Compare Canada holidays

The most exciting family holidays in Canada include stays at the country’s picture-perfect ski resorts and rail tours through the Rocky Mountains. Children love exploring Canada’s rugged countryside, where they can spot moose, elk and bears.

Look for cheap Canada city break deals to Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec and Toronto, where hotels, restaurants, shops and bars are in no short supply.

World-class art, museums and architecture are also in abundance in these culturally diverse and exciting cities, some of which can be included as part of multi-stop package holidays to Canada.

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Head to the lesser-known parts of the country, where not only will you find significantly lower room rates but another dimension to this vast landscape.

In the Yukon in the northwest, for example, you can try your hand at ice climbing, dog sledding and lake kayaking, whereas in Nova Scotia, in the east, you can explore the historic port area on a city break in Halifax, feasting on scrumptious super-fresh seafood.

Go in summer for the warmest weather, although be aware that prices will be on the higher side. If you can be flexible on when you travel, compare the cost of holidays to Canada during July and August with those during the shoulder-season months of May, September and October, when bargain holidays are easier to find.

In autumn, you’ll be treated to fairly temperate weather and views of the amazingly colourful fall foliage for which Canada is renowned.

December to March is peak ski season, when resorts such as Banff and Whistler are at their busiest. Search for ski breaks during November or April, at either end of the season, to get cheap all-inclusive Canada deals in the mountains.

June and July are busy months in Canada’s annual events calendar, playing host to not only the Calgary Stampede, but the Montreal Jazz Festival and the Celebration of Light (three consecutive fireworks’ bonanzas that light up the skies of English Bay in Vancouver).

Visit during the winter ski season and you can attend one of the many winter festivals, such as the Quebec Winter Carnival, an event featuring ice palaces, snow sculptures and parades.

• Currency: Canadian Dollar ($)
  
  
• Capital city: Ottawa
  
  
• Language: English and French
  
  
• Time difference: Canada spans six time zones. Toronto is five hours behind London, while Vancouver is eight hours behind London
  
  
• Average flight time: Nine hours
  
  
• International phone code: +1
  
  
• Emergency services number: 911
  
  
• Public holidays: New Year’s Day (January 1), Good Friday (Friday before Easter Sunday), Canada Day (July 1), Labour Day (September 5), Thanksgiving (October 10), Remembrance Day (November 11), Christmas Day (December 25)
  
  
• Link to FCO travel advice: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/canada