Canada without a car
Canada may be overshadowed by its southern neighbour the United States with regards to its reputation for car dependency, but it is nevertheless still a very car-dependent country. Most adult Canadians own cars, and a driver's licence is the most common form of photo identification for Canadians. Getting around Canada without a car outside the cores of its large cities can still be quite difficult, and often requires careful planning in advance.
UnderstandCanada's northern geography, relatively small population, and large size means that its cities are all concentrated in a few corridors with large expanses of near-empty land between it.
Get aroundS. The experience is often far from pleasant.
Good cities
Manageable cities
Difficult citiesThe experience in suburban areas on the outskirts of even Canada's good cities can rival that of Canada's difficult cities.
Other popular destinationsMany of Canada's famed natural attractions are only accessible by car, but there are a few options available for accessing some of Canada's national parks without a car.
See also
Sources and licences
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