Canada Introduction

In Canada, there is no shortage of things to do and see. It is a country blessed with natural grandeur and vibrant metropolitan cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, and the very graceful Montreal. Visitors are welcome all-year-round, summers are great for sight seeing and backcountry hiking, while the snowy winters are perfect for skiing.

Tourism

Airport

Canada has over one hundred airports and the three busiest airports are: Toronto Pearson International Airport that serves the city of Toronto and the airport is situated 27 km northwest of Downtown Toronto. This is the busiest airport in Canada.

Vancouver International Airport is located on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. It is located 12 km from Downtown Vancouver. This is the second busiest airport in Canada. The third busiest airport in Canada is the Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. It is located in the city of Dorval, Montreal, and it is 20km from Downtown Montreal.

Airlines:

The following airlines have regular flights to all three major airports in Canada:

• Virgin Atlantic (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
• Lufthansa (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
• South African Airways SAA(from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
• SWISS (from Johannesburg and Durban)
• Air Canada (from Johannesburg)
• Emirates (from Johannesburg)
• Air France (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
• Delta Air Lines (from Johannesburg and Cape Town)
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
• Cathay Pacific (from Johannesburg)
• United Airlines (from Johannesburg)
• British Airways (BA) (from Cape Town and Durban)

What to See

• Museum of Fine Arts
• Niagra Falls
• CN Tower
• Gastown
• Nahanni National Park
• Gulf Islands
• Green Gables House
• Jasper
• Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art
• Stanley Park

General info

Canada covers six time zones and the currency used is the Canadian dollar. Getting around in the major cities of Canada is very easy. They have well organised transport systems including busses, subways, commuter trains and taxis. Driving on your own is an option, but familiarise yourself with the local driving signage and be careful when driving during winter as the roads are covered with ice. If you are visiting Canada during winter, be sure to pack ALL of the following: a winter coat, hat, scarf, gloves, wool socks, thermal underwear and boots with treads.

Weather

Canada is a very large country and the climate varies depending on which area you are visiting. The warm months of summer peaks during July and August. Winter is from December through February and they are very cold and icy. Autumn and Spring are both very colourful seasons in Canada.

Flights to Toronto

Toronto, the cultural, entertainment and financial capital of Canada, is home to more than 2,5 million people, of which 49% were born outside of Canada. Its name derived from the Huron word for “fishing weir” because the city lies on the northwest shore of Lake Ontario.

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Flights to Vancouver

Vancouver is a coastal city located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. The city had an estimated population of 2 328 000 in July 2009. Vancouver is also called the “city of neighbourhoods” because of the many neighbourhoods with their distinct character and ethnic mix.

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