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

GreatGoodOkayAvoid

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Verdict	okay	good	okay	good	good	great	great	great	great	great	okay	good
Temp (°C)	-4° -13°	-3° -12°	3° -6°	11° 1°	19° 8°	24° 14°	27° 17°	26° 16°	21° 11°	13° 5°	5° -2°	-2° -10°
Rain (mm)	55	45	55	65	70	80	80	80	75	70	70	60
Crowds	low	low	low	low	medium	high	high	high	medium	medium	low	medium
Price	$	$	$	$	$$	$$$	$$$	$$$	$$	$$	$	$$
Notes	Great for skiing and ice hotels	Winterlude festival in Ottawa	—	Maple syrup season	—	—	Canada Day (Jul 1)	—	Foliage season begins	Peak autumn foliage	—	Ski 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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