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Travel advice for Canada

Everything you need to know before you travel

Facts about Canada

Capital

Ottawa

Currency

Canadian Dollar

(CAD)

Population

38,360,271

Language

English, French

Time zone

GMC - 5 (Quebec)

Flight duration

9 hours from Dublin

Rideau Canal and the Ottawa River in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Best time to go to Canada

Canada covers an area of more than 3.8 million square miles, so things look pretty different weather-wise, depending on where you’re staying. Temperatures in the summer can hit highs of more than 30°C in some parts, while in winter some places see lows of minus 25°C. Spring and autumn are generally good times to visit, when temperatures sit somewhere in between the two extremes.

Passports & Visas

Irish citizens don’t need a visa to enter Canada but must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit Canada - Department of Foreign Affairs (dfa.ie)

Health & Safety

For the latest health and safety information, visit Canada - Department of Foreign Affairs (dfa.ie)

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