πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada travel essentials

Everything you need to plan a trip to Canada β€” climate, currency, packing essentials, public holidays, voltage and plug types, and what locals actually wear.

Currency
C$ CAD
Canadian Dollar Β· vs USD
Electricity
120V Β· 60Hz
Plug: Type A, Type B
Best months
Jun, Sep, Aug
Avg high 24Β°C Β· 10 rain days
Capital time zone
America/Montreal
Cities covered
23
1 with full climate data

Top cities in Canada

+11 more cities β€” explore via all destinations.

Local style + dress code

Toronto is casual; pack for extremes β€” bitter winters, humid summers.

Dress code: casual

Public holidays in Canada

Plan around national holidays β€” many businesses close, transport gets busier, and prices for flights/hotels can spike.

πŸ“… See the full 2026 calendar for Canada β†’

Money & currency

The Canadian Dollar (CAD, symbol C$) is the official currency. Live exchange rates are updated daily.

What to pack

Each city has month-by-month packing lists computed from local climate data β€” temperatures, rainfall, peak hazard seasons, and Canada's dress code.

πŸ—Ί Explore Canada on the map