Echlin, Barbara Ballard and Fred Perry, plus 191 message-board posts from 78 travelers

    • January 2002: Eating Cheaply in Montreal - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • January 2002: Exploring Montréal's Foot and Bike Paths - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • January 2002: Saskatchewan & Manitoba, Canada - January 2002 - Sue Echlin (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • January 2002: The Prarie Provinces, Saskatchewan and Manitoba - Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Canada - Sue Echlin (article) (source)
    • January 2002: Victoria, BC Canada - January 2002 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • January 2002: Victoria, BC Canada - Letting Relaxation Rule - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • February 2002: Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing in Ontario - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • February 2002: Hiking in Montréal and Greater Québec - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • February 2002: Lachine, the Historic Village of Montréal - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • February 2002: Montréal 2001 - Book Review - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • February 2002: Montréal for Kids - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • February 2002: Montréal's Bagels - Are they the Best in the World? - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • February 2002: Montréal's Eighth Wonder of the World - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • February 2002: One of Toronto's Awesome Bands - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • February 2002: Secret Montréal - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • February 2002: The Ritz Carlton - Montréal's Historic Hotel - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • March 2002: Out of the Mist: Treasures of the Nuu-chah-nulth Chiefs - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - Barbara Ballard (article) (source)
    • March 2002: Victoria, BC Canada - March 2002 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • April 2002: Montréal's Oldest Farmhouse - Montréal, Quebec - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • April 2002: On a Crescent Moon - Victoria, BC Canada - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • May 2002: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria - Victoria, BC Canada - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • June 2002: Victoria, BC Canada Travel Guide - June 2002 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • June 2002: West Coast Playground - Vancouver, BC Canada - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • July 2002: Summer in Bastion Square Performance Details - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - Barbara Ballard (article) (source)
    • July 2002: Tips on Montréal's Famous Restaurants - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • July 2002: Willow Stream - Victoria, BC Canada - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • August 2002: The Abkhazi Gardens - Victoria, BC Canada - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • September 2002: Don't Leave Montréal Without Savouring a Smoked Meat Sandwich - Montréal Travel Guide - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • September 2002: Montréal's Nature Parks - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • October 2002: September/October 2002 - Victoria, BC Canada - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • November 2002: Airport Oasis - Fairmont Vancouver Airport - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • November 2002: Art and Elegance - Listel Vancouver Hotel - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • November 2002: Ottawa's Beloved Rideau Canal (1 of 2) - Ottawa, Canada Travel Guide - Fred Perry (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • November 2002: Photo Gallery - Ottawa's Beloved Canal (2 of 2) - Ottawa, Canada - Fred Perry (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • November 2002: The Midas Touch - Sheraton Suites Le Soleil Hotel and Oritalia Restaurant - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • November 2002: Victoria Art Gallery News - Victoria, BC Canada - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • December 2002: Victoria's Christmas Festival - Victoria, BC Canada - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • 2002: 191 posts from 78 travelers in the USA & Canada Travel forum (source)

  28. · Contributors

    39 Insider dispatches, 1 story, 1 article, by Gerald Schwartz, Barbara Ballard, Norman Goldman and 4 others, plus 163 message-board posts from 54 travelers

    • January 2001: Toronto, Ontario - December 2000/January 2001 - Gerald Schwartz (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • January 2001: Victoria, BC Canada - January 2001 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • February 2001: BootsnAll.com - Victoria, BC Canada - February 2001 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • February 2001: Toronto, Ontario - February 2001 - Gerald Schwartz (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • March 2001: Montréal's Spectacular Mountain - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • March 2001: Toronto, Ontario - March 2001 - Gerald Schwartz (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • March 2001: Victoria, BC Canada - March 2001 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • April 2001: A Summer Walk into Montreal's Early Years under French Rule - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • April 2001: Toronto, Ontario - April-May 2001 - Gerald Schwartz (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • April 2001: Victoria, BC Canada - April 2001 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • May 2001: Montréal, the Americans and Benjamin Franklin - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • May 2001: Victoria, BC Canada - May 2001 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • June 2001: June 2001 - Ottawa, Canada - Megan McLeod (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • June 2001: Toronto, Ontario - June 2001 - Gerald Schwartz (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • June 2001: Victoria, BC Canada - June 2001 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • July 2001: Tall Ships Challenge 2001 (1 of 2) - Kingston, Lake Ontario, Canada - Fred Perry (story) (source)
    • July 2001: The Prairie Provinces, Canada - July 2001 - Sue Echlin (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • July 2001: Toronto, Ontario - July/August 2001 - Gerald Schwartz (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • July 2001: Victoria, BC Canada - July 2001 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • August 2001: Untitled dispatch (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • August 2001: August 2001 - Ottawa, Canada - Fred Perry (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • August 2001: If You've Made the Trip to Ontario, You've Got to See the Niagara Region - Neilia Sherman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • August 2001: Maison George Étienne Cartier - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • August 2001: Maison Papineau: Louis-Joseph Papineau - Norman Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • August 2001: Victoria, BC Canada - August 2001 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • September 2001: Cobourg: A Beautiful Getaway - Neilia Sherman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • September 2001: Photo Gallery - September 2001 - Ottawa, Canada - Fred Perry (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • September 2001: Saskatchewan & Manitoba, Canada - September 2001 - Sue Echlin (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • September 2001: Saskatchewan & Manitoba, Canada - Prayers for the Global Tribe - Sue Echlin (article) (source)
    • September 2001: September 2001 - Ottawa, Canada - Fred Perry (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • September 2001: Toronto, Ontario - September/October 2001 - Gerald Schwartz (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • September 2001: Victoria, BC Canada - September 2001 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • October 2001: Bedding Down in the North Olympic National Park - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • October 2001: Saskatchewan & Manitoba, Canada - October 2001 - Sue Echlin (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • October 2001: Saskatchewan & Manitoba, Canada - Saskatoon - Sue Echlin (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • October 2001: Victoria, BC Canada - October 2001 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • November 2001: Toronto, Ontario - November/December 2001 - Gerald Schwartz (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • November 2001: Victoria, BC Canada - November 2001 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • December 2001: December 2001 - Ottawa, Canada - Megan McLeod (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • December 2001: Port Townsend, Washington: A Visual Delight - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • December 2001: Victoria, BC Canada - December 2001 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • 2001: 163 posts from 54 travelers in the USA & Canada Travel forum (source)

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    36 Insider dispatches, 8 articles, by ed Hawco, Glen Farrelly, Barbara Ballard and 8 others, plus 107 message-board posts from 2 travelers

    • January 2000: Montreal, Canada - January 2000 - ed Hawco (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • January 2000: Ontario, Canada - January 2000 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • January 2000: Victoria, BC Canada - January 2000 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • February 2000: Montreal, Canada - February 2000 - ed Hawco (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • February 2000: Ontario, Canada - February 2000 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • February 2000: Victoria, BC Canada - February 2000 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • March 2000: Bow Valley, Alberta - March 2000 - Wendy Rockafellow (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • March 2000: Montreal, Canada - March 2000 - ed Hawco (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • March 2000: Ontario, Canada - March 2000 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • March 2000: Victoria, BC Canada - March 2000 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • April 2000: Robson Valley, British Columbia - April 2000 - Susan Cousineau (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • April 2000: Victoria, BC Canada - April 2000 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • May 2000: Bow Valley, Alberta - May 2000 - Wendy Rockafellow (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • May 2000: Ontario, Canada - May 2000 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • May 2000: Robson Valley, British Columbia - May 2000 - Susan Cousineau (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • May 2000: Toronto, Ontario - May 2000 - Gerald Schwartz (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • May 2000: Victoria, BC Canada - May 2000 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • June 2000: Fall Hiking - Ontario, Canada - Tim Kingshott (article) (source)
    • June 2000: Ontario Info - Ontario, Canada - Tim Kingshott (article) (source)
    • June 2000: Ontario North Shore - Ontario, Canada - Tim Kingshott (article) (source)
    • June 2000: Ontario, Canada - June 2000 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • June 2000: Toronto, Ontario - June 2000 - Gerald Schwartz (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • June 2000: Victoria, BC Canada - June 2000 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • July 2000: Ontario, Canada - July 2000 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • July 2000: Toronto, Ontario - July 2000 - Gerald Schwartz (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • July 2000: Victoria, BC Canada - July 2000 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • August 2000: Ontario, Canada - August 2000 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • August 2000: Toronto, Ontario - August 2000 - Gerald Schwartz (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • August 2000: Toronto, Ontario Travel Guide - Tourist Attractions - Gerald Schwartz (article) (source)
    • August 2000: Vancouver, Canada - August 2000 - Helen Ho (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • August 2000: Victoria, BC Canada - August 2000 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • September 2000: Sandbanks Provincial Park - Sandbanks, Ontario - Norman Goldman (article) (source)
    • September 2000: Sandbanks, Ontario - Norman P. Goldman (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • September 2000: Toronto, Ontario - September 2000 - Gerald Schwartz (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • September 2000: Toronto, Ontario Travel Guide - Accommodation - Gerald Schwartz (article) (source)
    • September 2000: Toronto, Ontario Travel Guide - Great Walks - Gerald Schwartz (article) (source)
    • September 2000: Toronto, Ontario Travel Guide - Map of Downtown - Gerald Schwartz (article) (source)
    • September 2000: Victoria, BC Canada - September 2000 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • October 2000: Toronto, Ontario - October 2000 - Gerald Schwartz (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • October 2000: Victoria, BC Canada - October 2000 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • November 2000: November 2000 - Ottawa, Canada - Megan McLeod (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • November 2000: Toronto, Ontario - November 2000 - Gerald Schwartz (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • November 2000: Victoria, BC Canada - November 2000 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch) (source)
    • December 2000: Victoria, BC Canada - December 2000 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • 2000: 107 posts from 2 travelers in the USA & Canada Travel forum (source)

  30. · Contributors

    24 Insider dispatches, by Glen Farrelly, by Megan McLeod, Ian Ascough and 5 others, plus 29 message-board posts from 1 traveler

    • April 1999: Ontario, Canada - April 1999 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • April 1999: Ottawa, Canada - April 1999 - by Megan McLeod (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • April 1999: Vancouver, Canada - April 1999 - Ian Ascough (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • May 1999: Ontario, Canada - May 1999 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • May 1999: Ottawa, Canada - May 1999 - Megan McLeod (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • June 1999: Ontario, Canada - June 1999 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • June 1999: Ottawa, Canada - June 1999 - Megan McLeod (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • July 1999: Ontario, Canada - July 1999 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • July 1999: Ottawa, Canada - July 1999 - Megan McLeod (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • August 1999: Ontario, Canada - August 1999 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • August 1999: Vancouver, Canada - August 1999 - Travis Koch (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • August 1999: Victoria, British Columbia - Canada - August 1999 - Sean Keener (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • September 1999: Montreal, Canada - September 1999 - ed Hawco (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • September 1999: Ontario, Canada - September 1999 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • September 1999: Vancouver, Canada - September 1999 - Travis Koch (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • October 1999: Montreal, Canada - October 1999 - ed Hawco (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • October 1999: Ontario, Canada - October 1999 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • October 1999: Vancouver, Canada - October 1999 - Travis Koch (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • November 1999: Montreal, Canada - November 1999 - ed Hawco (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • November 1999: Ontario, Canada - November 1999 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • December 1999: Montreal, Canada - December 1999 - ed Hawco (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • December 1999: Ontario, Canada - December 1999 - Glen Farrelly (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • December 1999: Vancouver, Canada - December 1999 - Travis Koch (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • December 1999: Victoria, BC Canada - December 1999 - Barbara Ballard (Insider dispatch, archived copy) (source)
    • 1999: 29 posts from 1 traveler in the USA & Canada Travel forum (source)

  31. · Contributors

    Chris Heidrich, BootsnAll co-founder, has contributed to this guide since 1999, including dispatches from BootsnAll and AirTreks travelers