Planning first trip to Canada. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 12 days
Tips appreciated.
Where to stay in Canada — hotel recommendations
Started by LondonPunter · 6 Mar 2026 · 1211 views
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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8 Mar 2026 at 18:28
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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9 Mar 2026 at 12:03
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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11 Mar 2026 at 11:38
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to download an offline map.
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11 Mar 2026 at 18:50
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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Thanks for sharing. Did you use freelancers or find girls online?
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12 Mar 2026 at 18:42
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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13 Mar 2026 at 12:36
This matches my experience. Canada is a solid destination.
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15 Mar 2026 at 10:18
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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16 Mar 2026 at 10:43
Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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17 Mar 2026 at 00:52
Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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20 Mar 2026 at 14:50
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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