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Travel to Canada from Singapore: More Than Just A Maple Syrup Extraordinaire

Traveloka SG

14 Apr 2022 - 7 min read

Canada, or the Great White North, is a country in the Northern part of America. It is the second-largest country in the world. Ottawa is the capital state of Canada, while Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are the largest metropolitan cities in Canada.

Many things make Canada a precious gem in this world; from its beautiful scenery to the largest producer of maple syrup that is heavily produced in Quebec.

Their maple syrup is as popular as their next-level politeness. They could easily be the most polite country out there, which makes it a great opportunity to experience their hospitality on your next travel to Canada from Singapore.

What are the latest COVID-19 Travel Requirements to Travel to Canada?

Below are some of the travel requirements to Canada. You can get further information from Traveloka COVID-19 Requirements and Information:

Vaccination status - Generally, you need to be vaccinated to travel to Canada.

Proof of vaccination - The Smart Health Cards (SHC) issued by any Canadian province. SHCs can also be digitally verified on the SMART Health Card Verifier app.

Travel history - Travellers must have only travelled to other VTL countries or regions in the last 7 days before their intended plan to go to Canada.

COVID-19 testing proof - Travellers must provide proof of pre-departure test: (i) PCR/ART test within 72 hours before departure; (ii) Professionally administered or observed Antigen test taken outside of Canada no more than 1 day before travel date.

How to Fly to Canada from Singapore?

Great news for Singaporeans, the Canadian government has exempted Singapore from having to apply for a visa when visiting Canada. Only the Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required for those entering via air.

What are the Top Airlines Operating to Canada?

It will take up to 15 hours for a direct flight from Singapore to Canada from major airlines out there.

Currently, only one airline flies directly from Singapore to Canada - Singapore Airlines. Usually, this may cost more than SGD 1,000 for a one-way flight ticket to Canada.

Alternative options are connecting flights. Some of the airlines that operate as such are Qatar Airways, where there will be transit at Doha and taking the connecting flight to Canada via Air Canada.

There are other airlines that provide transit flights as well. Some of them are Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and also Korean Air. Normally these flights would cost around SGD 1,300 to SGD 1,900.

What are the Best Places to Visit in Canada?

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is made up of three waterfalls:

the Horseshoe Falls or the Canadian Falls,

the American Falls,

and also the Bridal Veil Falls.

Niagara Falls was formed back in the last ice age when the glaciers receded at the end of Wisconsin glaciation. That has caused the water from the Great Lakes to carve a path through the Niagara Escarpment and head towards the Atlantic Ocean.

The Horseshoe Falls is the largest of the three. It is around 57 metres high and 790 metres wide. It is located on the border of two countries: Canada and the United States of America. The other two falls, which are smaller, are located in the United States in the state of New York.

Horseshoe Falls is the most powerful waterfall, too. This has been proven from its flow rate.

It is also a valuable source of hydroelectric power.

Niagara Falls was a source of power even from back in 1750 due to its powerful flow rate. Throughout the years, the hydropower plant has been evolved to ensure the conservation of the falls too.

Things to know:

Horseshoe Falls is also the main tourist destination among the three falls.

There is a cruise that can bring visitors into the water canal closer to the waterfalls.

There is also an observation deck that offers the highest view of the falls.

Banff National Park & the Rocky Mountains

The oldest national park in Canada is the Banff National Park which is located in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta.

The park is 6,641 square kilometres of land, consisting of mountain terrains, glaciers, ice fields, a wide range of forests, and alpine landscapes.

This park has been categorised to have a subarctic climate where it is cold and snowy in winters and is mild during summers.

Due to the location of the park at a higher altitude, it influences the climate and causes a lower temperature. It also causes the park to have greater snowfalls.

Note about its weather:

It has been recorded that the park can get up to 234 centimeters of snow on average every year.

The temperature of this park during winters can drop to −15 °C, and the highest is only −5 °C.

On days with more wind, the temperature may drop to −20 °C or −30 °C.

On a daily basis, the average temperature is only seven °C and can rise up to 22 °C during summers.

Due to the vast area of this park, the ecosystem remains intact where animals such as the grizzly bear, cougar, wolverine, elk, bighorn sheep, and moose can still be found there.

Other than that, there is a large variety of bird species that live in the forest here. There is also a minority number of reptiles and amphibians that can be found too.

Ottawa

Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. The city got its name from an Algonquin indigenous group that has the meaning 'to trade'.

The city is mostly known as a political center of Canada due to the parliament being situated here, Parliament Hill.

It is also a tourist attraction as it is located on a hill that gives a good view of the city. There is also a fountain in there that never freezes, even during winter.

There is a Centennial Flame, which is lit by natural gas up until today. Many considered it as a wish fountain for visitors.

Things to know:

Ottawa has an attraction called The Rideau Canal. Sitting at 202 kilometers long, it is the world's largest outdoor ice-skating rink.

It is now the oldest working canal system in North America.

It has also been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The water would freeze over during winter, making it the largest skating rink that some might even use to commute to work. While during summer, many would ride a bike or jog around it.

What are the Travel Tips to Remember When Travelling to Canada?

Be aware of Canada’s wildlife.

As Canada has several national parks with a wide variety of ecosystems, bears are definitely listed as one of them.

Grizzly and black bears are among those that have been seen in the parks, especially during summer.

Therefore, when being in the national parks, it is important to be vigilant of the surroundings as bears can be very dangerous.

For those who visit Churchill, you may need to be on the lookout for polar bears. They can camouflage well with the snow and are known to stalk humans actively.

Prepare for different weather conditions.

Winter in Canada can be extreme that could lead to avalanches and snowstorms.

It is also common for the temperature and climate in Canada to differ based on the location because of how vast the country is.

It is better to do prior research before heading to a specific city.

Transportation.

Canada has an excellent public transportation system. For interstate travels, the most common ones would be the bus, airplane, and trains.

Most of the locals would opt for the bus but getting the cheapest can take a while.

As for transportation within the major cities and town; bus, trams, light rail system, and underground trains is the optimum choice.

A transit pass would make each travel slightly cheaper as you may get unlimited use of public transportation for a certain period of time.

These tickets or passes can be bought at convenience stores, transit stations, or the bus driver himself.

Water safety.

During summer, many would go swimming as Canada has the world’s largest coastline. There are a lot of places where you can go swimming.

There are also many freshwater lakes in Canada. Despite the many lakes and oceans available to be explored, it is best to go to a place where there are people.

The currents in the ocean can be strong; therefore, unless you are a strong swimmer, it is best to have someone with you or a guide if you want to go swimming in the ocean.

The cliffs at the oceanside in Canada are very rocky. It is not advisable to dive headfirst.

A common rule to be remembered is not to jump in to save a drowning friend. The wrong technique can result in you being pulled down by the drowning person. This can result in two casualties.

It is best to call the emergency line at 911, similar to the United States.

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