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American citizens travelling to Canada

Citizens of United States that are travelling to Canada can travel without a visa.

What to expect in Canada

⚡ Above average wifi
❄️ cold weather
🤝 friendly locals
low tax
💰 expensive cost of living
hiking
👯‍♂️ good for parties

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Canada from United States usually are around 161.00 USD. WestJet is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Air Canada, and KLM

. Popular domestic airlines are

West Jet, WestJet, and KLM

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

Yes, you should carry cash on you. Foreigners usually deal in cash.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Wind, Wind Mobile, and Fido

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

Yes, you can generally drink tap water. This may not apply in smaller towns and rural areas. Double-check when you arrive.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Uber.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is CAD.

1 USD = 1.336250 CAD

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $8.92 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa is not required for citizens of Canada. Tourists are able to visit without a visa for a certain amount of time.

Notes and Passport Validity

Ensure that your passport is valid for 6 months past your travel date.

Anyone with a criminal record (including misdemeanors or alcohol-related driving offenses in the US) may not be able to enter Canada without first obtaining an approval for rehabilitation or a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP).:Passport Card, NEXUS card, or Enhanced Drivers License valid for Land and Sea Travel:

Apply for a Visa

You can apply for a visa for Canada via iVisa.

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

On 18 March 2020 foreign nationals from all countries were barred from entering Canada. There are a small number of designated exceptional circumstances, including air crew, transit passengers, Canadian permanent residents, diplomats or immediate family members of Canadian citizens. Direct Air Canada flights between Canada and Australia will be progressively suspended starting from 26 March 2020. Please see the Air Canada website for travel information between Canada and Australia. in Canada who are trying to return to Australia with an itinerary that requires transiting through the United States may still be able to do so. However, this situation may change at short notice as the US and Canadian Governments introduce new COVID-19 border control measures. You must contact the US Pre-clearance Office at the Canadian airport you are departing from, in advance, to confirm that you will be permitted to board your flight in Canada, and transit through the United States. You can find the number of the US Pre-clearance Offices located at Canadian airports. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Canada.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Canada. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (4.97 / 5)
Safety (3.35 / 5)
Cost of Living (3.48 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$81.50 USD / night

Average Dinners

$8.92 USD

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Popular Cities in Canada

Abbotsford

Banff

Barrie

Brampton

Calgary

Chatham

Edmonton

Fort McMurray

Fredericton

Grande Prairie

Guelph

Halifax

Kelowna

Kitchener

Lethbridge

Moncton

Montreal

Nanaimo

Oshawa

Ottawa

Quebec City

Regina

Saskatoon

St. Catharines

Surrey

Toronto

Vancouver

Victoria

Waterloo

Whistler

Windsor

Winnipeg

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