je suis une maman de 42 ans avec 3 jeunes enfants : 10, 7 et 3 ans

mon mari et moi voulons visiter le CANADA cet été (le rejoindre par avion) et faire la visite de ce pays par le train (via-rail)

avez vous des tuyaux pour des endroits sympas avec des jeunes enfants, des conseils,

à bientôt

Bernadette

Départ de Québec, Gare du palais, à bord d'un train VIA Rail. Changement de train à Montréal et ensuite un arrêt de 5h dans la belle ville de Toronto! Ensuite Toronto-Edmonton et finalement Edmonton-Banff (en bus). 3 nuits à Banff pour faire de la randonnée et visiter la ville. Banff-Edmonton, une journé à Edmonton, peut-être le West Edmonton mall et le Fort Edmonton Park. Edmonton-Jasper, toujours en train, et 4 jours à Jasper pour faire le plus de randonnée possible! Je poursuis avec Jasper-Vancouver, 4 nuits à Vancouver, randonnée, visite de la ville et voir la forêt des arbres géants! Dernière destination Vancouver-Tofino! 2 jours à Tofino, probablement que je vais faire une randonnée en cheval ou aller voir les baleines et peut-être un peu de plage. Ensuite c'est le retour à la maison Tofino-Vancouver-Toronto-Montréal-Québec. Toutes les nuits je les passerai dans des auberges de jeunesse (maximum 33$ la nuit!) Ça se passera du 30 avril 2009 au 23 mai! J'ai très hâte!

Alors, evidamment je serai seule tout le long du voyage, mais si vous avez envie de vous joindre à moi pour le voyage ou simplement pour une randonnée, vous êtes totalement la bienvenue!

Quelqu'un pourrai-t-il m'aider à trouver un moyen de voyager en train au Canada pour pas cher ?!

Je sais qu'avec VIA Rail il existe une « carte » nommée Canrailpass qui nous permet de prendre le train de façon illimité et d'utiliser certain autocar pendant une période de 30 jours (si j'ai bien compris), mais c'est un peu au dessus de mon budget (car je dois aussi prévoir de l'argent pour l'hotel, les restaurents, les activités, etc.). J'ai surtout l'intention de visiter l'ouest canadien (Colombie-Britanique et Alberta).

D'autre part, si la chance me sourit, j'aimerai bien traverser le Canada et les États-Unis (surtout le sud) en train et pour ça il y a avec VIA Rail la North America Rail Pass et c'est à peu près le même principe que la Canrailpass, mais ça aussi c'est trop cher pour moi (d'autant plus que je dois calculer la différence entre le dollar canadien et américan pour mes dépenses personnelles en sol américain...).

Donc, si quelqu'un connaît d'autres compagnies ferroviaires ou quelques trucs pour économiser, ça serait gentil de m'en faire part !!

Patrick D.

Bonjour, je compte traverser le canada d'est en ouest en train cet été, en m arrêtant en chemin pour visiter. ceux qui l ont déjà fait peuvent me donner quelques conseils? merci

🙂 Bonjour, quelqu'un a-t-il déjà traversé le Canada en train d'une côte à l'autre ? cela prend combien de temps ? Estce que c'est intéressant ? Ou ne vaut-il pas mieux le faire en voiture ?

Bonjour tout le monde !

J'ai toujours eu l'envie de faire ce voyage là en train. Mais pas d'un seul coup, en s'arrêtant 1 jour ou 2 en route, le temps de visiter les états du centre canadien et en prenant le train suivant pour continuer. Quelqu'un a t-il fait ça ?

Bonjour a tous !

(😉oui oui, je suis nouvelle sur ce site !)

Je suis etudiante a Montreal pour cette annee, et avant de revenir en France (😕non, je veux pas partir!!!), j'aimerai decouvrir les grands espaces de l'ouest Canadien...

Le theme sera "Montagne, faune sauvage... et faune sauvage" (ben oui, je suis etudiante en ecologie...), avec l'option "je fais avec les sous qu'il me reste".

Je prevois de partir au mois de mai, toute seule avec mon sac a dos, et peut etre 2 amies si j'arrive a les motiver. Je me suis renseignee sur le train qui traverse le continent, puisqu'il parait qu'il faut le faire au moins une fois dans sa vie ! En plus, en mai, on profite encore des tarifs basse saison.

Les Rocheuses sont une etape obligatoire et visiter l'ile de Vancouver me tentait, mais je ne sais pas du tout comment organiser mes etapes (est-ce une bonne idee de s'arreter avant Jasper ?). Et plus, dans les rocheuses, je me demandais s'il etait facile de se deplacer entre Jasper et Banff, et de se rendre au depart des sentiers (bus, navettes ???).... ou est-il indispensable de louer une voiture ?

Voila mon projet ! alors si quelqu'un a des conseils sur les lieux incontournables, ceux a eviter (on ne sait jamais...), et pourquoi pas sur l'observation de la faune locale... et aussi sur les auberges de jeunesse...

Ah oui, une derniere chose : quelle est la meteo au printemps ? Apres un hiver au Quebec, le froid ne fait pas peur... mais c'est la pluie qui serait genant !

Merci d'avance pour vorte aide, car on s'y perd un peu dans les guides !

Claire 🙂

Bonjour,

Je serais au Canada début Janvier pour un évènement auquel je doit partciper à Edmonton, et je trouve dommage de faire autant de chemin pour si peu de temps... De plus, le Canada m'intéresse beaucoup, et je m'en voudrait de louper cette opportunité de le découvrir.

Donc j'envisage d'allonger mon séjour, mais, examens obligent, ce serait en décembre. Je trouve l'offre de pass national viaRail assez attractive (surtout comparée aux tarifs aériens intra canadiens), et mon idée serait de passer 3-4 semaines, en faisant a peu pret toutes les grandes étaps sur le réseau ferroviaire (Hallifax, Québec, Montréal... Vancouver), plus un peu de nature hivernale dont je suis fan, à voir évidemment avec le temps dont je dispose.

Ma question, logique, est la suivante: est ce que je pourrais vraiment visiter les villes canadiennes durant cette période? Le froid ne me fait pas vraiment peur, et j'aime marcher bien emmitouflé, mais bon, mon expérience jusqu'a présent se limite aux piste de ski alpines (froides tout de meme...). Cependant, je n'aimerais pas me retrouver bloqué en auberge de jeunesse deux jours sur trois pour cause de tempete, froid polaire, ou autre perturbation hivernale.

Merci pour vos réponses,

Jean

Hi everyone,

Some French friends are visiting NYC (4/5 days around mid-May) from Montreal, Canada. They’ve got their eTA and ESTA approved!

Round-trip transport by bus.

Question: Is the I-94 form required, mandatory, and should it be filled out on the bus or in advance???

Thanks for your RECENT experiences!

See you, Jean.

Hi there,

We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon. We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre. Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?

Thanks!

Hi there, I know there are similar topics here and elsewhere, but they’re a few years old, and I need an up-to-date answer to make sure I don’t throw over 1000 € out the window. Thanks for your patience.

I’m planning a trip from France to Alberta/British Columbia, and I’m unsure about which bank card to use for the security deposit with the rental company (I’m thinking of going with AVIS).

I contacted Avis Canada, and they told me a credit card is absolutely required. I asked my bank for a credit card (a *real* credit card), but they only offered me a deferred debit card.

My question: For a rental with Avis Canada, is a Gold International Mastercard deferred debit card usable for the security deposit needed to finalize the rental? Is the "CREDIT" label enough? (Some cards say "CREDIT" and others say "CARTE DE CREDIT"—seems minor, but it’s actually a big deal in how the card works.)

I’ve seen conflicting info everywhere I look... My bank says it’s *usually* okay (the deferred debit card), while Avis Canada insists it *must* be a credit card, not debit—even when I mention the deferred debit card.

I know the whole credit card concept is already confusing, and on top of that, some sites say a deferred debit card counts as a credit card, while others say it doesn’t.

Thanks to anyone who can share a recent experience! Have a great day

hi Do you know of any travel insurance for someone with a pre-existing condition? Can a person who’s had a heart attack and is on medication get travel insurance? Thanks

Hi there,

I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!

Hello fellow travelers,

I’m considering a road trip (rental car) to explore the Canadian Rockies in September 2026, starting in Calgary and ending with about 10 days in Vancouver and the surrounding area. (Two weeks in the Rockies and a little under two weeks in Vancouver and nearby.)

I’d like to say that being a woman traveling alone doesn’t really bother me. That’s not the issue. Being a woman is just how it is, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon, but traveling solo is something I could fix by finding travel companions. However, I had a not-so-great experience in India with two girls who were total strangers at first and turned out to be quite annoying, so I’m a bit put off by the idea now.

My question is simple, assuming I do this trip alone: is it worth sticking *only* to driving? I have **zero** sense of direction—with a map, I’m hopeless. So, is it realistic to think, "With my GPS, I’ll just drive from Calgary to Vancouver and see what I see," since I don’t see myself hiking alone? I’m not easily scared, but I wouldn’t feel confident doing that solo. Unless all the sightseeing is done with a guide (but then, hello, the cost—my budget isn’t exactly overflowing).

What do you all think? Thanks for taking the time to read this. Take care and happy travels. Cheers, Régine

My wife and I just spent 3 weeks in Newfoundland. Rented a car from Quebec. Problem: we were stuck for 6 days because of Marine Atlantique and a ship breakdown. Only compensation was a free return trip refund. Visa Premier card doesn’t cover this kind of incident. Tip: fly in instead and rent a car locally. That said, Newfoundland is a stunning island for nature lovers. Food isn’t great, so it’s best to book accommodation with a kitchen and cook your own meals

Hi everyone, does anyone know how to get from Victoria to Tofino without a car? (ferry? Bus?) And once in Tofino, is it easy to get to Pacific Rim Park still without a car? Also, how do you get to Vancouver from Tofino afterward? Finally, do you know of any budget-friendly accommodation in Tofino? Thanks so much for your help!

Hi everyone,

I’m planning a trip to Canada this fall. I have 19 days total. The trip will start in Quebec, then continue to Gaspésie, New Brunswick, and finally Nova Scotia. I’ve already mapped out my itinerary, and it only leaves me with 3 days (including the departure day) in Nova Scotia. We’ll be flying out of Halifax for the return. That’s really not much time—just enough to see Halifax and the surrounding area.

I’d love to hear your thoughts: would it be better to cut some days from Gaspésie or New Brunswick to have more time in Nova Scotia? Do you think I’d be missing out by not spending more time in the region?

Thanks in advance to anyone who’s visited these parts and takes the time to reply.

Hi! I arrive in Vancouver on August 24, 2025, and I’m staying until Friday, August 29, 2025—the day I take *The Canadian* train to Toronto.

I’m exploring several things in Vancouver, including whale watching—if you’ve got any great tips, don’t hesitate! Thanks!

Hey everyone! We’re planning a trip to Canada this winter at the end of December for 14 days. We’ll have 3 checked bags and 3 carry-ons with us. We’re wondering what car category to rent so everything fits in the trunk. Would a car like the Ford Edge be enough? Or do we need a larger category like the Dodge Durango or GMC Yukon XL? Thanks in advance for your replies!

hi, I’m traveling to the United States via Canada. I’ve already arranged an AVE for the Canadian transit, but I’ve lost the email with the AVE number. Could you tell me how to retrieve this AVE number? Thanks in advance for your help

Hi everyone! I’m planning to spend about a week in Vancouver in September. I’d love all your tips for exploring the city to the fullest, plus recommendations for well-located hotels that are safe and not too expensive—since I’m traveling solo, it’s frustrating that rooms often cost the same whether it’s for one or two people...

Also, what are some great things to do outside Vancouver once I’m there?

Thanks for your suggestions!

After visiting Newfoundland Island, we took the ferry to Blanc-Sablon, a municipality located on the Lower North Shore in Quebec, Canada.

Instead of heading back to Quebec via Sydney in Nova Scotia, we decided to explore the Lower North Shore—the least-known region of Quebec—as well as Labrador, which is part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

From Blanc-Sablon, we drove to the municipality of Vieux-Fort via Route 138. This road ends in that municipality.

Afterward, we crossed Labrador to return to the Old Capital. Only one road allows this route. It wasn’t fully paved during our trip, but it is now.

We made stops in different areas to go on hikes that let us discover some incredible landscapes.

I hope this travel journal inspires you to venture into these stunning regions.

Videos are embedded throughout the summary. Click on the image to start the video.

Lower North Shore:

Lower North Shore - Blanc-Sablon - Brador Falls Lookout Lower North Shore - Blanc-Sablon - Astragalus Trail (Milk-Vetch Trail) Lower North Shore - Bonne-Espérance - Granny Hill Trail

Labrador:

Red Bay - Tracey Hill Trail Mary's Harbour - White Water Falls Trail Mary's Harbour - Gin Cove Hiking Trail Mary's Harbour - Dr. Moret Hiking Trail Happy Valley-Goose Bay - Birch Island Walk North West River - Sunday Hill Lookout Trail Churchill Falls - Bowdoin Canyon Nature Trail Labrador City - Tanya Lake Loop Trail Labrador City - Crystal Falls Hiking Trail

North Shore

North Shore - Manic 2, 3, 5 Hydroelectric Plants and Daniel-Johnson Dam Baie-Comeau - Pioneers Park Tadoussac Village

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More landscapes of the Lower North Shore, Labrador, and the North Shore

The Eastern region is a landscape of protected coasts and bays, charming little fishing villages, exceptional scenic routes, and hiking trails in the heart of preserved habitats where many migratory bird species live, including puffins.

Stretching from Cape Bonavista in the north, where John Cabot landed in 1497, to Fortune and Grand Bank in the south, this part of Newfoundland was the first to be discovered and settled.

Visiting this region is like stepping back in time and discovering the cultural and artistic richness of this province, all at a more relaxed pace.

Source: https://www.exploretnl.ca/region-est

Videos are embedded throughout the summary. Please click on the image to start the video.

Bonavista Peninsula - Trinity - Gun Hill Trail Bonavista Peninsula - Trinity East - Skerwink Trail Bonavista Peninsula - Elliston - Puffin viewing site Bonavista Peninsula - Elliston - Spillars Cove (Cable John Cove) Bonavista - Dungeon Provincial Park Bonavista - John Cabot Municipal Park Bonavista Peninsula - Cape Bonavista Lighthouse St. Lawrence - Cape Chapeau Rouge Trail

The Avalon Peninsula, located in the southeast of Newfoundland Island, isn't just a picturesque place—it's also teeming with natural wonders: icebergs, whales, migratory seabirds, and wild caribou.

It was the first region of the province to be settled. Moreover, it's rich in legends, traditions, and the history of the early adventurers who conquered the New World.

St. John's, the capital, is one of the oldest and easternmost cities in North America. With its colorful houses nestled in the heart of steep rocky hills, it has the traditional charm of a small port town.

Below are the hikes we did in this region. A link is attached to each hike to give you quicker access to the relevant information.

Videos are embedded throughout the summary. Please click on the image to start the video.

Chance Cove Coastal Hiking Trail Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve Holyrood - Salmonier Nature Park La Manche Provincial Park - Suspension Bridge Trail Cape Spear - Lighthouse Trail St. John's - Deadman's Bay Trail Quidi Vidi - Sugarloaf Trail St. John's - Signal Hill National Historic Site St. John's - North Head Trail Loop - Signal Hill Salmon Cove - Salmon Cove Sands Provincial Park

A land of adventure, the central region of Newfoundland is a vast area of dense forests and rugged coastlines.

To the north, between April and June, icebergs from Greenland drift along the famous "Iceberg Alley."

Inland, forests, lakes, and rivers dominate—once precious resources for Indigenous peoples and European settlers.

To the east lies Terra-Nova National Park and its typical habitat, made up of islands, ponds, bogs, and forests.

Finally, the southern coast, dotted with spectacular fjords, is home to several isolated fishing villages as well as the Miawpukek First Nation of Conne River, the province’s only recognized reserve.

Source: https://www.exploretnl.ca/region-centre

Below is a list of the hikes we did in this region. Each hike has a link attached so you can quickly access more information about it.

Videos are embedded throughout the summary. Click on the image to start the video.

King's Point - Alexander Murray Trail Grand Falls-Windsor - Thunder Brook Falls Trail King's Point - Rattling Brook Falls Trail Harbour Breton - Gun Hill Lookout Trail Harbour Breton - Deadman's Cove Trail Harbour Breton - Rocky Point Lighthouse Trail Harbour Breton Community Dildo Run Provincial Park - Black Head Trail Twillingate - Lower Little Harbour Trail Twillingate - Rockcut Twillingate Trails Twillingate - Lower Head Loop Trail Twillingate - Cuckhold's Point Trail Twillingate - Top of Twillingate Trail Terra-Nova National Park - Mill Cove Lookout Trail Eastport - Sandy Cove Lookout Trail

INTRODUCTION

Creating a masterpiece like Gros Morne National Park wasn’t done overnight. So, when you first discover this extraordinary place, it’s easy to understand why Mother Nature took over 485 million years to bring it to life.

Here, glacial valleys, forests, rugged coastline, beaches, and peat bogs follow one another and intertwine to form a unique ecosystem, one that’s rare in the world. After all, this is where geologists found tangible evidence of the theory of continental drift, and it’s one of the few places on Earth where you can see—and even walk on—the Earth’s mantle. This site is a true celebration of the raw, enigmatic power and beauty of the physical world.

Designated a national park in 1973 and later a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, it’s an 1,805 km² playground just waiting for the adventurer in you. Whether you’re traveling solo, with family, or with friends, for a few days or several weeks, you won’t run out of things to do here.

Source: https://www.exploretnl.ca/parc-national-gros-morne

The hikes we did in this region are listed below. Each hike has a link so you can quickly access more information about it.

Videos are embedded throughout the summary. Click on the image to start the video.

Stanleyville Trail Trout River Pond Trail Trout River Pond Trail (Return) Green Gardens Trail Tablelands Trail Scenic Route 431 Lookout Hills Trail Southeast Brook Falls Trail Gros Morne Mountain Trail (James Callaghan Trail) Berry Hill Trail Baker's Brook Falls Trail Berry Hill Pond Trail Western Brook Pond Trail Boat Tour on Western Brook Pond Steve’s Trail Shallow Bay Beach

INTRODUCTION

Trip taken in 2021, but still relevant for exploring the island of Newfoundland.

We went on multiple hikes in this Canadian province, which offers a unique and breathtaking landscape.

GPS coordinates: 46.20884, -60.24498 Marine Atlantic Ferry

To do this, we traveled to North Sydney, Nova Scotia, to board a Marine Atlantic ferry that took us to Port aux Basques in Newfoundland. The crossing takes about 7 hours.

The ferry *Highlanders* features spacious cabins for two or four people, a restaurant, a retail store, and a play area for kids.

The reclining seats are comfortable and include a headphone jack and a USB charging port.

We went out on the open-air panoramic observation deck several times to admire the Atlantic Ocean, hoping to spot some marine wildlife. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any.

This short video gives you an overview of the facilities. For more details, I invite you to check out Marine Atlantic’s website at the following address: https://www.marineatlantique.ca/.

https://youtu.be/oV9_7AcJnEQ

Hi everyone,

We’d like some info on insurance for our RV—it’s a 2024 heavy vehicle, and we’re having trouble finding coverage for a 6-month trip through Canada, Alaska, and the USA. If anyone knows an insurance company that offers this kind of policy, please share the details with us.

Hi there, We’re 4 adults heading to Montreal on June 13 for 15 days to explore eastern Canada, moving between accommodations. We need a vehicle with enough trunk space for 4 checked bags (24 kg each). Which model should we rent, and which rental company do you recommend (preferably at Montreal Airport)? Thanks to anyone who can help us figure this out—it’s trickier than it seems since car models in Canada aren’t the same as in Europe! Nicolas