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Best time to visit Canada
The best times to visit Canada (Ottawa) are in June, July and August based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.
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Top Canada destinations
Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Canada. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.
Canada regions
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland & Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Prince Edward Island
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon Territory
All Canada regions
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland & Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon Territory
All Canada destinations
- Baker Lake, Nunavut
- Banff, Alberta
- Bathurst, New Brunswick
- Berens River, Manitoba
- Blanc-Sablon, Quebec
- Calgary, Alberta
- Campbell River, British Columbia
- Cape Dorset, Nunavut
- Cape Enrage, New Brunswick
- Cartwright, Newfoundland & Labrador
- Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
- Chibougamau, Quebec
- Churchill, Manitoba
- Cranbrook, British Columbia
- Dauphin, Manitoba
- Dawson, Yukon Territory
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Flin Flon, Manitoba
- Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Fort Nelson, British Columbia
- Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories
- Fort St. John, British Columbia
- Fort Vermilion, Alberta
- Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Gander, Newfoundland & Labrador
- Gaspe, Quebec
- Grande Prairie, Alberta
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Hamilton, Ontario
- Inuvik, Northwest Territories
- Iqaluit, Nunavut
- Jasper, Alberta
- Kamloops, British Columbia
- Kangiqsujuaq, Quebec
- Kenora, Ontario
- Kingston, Ontario
- Kugluktuk, Nunavut
- Kuujuag, Quebec
- La Ronge, Saskatchewan
- Lake Louise, Alberta
- Medicine Hat, Alberta
- Mont Tremblant, Quebec
- Montreal, Quebec
- Moosonee, Ontario
- Natashquan, Quebec
- Niagara Falls, Ontario
- Norman Wells, Northwest Territories
- North Bay, Ontario
- Old Crow, Yukon Territory
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Pangnirtung, Nunavut
- Parlee Beach, New Brunswick
- Peawanuk, Ontario
- Penticton, British Columbia
- Pond Inlet, Nunavut
- Port Hardy, British Columbia
- Prince George, British Columbia
- Prince Rupert, British Columbia
- Quebec City, Quebec
- Rae Lakes, Northwest Territories
- Rainbow Lake, Alberta
- Regina, Saskatchewan
- Repulse Bay, Nunavut
- Resolute, Nunavut
- Sandspit, British Columbia
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
- Sept-Iles, Quebec
- Smithers, British Columbia
- St Anthony, Newfoundland & Labrador
- St John, New Brunswick
- St John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
- Stephenville, Newfoundland & Labrador
- Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan
- Sudbury, Ontario
- Summerside, Prince Edward Island
- Swift Current, Saskatchewan
- Sydney, Nova Scotia
- Thompson, Manitoba
- Thunder Bay, Ontario
- Timmins, Ontario
- Tofino, British Columbia
- Toronto, Ontario
- Val-dor, Quebec
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Victoria, British Columbia
- Wabush, Newfoundland & Labrador
- Waskaganish, Quebec
- Watson Lake, Yukon Territory
- Whistler, British Columbia
- Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
- Windsor, Ontario
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
- Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
When is the best time to visit Canada?
Max Day Temperature (°C)
- Jan
-6 - Feb
-4 - Mar
2 - Apr
11 - May
18 - Jun
23 - Jul
26 - Aug
25 - Sep20
- Oct
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The weather guide for Canada (Ottawa) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
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Canada essential information
Below is a beginner's guide to Canada with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Canada - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 7 to 13.5 hours |
| Time difference | UK -3.5 to -8 hours |
| Language(s) | English, French |
| Currency | Canadian Dollar |
| Electricity | A + B plug (120V) |
| Driving side | Right |
| Visa✝ | Yes |
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.
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Discover where to book holidays, flights, hotels and more from popular travel providers for your trip to Canada in 2026/2027.
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Holidays to Canada
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TUI Find and book ATOL protected holidays to Canada and destinations worldwide with low deposits and free child places available. |
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Mercury Holidays Award-winning travel provider offering package holidays, escorted tours and river cruises to Canada and more. |
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Virgin Holidays UK tour operator offering holidays to the USA, Caribbean and Asia and now known as Virgin Atlantic Holidays. |
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lastminute.com Leading European travel company specialising in dynamic holiday packages to thousands of destinations including Canada. |
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Luxury Escapes Global travel brand offering insider prices on five-star resorts, tours, flights and curated experiences around the world. |
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Thomas Cook This iconic British travel brand invented the package holiday. Now offers holidays, city breaks and hotels to Canada and more. |
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Broadway Travel With 75 years+ history, this UK independent travel agency offers great-value holidays, hotels and cruises to Canada and beyond. |
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Secret Escapes Members-only travel club offering exclusive deals on hand-picked luxury hotels and holidays to Canada and more. |
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Canadian Affair Award-winning Canada travel experts offering tailor-made flights, hotels, trains, cruises and more to and around Canada. |
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Expedia Compare and book holidays, flights, hotels, car hire and more on this trusted website covering global destinations. |
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First Choice Part of the TUI Group, this well-known UK travel brand offers package holidays to Canada and beyond. |
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Hays Travel UK's largest independent travel agency offers no and low-deposit getaways to countless destinations worldwide including Canada. |
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Travelbag Award-winning UK-based travel company specialising in personalised long-haul holidays to Canada and further afield. |
Tours to Canada
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Travelsphere UK-based tour operator with 60+ years experience. Offers award-winning guided tour holidays across six continents. |
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Cosmos Long-standing travel brand offering affordable adventure tours across 54 countries on six continents. |
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Saga Holidays Award-winning travel operator specialising in escorted tours and hotel holidays to Europe and worldwide for over 50s. |
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Riviera Travel The UK's leading river cruise and tour operator, offering scenic experiences worldwide including in Canada. |
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Newmarket Holidays Long-established travel brand offering escorted tours, river cruises, resort stays and more to Canada and beyond. |
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Explore! Adventure travel company offering authentic experiences for small groups to over 100 countries including Canada. |
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Trafalgar Discover your next guided tour through this top-rated travel brand covering every destination from Europe to Australia. |
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G Adventures Award-winning adventure travel brand specialising in small-group tours, safaris and expeditions across all seven continents. |
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TUI Tours Browse from a wide range of tour packages with expert local guides through TUI's dedicated escorted tour brand. |
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Just You Specialists in solo travel for over 25 years. Offers a range of trips and experiences to worldwide destinations including Canada. |
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Contiki Global travel brand for 18-35s, offering over 200 all-inclusive group trips across six continents. Low deposit bookings available. |
Flights to Canada
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Air Canada Canada's largest airline offers scheduled international passenger flights to and from Canada. Founding member of Star Alliance. |
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British Airways The UK's national flag carrier is a major global airline, serving over 200 destinations across 80 countries including Canada. |
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Virgin Atlantic Major British airline offering non-stop transatlantic routes from London to the USA and beyond. |
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KAYAK Search and compare flights, hotels, car hire and package holidays through this award-winning travel search engine. |
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Cathay Pacific Hong Kong's flag carrier airline, serving over 100 destinations across 28 countries and territories including Canada. |
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Air France This major French international airline serves almost 170 destinations across 73 countries including Canada via its hub in Paris. |
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Qatar Airways Qatar's state-owned flag carrier flies to over 170 destinations worldwide across 80+ countries including Canada. |
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KLM The Netherland's national flag carrier and the world's largest airline. Serves 170 international destinations via Amsterdam. |
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eDreams Leading European OTA offering thousands of flights and hotels across 40,000 destinations including Canada. |
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Kiwi.com Global OTA and search engine specialising in affordable flights, hotels and car hire across worldwide destinations including Canada. |
Hotels in Canada
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Hilton Leading global hospitality brand with a portfolio of 9,000 properties across 141 countries and territories including Canada. |
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IHG Leading global hotel group with a portfolio of international brands including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and more. |
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Marriott The world's largest hotel company with a portfolio of 30+ brands and almost 9,600 properties across 143 countries. |
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Radisson Hotels Major international hotel group with 10 brands and over 1,520 hotels worldwide including in Canada. |
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Priceline Leading OTA for discounted flights, hotels, cruises, car hire, experiences and packages worldwide including in Canada. |
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Hotels.com Part of Expedia Group, this major OTA offers deals and discounts on hotel rooms worldwide including in Canada. |
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Booking.com Leading global OTA founded in Amsterdam. Offers worldwide accommodation, flights, car hire, activities and more. |
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Agoda One of the world's largest online travel platforms with a network of over 6 million hotels. Plus flights, activities and more. |
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ALL World-leading hospitality group offering experiences and stays across more than 110 countries including Canada. |
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Accommodation in Canada
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Buses & trains in Canada
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Canada travel advice
Check the latest travel advice and guidance on visiting Canada from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Canada - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Canada - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- US travel advisories for Canada - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Canada - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Canada - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Canada.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Canada travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Canada with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Canada - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Canada - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Canada - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Canada, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Canada travel features
Do you want to learn more about Canada? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Canada.
Canada FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Canada including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Which is the hottest month in Canada?
The hottest time of year in Ottawa, Canada is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.
Which month has the most rain in Canada?
In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Ottawa, Canada with 88mm on average. There are normally 11 days in July with some rain.
When is it sunniest in Canada?
The sunniest time of year in Ottawa, Canada is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 59% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.
What is the flight time to Canada from the UK?
The flight time to Canada from the UK is typically 7 to 13.5 hours.
What is the time difference between Canada and the UK?
The time difference between Canada and the UK is UK time-3.5 to UK time-8 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Canada?
What is the currency in Canada?
The currency in Canada is the Canadian Dollar (CAD).
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Which plugs are used in Canada?
Canada uses electrical plug type A + B (120 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Canada?
They drive on the right side of the road in Canada.
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Do you need a visa for Canada?
Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Canada.
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