Canada

Top 5 des lieux

1. Niagara Falls (Horseshoe Falls) · Niagara Falls, Ontario

   Huge waterfall with boat trips and walkways behind the falls.

2. Banff National Park and Lake Louise · Banff, Alberta

   Rocky Mountain lakes, hiking and wildlife; book parking or shuttles in summer.

3. Old Quebec · Quebec City

   Walled French-speaking old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

4. Stanley Park · Vancouver

   Large forested park with a seawall path around it, next to downtown.

5. CN Tower and waterfront · Toronto

   Landmark tower with views over Lake Ontario and the city.

Se déplacer

• Transports en commun

  TTC with PRESTO or tap card

  Toronto subway, streetcars and buses. Tap a contactless credit or debit card or PRESTO card. UP Express runs from Pearson Airport to Union Station in about 25 minutes.

• Transports en commun

  TransLink (Compass / tap)

  Vancouver SkyTrain, buses and SeaBus. Tap a contactless card or Compass card in and out. Trips starting at the airport pay an extra AddFare.

• Transports en commun

  STM / OPUS

  Montreal metro and buses; buy passes in the Chrono app or at stations (varies).

• Appli de VTC

  Uber / Lyft

  Both work in major cities, including Toronto, Vancouver (since 2020), Montreal (Uber), Ottawa and Calgary. Coverage in small towns and national parks is limited.

• Taxi

  Taxis

  Metered in cities. Vancouver airport taxis use fixed zone fares into the city.

• Trains

  VIA Rail

  Intercity trains, most useful in the Quebec City - Montreal - Ottawa - Toronto corridor. Long-distance scenic routes are slow and pricey.

• Location de voiture

  Car rental

  Usually needed for national parks and rural areas. Check winter tyre rules and prepare for long distances.

• Vélos en libre-service

  Bike Share Toronto / Mobi / BIXI

  Docked bike share in Toronto, Vancouver (Mobi) and Montreal (BIXI, mainly April to November).

Argent et espèces

Devise: CAD · Canadian dollar

Cards and tap to pay are accepted almost everywhere, including transit in Toronto and Vancouver. Shelf and menu prices usually exclude sales tax (GST/HST and provincial tax), which is added at the till. US dollars are accepted in some border and tourist areas but at a poor posted rate; pay in CAD.

Vérifier un taux de change vers CAD

Pourboires

Tipping in Canada is similar to the US but a little less intense. In sit-down restaurants about 15-20% of the pre-tax bill is normal. Card machines suggest tips almost everywhere; at counters tipping is optional.

Phrases utiles

• Could we have the bill, please? Asking for the bill (Canadians use 'bill' or 'cheque').
• L'addition, s'il vous plaît. The bill, please (French, in Quebec).
• Is the tip included? Asking if gratuity is already on the bill.

Savoir-vivre

• In Quebec, greet with 'Bonjour' first; trying some French is appreciated.
• Queue and wait your turn; politeness and saying sorry are common.
• The drinking age is 19 in most provinces and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. Drinking in public is mostly illegal.
• Cannabis is legal for adults, but rules on where you can use it vary by province, and taking it across the border is illegal.
• Keep a distance from wildlife and never feed animals in national parks.
• Tipping at restaurants is expected; leaving nothing reads as a complaint.

Arnaques et comment y faire face

• Extra tourism fees on bills

  Où: Niagara Falls and some other tourist areas

  Comment ça marche: Restaurants and hotels add 'tourism improvement' or similar fees on top of listed prices.

  Comment l’éviter: Read the menu and bill; ask before ordering if fees are added.

• Poor rate for US dollars

  Où: Border towns, Niagara Falls shops

  Comment ça marche: Merchants accept US cash at a posted rate below the bank rate.

  Comment l’éviter: Pay by card in CAD or withdraw CAD from a bank ATM.

• Car break-ins

  Où: Vancouver, trailheads and parking lots

  Comment ça marche: Thieves break into rental cars to take luggage and bags left visible.

  Comment l’éviter: Leave nothing in sight, keep luggage out of view and take valuables with you.

• Fake rental listings

  Où: Online, for short-term rentals

  Comment ça marche: Listings for apartments that do not exist ask for deposits by wire or e-transfer.

  Comment l’éviter: Book through established platforms and never pay outside them.

• Government or police impersonation calls

  Où: Phone, text and email

  Comment ça marche: Callers claim to be the CRA, police or immigration and demand payment in gift cards or crypto.

  Comment l’éviter: Hang up. Real agencies never ask for gift cards or crypto. Report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

• Dynamic currency conversion

  Où: Shops, restaurants, ATMs

  Comment ça marche: Terminals offer to charge you in your home currency at a worse rate.

  Comment l’éviter: Always choose to pay in CAD.

Sécurité

• Canada has low crime; take normal care against petty theft and do not leave bags unattended.
• Car break-ins are common in some cities and at trailheads; keep luggage out of sight.
• In Vancouver, the Downtown Eastside (around East Hastings) has visible drug use and is best avoided at night.
• Bears and other wildlife: store food properly, carry bear spray on hikes in bear country, and follow park advice.
• Winter driving and wildfires (summer, western Canada) can close roads; check conditions before travel.

Pratique de l’anglais

English is used everywhere outside Quebec. In Quebec, French is the main language; English is widely understood in Montreal and tourist areas but less so in rural Quebec. Signs in Quebec are in French.

Sources

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Canada, safety and security
• Wikivoyage: Canada
• Wikivoyage: Toronto
• Wikivoyage: Vancouver
• Wikivoyage: Niagara Falls (Ontario)
• Wikipedia: List of tipping customs by country
• Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: Scams and fraud

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