Canada

At a glance

• Currency — Canadian dollar (CAD)
• Language — The official languages are English and French
• Visa — EU citizens need no visa for tourism up to 6 months, but an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is MANDATORY for every air entry or transit: apply online on the official Canadian government site (about CAD 7, valid 5 years); you need a valid passport, a credit card and an email, with a reply in minutes
• e-SIM — The main carriers are Bell, Rogers and Telus (good coverage in cities and along main roads, poor in remote park areas)

When to go to Canada

Summer (June-September) is the best season for most itineraries: long days, parks and boats open. Autumn (late September-October) brings the East's famous red-orange foliage. Winters are long and very harsh (down to -30/-40°C inland), spectacular but demanding. The Pacific and Atlantic coasts are milder.