![]() The earlier you buy a ticket online, the cheaper your fare, but if you wait too long prices can be as high as $250, and it could cost the same to fly.Ī very recent (and welcome) addition to Canadian transportation is a host of shiny new airlines like Swoop, Flair, and Lynx. On long journeys, buses make meal stops every few hours, usually at highway service stations.īus travel is slower and cheaper than other means of transport. ![]() Amenities may include onboard toilets, air-conditioning (bring a sweater), reclining seats, free wi-fi and onboard movies. The other province-to-province routes are bussed by regional companies.īuses are generally clean, comfortable and reliable. Although Greyhound Canada has cut service dramatically (the only routes in Canada are now to the States), Megabus still offers many routes in Ontario and Quebec. You can travel between most major cities by shuttle bus. There are also privately run regional train companies offering additional rail-touring opportunities, like the famed Rocky Mountaineer. ![]() If you want to take a train ride that doubles as a sightseeing tour, VIA Rail has several classic trains – Canadian (Toronto to Vancouver) Hudson Bay ( Winnipeg to the polar-bear hangout Churchill) Ocean (Montréal to Halifax): and Jasper to Prince Rupert. Buying tickets in advance (even just five days before) can yield significant savings. June to mid-October is peak season, when prices are about 40% higher. Taking the train is more expensive than the bus and often comparable to flying, but most people find it a fun, comfortable way to travel. ![]() In British Columbia, that period is six months. In most provinces, visitors can legally drive for up to three months with their home driver's license. There are long stretches on the drive that are just prairie land, and although not without its interesting points, driving over 12 hours in them can be a wasted day if you’re only here for a few weeks. Tip for traveling coast to coast: If you're short on time, a combination of car rentals and inter-province flights will probably be your best option for traveling across Canada. Having a car makes it super easy to jump from town to town, visit national parks, and stop at interesting places, which you just can’t do on any other form of transport.Įven major cities like Toronto and Montreal were built to navigate by car, although they have ample public transportation (and horrible traffic) now. Soak up some of Canada's best scenery on a road trip © iStockphoto / Getty Images Driving is one of the best ways to see the countryĬanada is packed with amazing road-trip opportunities and driving is one of the best ways to get around such a vast country – trains and flights can be expensive and can't get you to the more remote spots.Įxempting the northern territories, all of Canada is connected by the Trans-Canada Highway and you could easily drive from Vancouver, British Columbia to St John’s Newfoundland in a mere 76 hours without traffic. ![]()
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