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Where to stay in Canada
Big, orderly cities where the neighbourhood matters more than downtown.
Canada is enormous, and a first trip should not try to cross it. Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver each deserve several days, and the spaces between them are the point of a longer journey. Cities are safe and walkable, with good transit in the centre and car-dependent edges. Winter is a real season, not an inconvenience: pack for it or travel in the shoulder months.
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- Vancouver · Montreal · Québec City
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One city, deeply mapped — more are being researched.
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The country-level things that change the stay.
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Pack for the season you are in
Winter needs a real coat, boots and layers; summer can be hot and humid in Toronto but cool on the coasts. Check the forecast for the specific city, not the whole country.
Use the airport train where it exists
Toronto's UP Express and Vancouver's SkyTrain are usually faster and cheaper than taxis. In Montreal, the airport bus or a fixed-price taxi is the practical choice.
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