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10 / Canada essentials
CANADA 101
the essentials Canada is in demand and ready to meet the expectations of clients in 2022. Below are our essential starting pointers as to why Canada is perfectly positioned to fulfil that dream trip
Flight options There are non-stop, direct flights available between Sydney and Vancouver on Air Canada and Qantas. Air Canada’s direct flight between Brisbane and Vancouver is slated to restart in 2022.
Time difference The flight time between Sydney and Vancouver is around 14 hours. Time difference between Australian Eastern Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time (in Canada’s west) is 19 hours during Daylight Saving Time: 09.00 on a Monday in Vancouver is 04.00 on the following Tuesday in Sydney.
Languages Canada is both an English- and French-speaking destination – an interesting cultural mix for visitors. French is the mother tongue of 7.2 million Canadians (about 20% of the population), with most of these living in Québec.
Infrastructure Canada boasts both a modern health system and a well-developed road, transport and tourism infrastructure – which makes travelling around the country easy and a pleasure. Driving is relatively stress-free – and very scenic! Many highways are framed by mountains, forests or oceanic views.
Australia/Canada Australians and Canadians share the same friendly demeanour and selfdeprecating sense of humour. Visitors are guaranteed a warm and genuine welcome – and this will be more evident than ever after many missed months of tourism due to the pandemic.
Indigenous tourism A burgeoning Indigenous tourism industry makes for unique and authentic experiences. In every province and territory, festivals, events and immersive experiences showcase the culture and history of Canada’s First Peoples through a unique and authentic Indigenous lens (for more on these, see pages 26/27).
Unique culture However, Canada is still a unique country with its very own diverse history, traditions, sports – such as hockey, curling and lacrosse – and activities, culture, cuisine and, most importantly, people.
Typically Canadian
Road trips From iconic mountainous highways in the west to meandering picturesque lighthouse routes in the east, Canada’s breathtaking road trips take Eye-Spy to a whole new level!
These cultural traditions are also illustrated in major annual events. These include the Calgary Stampede, a celebration of the Canadian West and its pioneering spirit featuring rodeos, parades, concerts and more, and the
New France Festival in Québec City, which celebrates the arrival of the first Europeans and includes costumes artistic, and culinary events. Across the country, world-class museums feature arts and crafts that pay homage to Canada’s nature, sweeping landscapes and mosaic of cultures.
Fabulous food Lobsters, halibut, bison, wild foraged mushrooms, Alberta steak, French Canadian maple syrup, oysters, scallops, and berries all contribute to an exciting culinary scene being driven by internationally trained chefs. Then there is some of the best Chinese, Japanese, and Korean food outside of Asia. For something more homely, warm up with a hot chocolate and a beavertail (a type of donut) or tuck into a plate of poutine (cheese curd and gravy served over chips).
Room to move Canada offers space –
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