Best way to travel across Canada

Posted on July 19, 2017  •  5 minutes  • 946 words

Canada is the second largest country in the world by size, bested only by Russia. With a country this large, you can imagine it has some of the best tourist attraction sites for its travelers. People love Canada for its rich and stable economy, which often compares to its neighbouring country America, but its the natural beauty and stark contrasts from province to province that really set it apart. Some of the best-traveling destinations are found in Canada.They include Niagara Falls which attracts Millions of travellers in a year and is located along the borders of America, the Banff National Park located between the Rocky Mountains, Toronto CN tower, Whistler village, which is just located two hours away from the famous Vancouver resort which has an urban beach and beautiful mountains, the list is endless. Canada is the mother of natural beauty.

With so much to see and do, it’s obvious why Canada is being ranked so highly as one of the best destinations to pack your passport and book a flight to visit.

For the non-citizens, you will require not only a passport but also a Visa for you to be allowed across Canada. The process of getting visa has been made easy by the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorization – eTA Canada . To have uninterrupted travel across Canada it is a must for you to have a tourist Visa. After having your travel Visa and valid Passport ready, you can use the below ways travel across Canada:

1. Travel By bus

Though the lineup does not follow a specific chronology, traveling by bus is the most common local transport for traveling across Canada. They are ever-present almost in all town systems. They are the safest way to reach your destination with less hustle. But you have to keep watch of your belongings in crowded bus stages. Beware, some road trips are intensely long, can even take days and might catch you un aware. The common bus companies in Canada are Coach Canada, Mega bus, Orleans express, and Greyhound.

2. Travel By train

It s regarded as one of the most inconvenient and expensive modes of transport in Canada however much it is comfortable and the safest mode of transport. But you can get a lower charge by booking earlier. Though it is preferred for picnics since you pass through the beautiful attraction sites like the Rocky Mountains. Trains are spacious and are most advisable means of traveling when you have heavy luggage.

3. Travel By Air Hitchhiking

When some pilots are going for delivery from a lake to another using floatplane, they can carry you for free when you are going to the same direction with them from the airport. But it has its challenges from getting the pilot to the safety of the travel but it is one of the free ways of traveling across Canada just in case your wallet is starving. Please note that it is not recommended in some highways, so you have to be very informed for you not to be on the wrong side of the law.

4. Travel By car

This mode of transport could range from car rentals, taxis or transfers. Traveling around Canada is much easier by car except crowded areas like Toronto where the roads are complex. Solo drives, which is very common is most convenient but you have to follow the following tips:

• There are no manual cars.
• Strictly drive on paved roads ONLY.
• There are a limited Kilometers you are allowed to cover in a day.
• Do not over speed, avoid Red lights and follow any other traffic rules, above all learn French.

5. Travel By plane

It is the best way to travel across Canada, though the flight fares are a bit high, it will take you to your destination more conveniently and comfortably. Some travel destinations are very far apart, and the only way you can bridge the gap is by air. The most reliable airline is Air Canada, which is also the national carrier since it has many traveling schedules and destinations.

6. Travel By RV

They are more like car rentals but are much cheaper and also let you travel across Canada at your own pace. But before you hire one, ensure you know the following traffic tips:

• Always keep right
• Give way to Police or ambulance car
• Do not use mobile phones while driving.
• Drunk driving is prohibited.

7. Travel By bicycle

Another popular means of traversing Canada and see their natural scenes is by cycling. Even if you didn’t’ have one on board, there are rental shops for bikes and the price is based time whether it is a peak or off-peak hours. The common towns that are known for cycling are Toronto and Montreal.

8. Travel By ride sharing

This is another method of traveling through Canada, where you can liaise with drivers and travelers who share the same direction with so you that you share the cost. You can take membership, which is much cheaper. It is also a social way of traveling and making friends in Canada too but for guests, you have to be cautious. Recently some mobile apps have been introduced to help people connect with others who share the same direction with them so that they can share the cost of transport.

Conclusion

There are several ways of traversing around Canada, some of them have not even been mentioned here, but when it comes to the most preferred and the best way, then we recommend that you apply the common means of transports such bus, air, car rentals. Which is more reliable and safer for newcomers in Canada.