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rain gear   Vancouver

rain gear, Vancouver

 31 Reviews  I walked out of the airport terminal and into a light rain. As we got downtown the rain was getting heavier, but the locals weren't even hurrying to get out of it. Most of them hadn't even broken out... 

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Warm clothes   Montreal

Warm clothes, Montreal

 23 Reviews  Many people think about keeping their "core" warm, but what about the lower half? There are some really great fitting and comfortable jeans available that keep you warm. They are called Winter Blues... 

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Winter, summer & rain gear   Quebec

Winter, summer & rain gear, Quebec

 20 Reviews  Quebec City is one of Canada's snowiest cities. On average, we receive 3 m of snow every year but the 2007-2008 winter was our snowiest ever, with about 5.6 m of snow!! It is not rare to see the first... 

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Weather   Ottawa

Weather, Ottawa

 15 Reviews  Waterproof shoes, don't forget weatherproof paste. Waterproof coat etc; you will have make your car ice/snow-free more than once. Anti-flu, anti-cold stuff (I prefer Fisherman's Friend). Some... 

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Cold in Winter - Mosquitoes in Summer   Winnipeg

Cold in Winter - Mosquitoes in Summer, Winnipeg

 10 Reviews  We all know that traveling with small children can be tricky. If you want to avoid bringing everything with you that your baby or toddler might need when they are away from home, consider renting baby... 

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Bring Camera & Film   Banff National Park

Bring Camera & Film, Banff National Park

 3 Reviews  Unless you like paying C$20 per day each, you can leave your backpack at home but a day pack is essential in this hiking paradise. Bring good sturdy hiking boots and comfy socks to handle the rocky... 

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climate preparation   Vancouver

climate preparation, Vancouver

 12 Reviews  Summer in Vancouver is glorious. Everyone's out at the beach, or boating, or hiking in the parks, or playing beach volleyball, going out camping, exploring the local islands, sitting on restaurant... 

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Camera   Montreal

Camera, Montreal

 2 Reviews  If you come in the wintertime (especially December to February), be prepared for what can be brutal cold. Bring appropriate clothing, which should include a warm jacket, gloves, a hat and scarf. ... 

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Travel guides & Dictionaries   Quebec

Travel guides & Dictionaries, Quebec

 3 Reviews  Before I go on any trip, I always make sure to purchase a travel guidebook, epecially from the National Geographic Traveler series. They not only provide me with important information and advice, but... 

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camera gear   Vancouver

camera gear, Vancouver

 5 Reviews  Binoculars or Telescope To Cruise to ALASKA Rainwear Lots of film Beachwear & Gear would be cool, Nice beaches in Vancouver & POOL on the Ship SEA SICKNESS PILLS ! Carry a bell so the Bears know... 

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Books   Montreal

Books, Montreal

 2 Reviews  To explore Quebecs big cities Montreal and Quebec City an up to date guidebook is very useful. I had the Fodors guide, which is updated every year. It describes the things to see and do and lists... 

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by Nikkers

Always bring bug spray!!! Don't be stubborn and say that you wont need it- YOU WILL!!!!

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by RSM79

Depending on when you go, it can be really, really cold. Bring a fleece or two. Mittens, hat, scarf, wool socks.

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by Rudylive

In the winter dress warm. Don't forget bug spray

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by newfie73

Take all kinds of clothing especially rain gear cause you never know what the weather will bring! Just bring your camera and a good attitude!! lol

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by liz_kay

If you are coming to Canada between late October and early mid March be sure to bring lots of warm clothing!!

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by wannabe6

When visiting the west coast be sure to bring your rain gear

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by Fizzbot

Warm clothing for the winter month's, it gets very cold.

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by Dolfijntje

Depending on the type of trip you take! Camping

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by ddijak

For December, must bring thermal long johns and insulated boots. Recommend down parka with hood, thermal headband, thermal gloves

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by cobrioc

Bring extra film

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Top 3 Hotels in Canada

Residence Inn Toronto Downtown / Entertainment District  Toronto

 4 Reviews and 508 Opinions  I like it really much. Very clean, personnel was very professional, the suites are like a real home... 

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Opus Hotel  Vancouver

 5 Reviews and 653 Opinions  A contemporary hotel located in the very cosmopolitan Yaletown. Top-notch service from a very... 

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Le Square Phillips Hotel  Montreal

 5 Reviews and 696 Opinions  The stay was unremarkable. The hotel was drab. Dark, old, office building appearance. Our bedroom... 

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Q:  Hi, I'm traveling to Vancouver next week, and I wondered if anyone knows whether there might be a problem with withdrawing... 

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A: The only issue that you may run into is trying to withdraw money from a machine that is not part of the Visa network. Most Canadian banks are on this network; the only... 

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