Travel to Canada

For a summer tour, plan to visit Canada between mid-May and mid-October. The high season is definitely between mid-July and mid-August. It is your best bet if you are planning a Canadian rockies road trip. If you want to experience the beautiful colours of Indian summer, you have to travel between mid-September and mid-October.

For a winter Canada tour, it is best to travel between Christmas and mid-March. The holidays are very busy as well as the last 2 weeks of February, due to school holidays.

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There are 4 things to know before crossing Canadian borders during your Canada tours:

1- All international travelers entering Canada must have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

2- European citizens do not need a scanner and / or biometric passport to enter Canada.

3- European citizens do not need a VISA either, unless you intend to spend more than 90 days in Canada.

4- Your passport must be valid for at least one day longer than your intended stay in Canada.
 

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Get inspired by our road trip itineraries in Canada to plan your vacation.

Build your 100% tailor-made itienrary online with the help of our Canada tours packages planner.

Authentik USA also suggest self-drive holidays in the U.S.

Canada is a broad country and the weather varies a lot from one destination to another. It is therefore important to pay particular attention to the clothes you put in your suitcase to properly plan your Canada tours.

Read our section "How to dress in Canada?" to be well-prepared!

Mosquitoes can be highly unpleasant and it can even affect your Canadian vacation if you are ill-prepared.

If you are planning a Quebec road trip during summer months, particularily in June, they will definitely be there. 

Mosquitoes are more present at sunrise and at sunset, near the water. Around these moments and areas, as well as while you are practicing activities in the forest, wear long and light colored clothes and do not wear perfume. Make sure your feet and ankles are covered.

Last but not least, purchase DEET-based mosquito repellent, it will be your most effective ally for your Canada tours!

To facilitate your search for the best price, use our online price comparison tool for your car rental in Canada.

You will find the same tool comes in handy for RV rental as well.

In both cases, you can benefit from a best price guarantee.

Winter is a unique season to discover Canada's great outdoors.

Whether it's for a snowmobile adventure trip or a multi-activity cabin stay, winter has a lot to offer for those in search of a change of scenery or those who simpy want to discover Canada from a new perspective.

Check out our complete Canada travel FAQ section to help you plan your Canada tour holidays.