Canada
Canada
📋 Key Facts
| Capital | Ottawa |
| Region | North America, Americas |
| Population | 41,651,653 |
| Languages | English, French |
| Best Time to Visit | Jun–Sep (summer) |
| Timezones | UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:30 |
🛂 Visa Requirements for Australians
⚠️ Visa/Permit Required
Maximum Stay
6 months
eTA required (online, ~CAD 7)
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💸 Daily Travel Costs (AUD)
Estimated per-person daily spend including accommodation, food, transport & activities
Budget
~$109Mid-Range
~$233Luxury
~$620🧮 Trip Cost Estimate
| Duration | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | $760 | $1,628 | $4,340 |
| 14 days | $1,519 | $3,255 | $8,680 |
| 21 days | $2,279 | $4,883 | $13,020 |
Estimates based on typical traveller spending. Excludes flights.
📈 AUD to CAD — 12 Month Trend
| Date | 1 AUD = |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-24 | 0.8819 CAD |
| 2025-05-24 | 0.8917 CAD |
| 2025-06-24 | 0.8897 CAD |
| 2025-07-24 | 0.8986 CAD |
| 2025-08-24 | 0.8976 CAD |
| 2025-09-24 | 0.9148 CAD |
| 2025-10-24 | 0.9111 CAD |
| 2025-11-24 | 0.9100 CAD |
| 2025-12-24 | 0.9179 CAD |
| 2026-01-24 | 0.9445 CAD |
| 2026-02-24 | 0.9683 CAD |
| 2026-03-24 | 0.9594 CAD |
💡 Exchange Rate Insight — AUD to CAD
Best Rate (12m)
0.9683
Feb 2026
Worst Rate (12m)
0.8819
Apr 2025
Current
0.9594
Mar 2026
12m Average
0.9191
✅ Above average
Now is a relatively good time to exchange AUD to CAD. The current rate is above the 12-month average.
🧳 Travel Tips for Australians Visiting Canada
- Travel Advisory: Exercise normal safety precautions — always check Smartraveller before booking
- Visa: eTA required (online, ~CAD 7)
- Currency: The local currency is Canadian dollar (CAD). At current rates, 100 AUD ≈ 96 CAD
- Best time to visit: Jun–Sep (summer)
- Languages: English, French
- Budget: Expect to spend ~$233 AUD/day for a mid-range trip
- Time zones: UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:30
- Travel insurance: Always get comprehensive travel insurance. Medicare does not cover you overseas (except in most countries)
🛡️ Travel Insurance for Canada
Medicare does not cover Australians overseas. Get comprehensive travel insurance before your trip to Canada.
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