What is the most amazing place you’ve visited in Canada?! We want to do a 4 day trip (fly or drive) in early October and we are looking for ideas. No kids. Thanks in advance!!

Def Tofino and Ucluelet

Arlene do you fly into Victoria?

Jan yes or Nanaimo, but flights are less frequent.

Arlene I second Tofino and Ucluelet. My two favourites. We were just there last week.

Banff. Jasper. Lake Louise

Born and raised in Calgary and now living in Red Deer, and I travelled enough to know my favorite place to go is Banff/ Canmore/Kanaskasis - so much to see and do and not having to travel too far to do it !

Old Quebec City is one of our most favourite places to visit
so picturesque and full of amazing food.

Haida Gwaii

Ocean destination, Tofino. Mountain destination, Banff.
City destination, Vancouver or Montreal.

How about Yellowknife?!

I live in bragg creek foothills of the rockies. Banff, Canmore, kananaskis absolutely beautiful. The only thing when you come early October is that we might have a ton of snow already. So be prepared for that.
But maybe no snow as well, you just never know.
Having said that, we also absolutely love vancouver island. There are beaches, ocean, mountains, it is all there. And milder weather ofcourse.

I have lived in Calgary for 21 years and have been to all 10 provinces in Canada. Unless you are an ocean person, the best place in Canada to spend 4 days are the Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper area, for sights

And for food, Montreal and Quebec in general

Terry great! Any tips or tricks for travelling there?

Cape Breton is wonderful in October!

I second this. I just got back from Nova Scotia and drove the Cabot Trail during the drive I was thinking how amazing it would be with the fall colours. I’d recommend doing it over two or three days and catch sunset at the Skyline Trail.

From one of my October trips

If you haven't been out east, I highly recommend the Maritime provinces in the fall. It's so beautiful there.

Karen the Cabot trail is spectacular

Karen I LOVE Nova Scotia, PEI, & New Brunswick! So easy to whip around. My hope is to visit Newfoundland soon!!

Nikki ditto

Karen I am literally looking at flights for NS right now!

Toffino there is nothing else like it amazing.

Nova Scotia

Come visit the beautiful Québec fall colours. It’s majestic and mesmerizing to see during early to mid October.

Susanne do you have any tips for us

Cathy the Eastern townships is the most visited places during Autumn. Check out airbnb or chalet. We been to Île aux gros . So peaceful to stay In that lil. Island. Need to take Helicopter ride or ferry.your choice. Good luck

if you don’t speak French avoid Quebec.

Marie Meh, it's like saying if you dont speak Japanese avoid Japan etc etc.
Montreal is mostly bilingual with TONS of english as first language, Eastern townships has a lof of English speakers and most know enough english to help you out. Same applie sto most of Quebec, English is a mandatory course in the entire province starting in grade 13.
Leave with a good attitude, try some basic French, and it will be reciprocated. Same applie sto anywhere else you'd go.

Yannick yes, been there and done that. Quebec is very anti English. Even if you make an effort they will refuse to help you. My boyfriend at the time was bilingual but I will never go back. It is so disrespectful to treat someone putting money into your economy like shit.

Cathy don’t go. There are states with the same colours that don’t discriminate if you don’t speak French

Marie not true at all!

Marie Well, I wonder why so many here recommend it then and had a wonderful experience? (check the many recommendations)
If your boyfriend was bilingual and spoke French, why weren't they helpful then? I wonder...
why would they treat the both of you like s@@t, as you put it, but not the others?
Montreal is one of the most international cities in Canada and I spoke English wherever I pleased with 0 issues, same with the anglophones I know living there.
I'm done, have a good day.

Susanne I love Quebec. Everyone should visit at least once!

Go see the northern lights in Yellowknife. (Except you need to quarantine so thats a month trip lol).

Mirical quarantine going up for how many days? 14? My Mom is from Yellowknife and wants to go see her family, her brother is failing and I would hate for her to not be able to see him again

Mirical hopefully that will change soon. We have awesome northern lights in Fort Smith.
And Carla your mom is fully vaccinated may be able to go and see her brother and skip the quarantine period. Call the government covid line. Or email them

Erika thank you!!!

I have to echo the comments on Nova Scotia/ Cape Breton/ Cabot Trail in October.

Go east to see the fall colors

Definitely go see the fall colors in Ontario or Quebec! Muskoka is incredible in the fall…. But I’ve heard Quebec is just as spectacular

Vancouver Island.

I recently visited Quebec City for the first time and I enjoyed it especially the old city

Jason please share some tips.

Cathy the old city is down town it’s surrounded by a wall as it’s the only city north of Mexico that is walled
Next to it is the park the plains of Abraham
The old city is designed like a French city with European style restaurants and shops
The Quebec provincial building is just outside of the gate and their is a beautiful fountain there that was a gift from France
In short it’s a mini piece of France
City is very clean and I didn’t see and homeless

Cathy

Cathy I can tell u a great restaurant as well

Jason Please do and thank you!!

Cathy la buche

It’s all Quebec food if you like maple syrup you love this

There a neat waterfall outside the city but we didn’t see it as we were there just a day

Chutes Montmonrency waterfalls

The west coast of Vancouver island (Tofino, ucluelet and in between) or the gulf islands. Queen charlottes, Sunshine Coast in BC.

West Edmonton mall

Faheem you need to get out more!!

Lucy oh I do lol. This was sarcasm

The best place to go this time of year is Nova Scotia.

I love The Yukon! But maybe spring or summer would be better.

Kelowna and area… specifically Sparkling Hill resort and spa.

Sweety Love Sparkling Hill, best to make sure that the saunas have reopened before going though.

Niagara on the lake/Niagara falls

Yoho and banff for outdoor things.

Vancouver Island - tofino!!

Fall colours in the maritimes!

What are you looking for?? Natural beauty and solitude? Amazing architecture and cuisine? History? Wildlife?

Deborah Schoger exactly

I also recommend Quebec City. The fall colors, amazing food, treat yourself to a visit to a Nordic spa, etc.
It's really beautiful!

Quebec City - everything they say it is and MORE. You might even be there at the right time to see the leaves turn

Heather I second this!

Loved traveling around PEI and Cape Breton.

Tofino!

Haida Gwaii

Jasper, AB

I have scoured the four Western Provinces extensively and would love to go see any of the Maritime Provinces! Also Vancouver Island, Tofino, Ucluelet and Haida Gwaii are lovely to visit!

Tofino or east coast

Victoria or Tofino!

Quebec City
Victoria
Tofino

Tofino

Ottawa is beautiful in the fall. And beautiful historical buildings too.

Kingston Ontario

Halifax, Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, Peggys Cove.....Nova Scotia.

Lake Louise

Quebec City!

Ottawa, so much to see and do in the downtown core, bonus: Montreal only 2hr drive away, perfect for a day trip for foodies!!

Tofino, BC

The old Quebec City trip. It was so beautiful in the fall. Great food and lots to see.

Sechelt, BC

Nelson BC

Tofino BC

Fundy National Park, New Brunswick!

This time of year I’d head to northern Ontario or lower-mid Quebec for the beautiful fall foliage, and gorgeous architecture in Quebec!

Love Nova Scotia

Newfoundland in the fall is beautiful! Soo much to see there!

Tofino BC

Turtle Lake, Saskatchewan is my favorite

PEI…. But NS is beautiful as well!

The Rockies

Quebec City

Thanks everyone!!! I think we’re going to go with Tofino! Any specific recommendations of where to stay or what to see in Tofino early October?

Julie Longbeach Lodge, Wickaninnish Inn, Cox Bay Reort, Pacific Sands Resort

We just came back and stayed at Longbeach Lodge, but any of the others would be spectacular too!

Paula it looks like there are only the standard rooms available at Longbeach. Are they still okay do you know?

Julie mmmm…
-not sure what a standard room is. We ended taking a very last minute same day cancellation which was a ground level room right on the beach. Rooms were clean and well kept but a little dated with the dark colours of the early 2000’s. They even had a couple of fire pits beachside with chairs and a great ocean view for all guest to enjoy! Boy was it nice! Maybe give them a call and see what they say? In any case I’m sure other than a beach view all rooms would be comparable

Julie

Julie make sure you try Tacofina for the best fish tacos and in Ucuelet they have the best fish and chip place on the corner. Looks like a food truck .

Julie we just got home today from Ucluelet and stayed at the Terrace Beach resort and it was amazing. Some great hikes right out your door & a hot tub to come back to in the evenings. Zoe’s cafe has the best breakfasts I’ve ever had! We drove up to long beach and tofino which were also great, but preferred Uclulete!

Julie the cabins at Terrace Beach Ucluelet. The Black Rock or in Tofino lots of air bnb’s

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The lighthouse loop in Uckuelet is a beautiful, easy hike/walk along the rugged coastline. I never visit without doing this. Takes about an hour, bring your camera!

Julie We stayed at Middle Beach Resort this summer in their Treehouses and LOVED it. The Treehouse just opened in June 2021. Have a great time!!

Thanks everyone!!! I think we’re going to go with Tofino! Any specific recommendations of where to stay or what to see in Tofino early October?

That is a good choice. Quebec is nice but too far for a four day trip. The island is closer and is lovely.

Julie we stayed in Middle beach resort and absolutely loved it!

Victoria and the island

Daniel BC does NOT want visitors . Horcan , said so ,

Helmut lol ya your right what a douch he is

Nova Scotia

Quebec City and Montreal amazing culture, architecture, food, ambience! Everything.

Yes Quebec City - charming - or the Sunshine Coast for ocean, forests and mountains - and picturesque seaside towns -

Love Yellowknife and Ottawa

Tofino in the fall is amazing for whale watching, storms across the ocean and rainforests!

Churchill, MB for polar bears

Wendy T. Kookmin Did a day trip there from Calgary a few years ago & spent seven hours in a tundra buggy watching the polar bears. Lifetime memories were made that day !

Harry
MB is really an underrated destination.

Quebec City

Churchill for beluga whales polar bears and northern lights

Cape Breton or Niagara Falls

I’d highly recommend Silver Islet / Sleeping Giant just East of Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Jasper or Banff

Banff, canmore, and Lake Louise are all gorgeous and very close together so you can visit all 3 in a short trip!

Waterton and Lake Louise.

Island Lake Lodge

PEI is magic.
Picton area in Ontario or Niagara Region for great food, wine and fall colours, Bruce Peninsula…

Sim I second PEI!! So beautiful

Emerald Lake BC

Emerald Lake is beautiful but you’d get bored pretty quick

Virginia Falls is a waterfall in Nahanni National Park Reserve, Northwest Territories, Canada. It is located on the South Nahanni River, at an elevation of 500 m. It is located 120 km from the Yukon border. It has a total drop of 96 m, 315 ft, making it about twice the height of Niagara Falls. A large falls, not just the height. The gorge with rock walls straight up, 300 ft.plus. Wikipedia, There are several guide outfitters doing this. It’s an adventure of a lifetime. Easy flights to get there. Edmonton to Fort Nelson, Vancouver to Fort Nelson. Depending which outfitter you use. I had the privilege of working with the Fort Liard Yukon reservation people and seeing it. Better then Niagara Falls, hands down.

It’s on my bucket list -exploring Nahanni- and Rabbitkettle too. But SO expensive to get there with a guide.

I would miss one other vacation trip, to go on this one. It’s not a canoe trip to take on your own.

I keep hoping to befriend a bush pilot

Deborah Schoger yes I flew over the area several times. A bush plane can’t land with in miles of the falls.

Understandably! I just want to get into the park. And I’m less a whitewater enthusiast and more a hiker. I enjoy some bumpy water sometimes though! To have a week to traipse around the peaks and valleys of that remote place is a dream hoping to become reality!

Jasper and surrounding areas

For me its muskoka county Ont, or Vancouver island.

Banff, Columbia Ice Fields, Jasper Skywalk and Jasper

Quebec -3 days in Charlevoix region and 1 day in Quebec City: Baie St. Paul (Grand Jardins National Park), La Malbaie (Hautes Gorges de la Rivere Malbaie National Park), Flavour Trail and ending with a day in Quebec City.

Janice What tourist tips do you have for those places? Thanks!

Cathy I’d rent a car for the national park stuff. There’s lots of info online about hikes Yiu can do too! The towns themselves were pretty small (like Canmore or Banff maybe), so we mostly just stayed there for accommodations and tasty food. If you’re a foodie, you can search charlevoix flavour trail for lots of info there.
Quebec City had a very picturesque old town and there’s loads of things to do in Montreal depending on what you like

Janice Thanks so much!!

Sunshine Coast BC

NS

The maritimes, the fall colors are incredible!

Torino, just really Zen!

Doremy Tofino ?

Robbin yes it is so beautiful & peaceful. The only things are it can be expensive & the restaurants are short
Staffed so not open all the time. It just so beautiful!!

Lethbridge AB!

Cole ....you okay? Hahaha

Try Best western TinWis and also there are tons of airbnbs

Amanda what Province is this in?

Robbin BC

Amanda thank you.

The Yukon.

The Yukon. Big beautiful laid back and never ending.

Vancouver Island for sure, so much to do and see

Niagara falls

Niagara Falls or Old Quebec City

Port renfrew

Never been but always to go to PEI/ Nova Scotia in fall!!

Quebec city is fabulous!

Pierrett noooooooooo

Pierrett I'm.going there tomoro!

We stayed at A Snug Harbour Inn in Ucluelet this summer - loved it.

Montreal or Halifax are my fav

Torino, Vancouver Island! Pacific rim. Most beautiful place ever!

Kaslo, BC

Depends what you're into but The Northwest Territories or the Yukon are spectacular

If its peace and quiet just to relax its waterton park.for a little more excitement then its banff

Haida Gwaii!

Lara have you been? Thinking about going up there summer 2023

Jocelyn Yes its amazing!!! Go!!!

Lara send me info please!

Banff
Victoria
Tofino

PEI was amazing in the fall. But I live in Calgary and Banff and Jasper are always beautiful. Vancouver Island is nice too. For all these you’d have to rent a car.

Newfoundland is amazing.

Port Renfrew

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Anywhere on Vancouver island.

Newfoundland!

Vancouver island

Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island.

Outside Alberta, Atlantic Canada but it will take you 6-7 days of driving from Calgary.

Lots of places on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands. Salt Spring is a cool place for a couple days. Other than that, I agree with the above poster; Atlantic Canada is very cool. Quebec City is also a place to see

East Coast Cabot trail

Quebec City