Respect Canadian Distances

Canada is the second-largest country in the world by land area, and underestimating driving times between regions is a common tourist mistake. For example, driving from Toronto to Vancouver takes over 40 hours of continuous driving across several climate zones.

When planning your trip, focus on one specific region per week—such as the Canadian Rockies, the Maritimes, or Quebec and Ontario—rather than trying to cross the nation by car. For cross-country travel, book domestic flights early, as long-distance rail options are designed for scenic leisure rather than high-speed transit.