Trip budget calculator
The total cost of your trip, provincial taxes and tips included.
Updated October 13, 2026For travellers
Where to go in Canada
Canada is huge: Montreal and Vancouver are about five hours apart by air and three time zones. For a first trip of two to three weeks, pick one or two regions rather than trying to see everything.
The season matters as much as the destination: some parks and roads are only fully open in summer, while winter attracts other travellers.
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Questions this section answers
- Which region for a first trip?
- When should I go for what I want to see?
- How long should I allow per region?
Official sources
- Parks Canada (Government of Canada)
- Travel.gc.ca (Government of Canada)
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