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Canada calls with vast landscapes and endless routes, perfect for WHV travellers seeking freedom and connection. This guide shows the best ways to move—plane, train, bus, hitchhike, or van life—and offers tips on costs and safety for budget travel. From rail passes to van life tips, this guide links practical resources, safety notes, and real-world stories to help you plan with confidence—Discover the full guide and map your route.
Table of contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Travelling by air in Canada
- Chapter 3: Travelling by bus in Canada
- Chapter 4: Travelling by train in Canada
- Chapter 5: Hitchhiking in Canada
- Chapter 6: Ridesharing in Canada
- Chapter 7: “Van life” to explore Canada
- Chapter 8: Driving a rental across Canada
- Chapter 9: Ride a motorcycle across Canada
- Chapter 10: Crossing Canada by bike or on foot
Introduction
Crossing Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific or even from the US border to the northmost regions is a fun challenge many backpackers put at the top of their bucket list.
There are plenty of ways to get around this huge country, from more common types of transportation to other more… ahem, unique. Read this guide to explore your options and plan your trip to Canada!
But first, keep in mind that Canada is a big, big country. This is how long it takes to travel between these cities by plane, by train and by car.
| Trip | By plane | By train (if available) |
By car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal – Vancouver | 5.5 hr | 4 days + 10 hr |
47 hr |
| Montreal – Calgary | 4.75 hrs | N/A |
37 hr |
| Edmonton – Toronto | 4 hrs | 2 days + 12 hr |
34 hrs |
| Toronto – Montreal | 1.25 hrs | 5 hrs |
5.5 hr |
| Toronto – Whitehorse | 8 hrs | N/A |
55 hrs |
| Moncton – Quebec City | 3.5 hr | 14.75 hr |
7.25 hrs |
| Vancouver – Winnipeg | 2.75 hr | 2 days + 5 hr |
23 hrs |
| Ottawa – Montreal | 40 min | 2 hrs |
2 hrs |
| Halifax – Quebec City | 3.25 hrs | 19 hrs |
9.5 hrs |
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