🇨🇦 The Ultimate Canada Travel Guide for 2025–2026
Everything you need to know about traveling to Canada from Europe, South America, Africa, and beyond — major destinations, currency, transport, safety, and how to prepare for the 2026 World Cup!
🌐 Getting to Canada from Around the World
🇪🇺From Europe
- Direct flights from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Rome to Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver
- Visa-exempt for most EU countries – just an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) online
🇧🇷From South America
- Direct flights from São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Bogotá to Toronto and Montreal
- Visa or eTA may be required depending on your nationality
🌍From Africa
- Flights from Casablanca, Cairo, Johannesburg via Europe or the Middle East
- Visa required for most African countries — apply at the Canadian Embassy
🏙️ Top Canadian Destinations to Visit
Toronto 🇨🇦
- CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, multicultural food scene
- Closest major airport: Pearson International (YYZ)
Montreal 🇨🇦
- Old Port, Mount Royal, French-English culture mix
- Closest airport: Trudeau International (YUL)
Vancouver 🇨🇦
- Mountains meet ocean, Stanley Park, ski in Whistler
- Airport: Vancouver International (YVR)
Quebec City 🇨🇦
- UNESCO World Heritage Site, cobbled streets, Château Frontenac
💸 Currency and Budget Tips
- Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- 1 USD ≈ 1.35 CAD | 1 EUR ≈ 1.45 CAD
- Use credit cards widely – Visa & MasterCard accepted almost everywhere
- ATMs available, but check international withdrawal fees
🚍 Getting Around in Canada
- Air Canada & WestJet: Domestic flights between cities
- Via Rail: Scenic train routes from east to west
- Bus: Megabus & Greyhound operate in major areas
- Renting a car is easy – just bring your international license
⚽ World Cup 2026 Is Coming!
Canada will be a host country for the FIFA World Cup in 2026 alongside the USA and Mexico!
- Canadian Host Cities: Toronto and Vancouver
- Tickets will be sold via FIFA.com – create an account in advance
- Expect high tourism demand – book hotels early for June–July 2026
- Plan to travel between matches using Air Canada, trains, or buses
🛡️ Travel Tips & Safety
- Canada is one of the safest countries in the world
- Emergency Number: 911
- Free healthcare for emergencies – travel insurance still recommended
- Winter can be harsh – pack warm layers, especially from November to March