Best time to visit

Best time to visit Canada

Summer (June–August) is peak season everywhere. Autumn foliage in Quebec and Ontario is spectacular in September–October. Winter draws skiers to the Rockies.

Best monthsJune–September
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Month-by-month overview

Canada at a glance

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Temp (°C)
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Rain (mm)554555657080808075707060
Crowdslowlowlowlowmediumhighhighhighmediummediumlowmedium
Price$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
NotesGreat for skiing and ice hotelsWinterlude festival in OttawaMaple syrup seasonCanada Day (Jul 1)Foliage season beginsPeak autumn foliageSki season; Northern Lights

Festivals & events

Canada Day

Jul

National celebrations with fireworks, concerts, and parades on July 1.

Calgary Stampede

Jul

Ten-day rodeo and exhibition known as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.”

Montreal Jazz Festival

Jun–Jul

One of the world’s largest jazz festivals with hundreds of free concerts.

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