Canada

Canada

Canada Travel Tips

G-Free Travel Rating

8/10

Major Airport

Depends on the province you are traveling to

Official Language

English & French

Currency:

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Power Outlets:

Types A & B

Eating Gluten Free in Canada

Canada is a vast country with few metropolitan areas. There will be a significant variability of gluten free options with dining. The most important component of traveling safely is research. Canada has its own special cuisine, but there did seem to be a reasonable understanding of exactly what gluten free entails. A common language certainly helps but you need to make sure of a common understanding of the pitfalls with gluten free living. A lot of time is spent doing research online prior to any visit to help facilitate access to quality dining options, because coastal provinces will offer different plates compared to landlocked provinces.

Best Time to Visit Canada

As you can see on a map, Canada is a vast country where climates can vary wildly depending on which part you are traveling to.

June through August are the ideal months for hiking, biking, kayaking. The bulk of the country’s art and cultural festivals take place in these months. Lastly, it is a great time to see the beluga whales that migrate through the Hudson Bay and Churchill River estuary.
- It will come with more tourists and higher price tags.
Looking for the Northern Lights then the best time is November to March.
If going to see the Polar Bears in Churchill, then the best time is mid-October through mid-November while they wait for the ice to come.
Winter sports are big in Canada. Many ski resorts are open from December to late March or early April depending on weather.

Entry Requirements

Passport: Valid at time of entry with at least one blank page.
VISA: Not required for stays under 180 days.
Vaccinations: None.

Interesting facts about Canada

- The winters are known for being cold, but the Yukon Territory is the clear winner for the coldest temp recorded in Canada. In March 1947, Snag recorded a temperature of -81.4^oF (-63^oC). Interestingly, that is the average surface temperature on Mars…yes, the planet!
- Canada is so large that some of its National Parks are larger than other countries. Aligning with this; it has the most coastline of any other country. And is home to the longest road. With all that being said it is only the 2nd largest country…Russia is the largest.
- While he permanently resides in the North Pole, Santa is an official Canadian citizen with his postal code being – H0H 0H0.
- Surprisingly, Canada is the inventor of the sport basketball. Unfortunately, it is not nearly as loved as hockey. They only have 1 NBA team compared to 7 NHL teams.
- If you have a sweet tooth then this is the destination for you. Canada produces 85% of the WORLD’s maple syrup. Plus, they make many different pastries and other sweets out of the their maple syrup. But, if you’re looking for something more dense then you’ll have to try a Hawaiian Pizza from its original home in Chatham, Canada.