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Planning information

The information you need to explore this beautiful country of ours.

Time zones

Many Canadians don’t know that there are actually six time zones being used across the country. Make sure to keep time changes in mind as you make your way from one province or territory to another.

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The time zones are:

  • Pacific Standard Time (UTC -8): British Columbia, Yukon
  • Mountain Standard Time (UTC -7): Alberta, Northwest Territories, part of Nunavut
  • Central Standard Time (UTC -6): Saskatchewan, Manitoba, part of Nunavut, and some of northwestern Ontario
  • Eastern Standard Time (UTC -5): Québec, most of Ontario, and most of Nunavut
  • Atlantic Standard Time (UTC -4): New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Labrador
  • Newfoundland Standard Time (UTC -3.5): Newfoundland
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Air travel

Travelling between provinces and territories by air is simple.

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Car & RV travel

Canadians definitely love the open road. Travelling by motorbike, car, truck or RV is an amazing way to see the country.

The open road

Train travel

Tour Canada from the elegance of a train coach.

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All aboard

Bus travel

An affordable and comfortable way to get from city to city, Canada's system of bus routes spans the entire country.

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Get on board

Public transit

Explore Canada’s cities like a local.

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Buses, trains, rapid transit

Boating

With the world’s longest coastline and a huge amount of fresh water lakes (not to mention countless riverways), boating plays a big part in Canadian life. 

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Make waves

  • Canada has hundreds of thousands of lakes.
  • For information on boating safety regulations and requirements for non-resident boaters, visit the Transport Canada Visitor InformationExternal Link Title page.
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Accessibility

Be free to explore Canada on your terms.