Quick Facts

• Wasaga Beach on Georgian Bay is the world’s longest freshwater beach with 14 km long.

• The longest street in the world belongs to Yonge Street in the Province of Ontario. Yonge Street starts at Lake Ontario, and runs north through central and northern Ontario to the Ontario – Minnesota border, a distance of over 1896 km.

• The only walled city north of Mexico is Québec City; it was also the first city in North America to be placed on UNESCO's World Heritage Sites list.

• Currency: Canadian Dollar

• Language: French and English

• Time zone: GMT -4
  

Best Time to Visit:

Shoulder Season: September to October and May

• In September, prices and crowds fall after the Labour Day weekend while good weather usually holds until the end of the month meaning hiking at high altitudes, kayaking in ice-free waters, and visiting the beach is still possible.

• October remains snow-free in many regions and is the height of the surfing season on the Pacific coast.

• May is often relatively warm but snow can still linger at higher altitudes, especially in the Rocky Mountains.

High Season: June to August

• Sunny weather, snow-free landscapes, and long hours of daylight as well as foreign tourists and huge domestic crowds is to be expected, therefore higher price, busier facilities and more limited availability.

• Tourist sites are all open, from museums to hiking trails to wildlife excursions. Winter ski resorts also convert themselves into summer hiking and biking destinations.

Low Season: November to April

• Days are dark and temperatures are extremely cold.

• Prime time for snow sports adventures.