Canada – Let’s explore here
Canada is the second largest country in the world (after Russia), and has the world’s longest coastline, at 125,000 miles (202,000 km). The border with the USA is the longest in the world, at 5,525 miles (8,891 km) long. Its population however, is only 40 million (2023), making it one of the least densely populated countries in the world. The capital, Ottawa, is home to around one million people.
Canada is also home to the world’s northernmost settlement – on the northern tip of Ellesmere Island – 508 miles (817 km) from the North Pole.
Much of Canada is forest, with vast ice sheets in the north. Canada has over two million lakes, including the Great Lakes region. The Rocky Mountains stretch 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from the northernmost part of western Canada, to the south western United States. The highest point in Canada is Mount Logan, at 19,551 ft (5,959 m) above sea level.
Current travels
On our next tour through Canada, we plan to travel from east to west, starting off in Newfoundland. No doubt the route will vary as we travel through this expansive and beautiful country 🙂
We’d love to travel to some of the more northern states, however we’ll have to plan carefully for this, due to the extreme weather conditions that can quickly develop.
This is our planned route that we’ll take on our travels:
St John’s – Elliston – Gros Morne National Park – Port aux Basques – Cabot Trail – Halifax – Charlottetown – Fundy National Park – Québec – Montreal – Ottawa – Toronto – Niagara Falls – Sault Sainte Marie – Thunder Bay – Whiteshell Provincial Park – Winnipeg – Riding Mountain – Saskatoon – Drumheller – Calgary – Banff – Jasper – Kelowna – Vancouver – Vancouver Island
What currency do they use in Canada?
In Canada they use the Canadian dollar. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is widely accepted . Traveller’s cheques are accepted in cities and tourist areas. There are ATMs throughout Canada, although not all accept foreign issued cards.
You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.
What language do they speak in Canada?
They speak English and French in Canada.
What time zone is Canada in?
Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.
Do I need a visa to visit Canada?
We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!
What’s it like to drive in Canada?
We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂
Is wild camping legal in Canada?
Yes, wild camping is fine in Canada.
If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know!
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