Transportation in Canada
Transport in Canada is a developed network of air, water, pipeline, bus communications.
Major modes of transport in Canada
- Public transport: it is represented by buses and metro. Depending on the municipality, payment can be made in cash (it is advisable to have the necessary amount with you for the calculation) or tickets (you need to take care of their purchase in advance). If during one trip you plan to change to another bus or after the metro use the bus services, you should take a transfer ticket from the driver or from the machine at the metro station (you will continue the trip without additional expenses). Since Canada has a very well developed network of intercity bus routes, they can be used to cross the entire country, as well as to get to the United States on special buses that make daily flights..
- Rail transport: it is recommended to purchase special passes for traveling on trains. For example, if you are planning to travel in Alaska and British Columbia, you should buy the Alaska Pass (depending on your needs and the cost of this rail pass, it will be valid for 8, 15, 22 days), and in the southern provinces of Canada (Ontario, Quebec) on VIA Rail - Corridorpass (you can use it to make 7 trips over 10 days). Those wishing to admire the Montreal River and various lakes are recommended to take a ride along the Sault Sainte-Marie - Eaton - Hearst route..
- Air Transport: Domestic flights (operated by Canadian Airlines and Air Canada) provide access to almost all large and medium-sized cities. But the prices for air tickets are 1.5-2 times higher than in the USA.
Taxi
Taxi services in the country are quite expensive, so it is advisable to resort to them if you need to cover a short distance (the price depends on the distance and travel time). It should be noted that baggage is carried free of charge..
Car rent
To resolve issues related to car rental (you need to have a credit card, international driver's license), you can contact such rental offices as Hertz, Avis, Thrifty, Budget. It should be borne in mind that in some states the use of radar detectors is prohibited, and in the province of Ontario - studded tires.
Despite the enormous size of the country, moving around Canada, even over long distances, is not problematic: the travelers have at their disposal trains, planes, buses ...
