I want to go to Canada and need some information?

Question

I am planning to go with friend on March 9 - 13. I wanted to know what are the best cities to visit? Hotels? And how is the weather? I want to know what we can do? I need some information. Thank you

Okay we really want to go somewhere where it is cold and has snow. We are from America but thankfully I we are mexicans so I can just say we are from there. But we want to have a great time sking, shopping, going out at nights. I really don't know which specific city. I don't know alot about Canada. Sorry. But I was thinking Alberta because of the skiing but it seems that thats all it has.

I know Canada is big but all we have is 4-9 days. I wish I could stay longer. Canada seems really interesting. Oh and we are from Houston, TX

Answer 1

Nice cities to visit, with lots to see, are Victoria, Vancouver, Banff/Jasper, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, St John's, St John, Moncton, Charlottetown, and that only covers a range of about 4,000 miles. This would be much easier answered if we knew where you were coming from. Our recommendations would be a little different if you were driving up from, say, New York, in the east, or Washington in the west, or perhaps North Dakota. You are aware Canada is a rather large area I hope.

Answer 2

For various reasons, Toronto and Montreal are by far the best, greatest and most interesting Canadian cities for world tourists to visit, followed by Vancouver, Quebec City and Ottawa.

Well - do you have 5 days as you first write, or 4-9 days as you later write????????????

If only 4 or 5 days and you want cold and snow do EITHER Toronto-Niagara OR Montreal-Laurentians (or Montreal and Quebec City or Ottawa-Laurentians-Montreal).

If 9 days you can do Niagara-Toronto-Ottawa-Laurentians Montreal.

In early and mid-March, the further east you go from Toronto the more likely it is to be colder and snowier.

Whatever you choose, build flexibility into your plans because a severe winter storm can make it impossible to travel for a day or two.

By the way, while you are in Canada you might as well become millionaires by teaching and licensing the natives here to make decent salsa. I'm completely serious!

Answer 3

Good question! I spent six months up in Canada last year. I stayed in an area near Sudbury, Ontario. Good skiing about that time of year. Lots of snow..lol. And also sleigh rides, winter fests, etc. Check with the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce on the web. It is basically a mining area but has beautiful scenery all around. Lots of frozen lakes for snowmobiling and ice fishing. Have a good time in Canada where ever you go. I am going back this month! P.S. knew quite a few folks up there from Mexico. They seem to really enjoy that area.

Answer 4

Well, I dont know why people are telling you to go to Toronto... there is no real snow there or in fact in most of Southern Ontario also it is mostly flat, farmland with no real beautiful forests or lakes....

I would suggest Northern Ontario around Sudbury or Sault Ste Marie.. that way if you are driving you can come across the border at the Sault and not have to waste time driving far to your destination, since you only have a few days. Northern Ontario has way more beautiful mountainous, rocky scenery, thousands more lakes, several more feet of snow on average and much colder temps. One thing to keep in mind, if you are driving make sure you have proper snow tires, have winterized your car and have a block heater so you can plug your vehicle in at night so it will start in the morning.

Sault Ste Marie has Searchmont Resort as a great ski and snowboard destination, http://www.searchmont.com/

Stokely Creek Lodge (cross country ski resort) http://www.stokelycreek.com/
The city also hosts a large snowmobile trail system that criss-crosses the province of Ontario. It also has good shopping (Station Mall) a great Casino and lots of things to see and do....
Go here for info about all the attractions in the Sault, accomodations etc.. http://www.sault-canada.com/tourism/play/attractions.asp?tNav=t2&sNav=s1&flash=true


Local Attractions:
* Searchmont Ski Resort
* Hiawatha Park (cross-country skiing and mountain-biking trails)
* Art Gallery of Algoma
* Lock Tour Cruises
* Agawa Canyon Tour Train
* Casino Sault Ste. Marie
* Parks Canada National Heritage
* Greyhound Hockey Team (OHL Junior Hockey)
* Lake Superior Provincial Park
* Rotary Summer Fest
* Sault Ste. Marie Museum
* Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
* Black Fly Jam Folk Music Series
* Crimson Ridge Golf Club
* Hiawatha Highlands ski trails
* Buttermilk and Heydon Ski Resorts
* St. Mary's River Boardwalk


Sudbury is also a nice place to visit and is not far from the Sault... and doesnt have as much skiing.
http://www.mysudbury.ca/tourism/

Answer 5

you really need to do some research. There are so many great places in Canada to see and different attractions in every province....It depends on what you want to spend your time doing. Try searching for specific activities or interests and type Canada using any search engine and you should be able to narrow down your search. Then, re-post a more region specific question - you will get much more helpful answers!! good luck!

Answer 6

If you want to go somewhere where there is snow but there is still nice weather, try
Banff, Alberta
Quebec City, Quebec
Whistler, British Columbia
Montreal Quebec
They all have nice ski resorts and stuff, and they all have shopping and nightlife as well. The best for the later two is probably Montreal.

Answer 7

Well first off, lemme start off my saying I am Canadian and Canada is the largest North American nation...it's massive =)


Cities that are must sees in Canada are Ottawa (our capital), Toronto (our largest city), Vancouver, Montreal, and Niagara Falls .....pretty much any of the cities that Americans have heard of (if you are not American, I am so sorry).

As for weather it depends. If you are on the west coast, it is nice and warm but very wet. In the prairies, it is still very cold, in Ontario/Quebec, it is still cold but not as cold as the prairies and is usually wetter than snowier.

As for what to do: each city offer their own entertainment. The hotels you stay at will have borchures about the city they are in and what there is to do. But when you are in Niagara Falls, visit Clifton Hill, and check out the haunted houses and wax houses!!

As for hotels, doesn't really matter. We usually stay in Holiday Inns everywhere but Toronto. In TO we stay at the Delta Chelsea.

If you are heading into big cities, and are American, it would be wise to refrain from telling anyone unless they ask you specifically. I'm sad to say that, like most of the world, Canadians can be quite hostile towards Americans. I am guilty of this sometimes too.

If you have another other questions, email me [e-mail]

Answer 8

Either Montreal or Toronto....The weather will most likely be cold around the 10 C mark and yeah so a jacket will be necessary. Um...in Toronto you could go on a day of shopping, go to the CN tower or even the sky dome if they have something going on at that time. Montreal I don't really know what things you could do there

Answer 9

Canada is a HUGE country. You can't possibly see it all in 4 days. What area in Canada are you visiting? If you let us know, then somebody may be able to answer your question.

I recommend that you visit Victoria. But if you are going to Toronto, that's some pretty useless advice.

Answer 10

Vancouver or Montreal.

Vancouver is rainy but at times... it's not. The Vancouver Hotel is really nice. A good place, downtown, too so your right in the action, and it's close to the Art Museum and not far form Stanley Park
Montreal is pretty awesome too.