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CANADA.

Staggeringly large and home to some distinctly diverse regions, Canada is a rich tapestry of contrasting cities and landscapes. The country is truly enormous and packed with all sorts of amazing places waiting to be discovered. As you move between the different provinces, you might be surprised to find the culture changing almost as drastically as the landscape. From Celtic and French influence on the east coast and English in the west, you might need to sometimes stop and ask yourself if you are in Canada. Wildlife lovers will be enthralled by the country’s huge open spaces, sprawling forests and diverse animal life.

Planning a Canada holiday? Connect with a Canada holiday travel specialist to create your dream holiday.

Flight time.

The flight from Auckland to Canada varies depending on the city you're flying into, but you can fly non-stop in just about 13 hours.

Best time to go.

Summer (June to August) offers the warmest weather and is ideal for exploring the national parks, lakes, and cities. September to October is perfect for witnessing the stunning autumn colours, especially in regions like Ontario and Quebec.

Time difference.

Canada spans multiple time zones. For example, Vancouver (Pacific Time) is 19 hours behind New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, GMT +12), while Toronto (Eastern Time) is 16 hours behind. This significant time difference will require some adjustment, especially after a long flight.

Our Canada travel blogs

On a Solo'ish adventure

Got an inner urge to get out and explore, but none of your travel buddies can make it happen? One big misconception is that you must be single if you’re travelling alone.

Our tip picks of where to see the Northern Lights

The Northern Lights, also known by their more scientific name Aurora Borealis have fascinated people for centuries.

Luxury glamping in British Columbia

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All Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer!

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Go to an ice-hockey match in Canada

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Bear watching & luxury glamping in British Columbia

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Hidden gems you'll love in the Americas

When planning a great American adventure, the sheer size of both continents can be overwhelming. To help, we suggest the next places you’ll love, based on better known places you might have already enjoyed!

The ultimate Canadian to-do list

Not to worry—we’ve got picks for what’s most unmissable in this incredible place. Oh wait, did you think you’d be reading about wearing head-to-toe denim?

How to ski the Canadian Rockies

With one of the longest ski seasons in North America, there’s a slice of white for every snow-lover. Banff National Park is home to three resorts: Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort and Mt. Norquay, collectively known as SkiBig3.

Six places to see the Northern lights

The aurora borealis are an otherworldly lightshow, a watercolour painting of the night skies that astonishes anyone lucky enough to stand beneath.

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House of Travel Westport

Brigitta Moore

House of Travel Northlink (formerly Northlands)

I really do have a passion for travel especially visiting new destinations.

I very rarely spend my holidays at home. I'm usually on a plane with husband Mike - suitcases over packed as usual.

We enjoy being active on holiday - walking 800 kms across Spain on the Camino, biking through Latvia and Estonia.

I equally enjoy a good beach holiday such as Santorini, Fiji and Queensland.

We also manage to fit in visiting children and grandchildren in London, Hong Kong and Sydney.

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House of Travel The Square

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I believe exploring the globe should be accessible for everyone, and I'm here to help make that happen for you. With my passion for globetrotting, I'm looking forward to collaborating to create your dream journey, and make the world your personalised adventure by crafting each destination as a chapter that resonates uniquely with you.

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