Canada Travel

Orléans Express is the prominent bus line serving the province of Quebec. The site makes it easy to plan your trip, and find answers to questions such as, “Can I travel with my pet?” in its “FAQ” section.

Acadian bus is a subsidiary of Orléans Express, and their Web sites have similar designs. Acadian serves the provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

DRL Coachlines is the leader in bus transportation for the Newfoundland region. See the “NL Schedule” section to book your trip. The company also provides tours of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Greyhound can meet most of your needs throughout Canada. Find trips on Greyhound for Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan and the Yukon Territory.

VIA Rail Canada is a great way to get around the country. This government-operated train connects you to popular Canadian destinations fairly quickly. Choose your language and insert the necessary travel information to get started.

Ontario Northland doesn’t criss-cross Canada like VIA Rail Canada but it’s one of the other major railways in the country. Based in Ontario, a great majority of its rails are in Ontario.

Trail Canada offers some great suggestions and caveats about driving through Canada. The article warns you to keep an eye out for wildlife, and beware of hungry bears. Find car rentals and connect to other car rental sites.

411.ca is a Canadian local search engine. This page lists taxi and limo companies throughout Canada, including those with service from airports. Company Web sites, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers are provided in a well-organized, easy-to-read format. You can narrow the search down by location in the “Refine Your Search” box, located in the left-hand sidebar.

Momondo is a relatively new flight search engine that gathers the best prices from more than 440 airlines and travel agencies. The site is brightly colored and has a clear, easy-to-navigate interface. Also consult Momondo’s feature articles, including this one about festivals in Quebec.

Expedia has been around for a while, helping travelers research, plan, and purchase entire trips, or just find a flight. Expedia also has handy tools like a "Flight Fare Calendar," showing the best time to buy tickets, and “Fare Alert,” which sends fares directly to your desktop.

Air Canada Jazz operates mostly within Canada, but does have some service to the United States. This airline takes you essentially anywhere in Canada, with extensive service in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, as well as some of the more remote locations.

Air Creebec is based in Val-d’Or, Quebec. The airline has flights throughout Quebec and parts of Ontario, to and from both large and small cities and towns. Flight schedules are provided online, but to book, you must call the company. The site has flashy features and an unorthodox design, which may take a bit of patience to adjust to the first time you visit. You can always call if the site proves too frustrating.

Bearskin Airlines focuses on northern Ontario. The airline flies from main cities such as Ottawa to the more remote cities and towns of northern Ontario and Manitoba.

WestJet , one of the most popular Canadian airlines, is based on low-cost American models like Southwest Airlines and Morris Air. WestJet primarily serves western Canada but you can also find it in some of the major eastern hubs. While New York is not one of its cities, the airline does include Honolulu, Maui, Kona, Los Angeles, Palm Springs (seasonal), Las Vegas, Phoenix (seasonal), Tampa, Orlando, Fort Myers (seasonal) and Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach (seasonal).