Canada

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Welcome to Canada!

Discover Canada’s best wheelchair-accessible travel destinations, from vibrant cities to breathtaking national parks. This guide provides essential information on accessible transportation, accommodations, and attractions, making it easy for wheelchair users to explore Canada’s diverse landscapes and rich culture. Whether you’re drawn to Toronto’s lively arts scene, Vancouver’s scenic waterfront, or Banff’s majestic Rockies, each destination offers accessible experiences for travelers of all abilities. Plan your Canadian adventure with confidence, and enjoy everything from city sightseeing to nature retreats.

Thousand Islands National Park, Ontario, Canada Wheelchair Tips

Thousand Islands National Park, nestled along the St. Lawrence River in Ontario, is a lesser-known Canadian treasure that offers serene

Greyhound Bus Travel as a Wheelchair User

Traveling by Greyhound bus can be an affordable and convenient option, and the company has taken steps to make their

Winter Wheelchair Accessible Travel Destinations

Winter travel brings about a special kind of beauty, and wheelchair accessible destination make it possible for everyone to enjoy

Indigenous + Cultural Heritage Sites Accessible Travel

Exploring indigenous and cultural heritage sites offers a unique way to learn about history and tradition. This expanded guide features

Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia

Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia is an underrated gem that deserves to be highlighted for wheelchair travelers.

Nova Scotia, Canada Wheelchair Travel Tips

Nova Scotia, known for its rugged coastline, historic sites, and charming small towns, is a top destination for travelers looking

Top 6 Scenic Train Rides + Wheelchair Travel

Embarking on a scenic train ride is one of the most relaxing and awe-inspiring ways to experience the beauty of

Great Lake Cruises Wheelchair Travel Guide

Cruising the Great Lakes offers a fantastic way to explore stunning landscapes and vibrant cities with comfort and accessibility. This

Accessible Eco-Tourism: Top Sustainable Destinations for Wheelchair Users

Eco-tourism offers an incredible way to experience the beauty of nature while supporting the environment and local communities. For wheelchair

Canada Wheelchair Accessible Outdoor Lodging

Canada’s vast landscapes, from its rugged mountains to serene lakes and vibrant cities, offer a range of accessible accommodations. Here’s

Vancouver, Canada Accessible Attractions

I love Vancouver. The sustainable design of the city filled with friendly, diverse people makes it a model city of

Montreal, Canada Guide + Tips

The city of Montreal in the Quebec Province is one of the most visited destinations in Canada with lots of

Top 15 Family-Friendly Wheelchair-Accessible Destinations in the World

These destinations provide something for everyone, making family travel both accessible and enjoyable. Whether you’re planning a thrilling theme park

Québec, Canada Accessible Snowmobiling Tour

A snowmobiling holiday tour with Artic Adventure is usually seven days, six nights with four days of snowmobiling guaranteed in

Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada

I spent three nights at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort in British Columbia, Canada while my wife attended business meetings

Montreal, Canada to NYC Train

Using Amtrak you can take the train to travel between New York City and Montreal, Canada, which takes approximately eleven

Montreal, Canada: Embassy Suites Hotel

The Embassy Suites Hotel is located a street away from the famous Notre Dame Cathedral on the edge of Old

Ontario, Canada Beach Resort

Oasis by the Bay Vacation Resort is open year-round and is located in Wasaga Beach, Ontario is a subsidiary of

Montreal, Canada Westin Hotel

The Westin Hotel in Montreal, Canada is across the street from the Palace de Congress right by the popular tourist

Montreal Transportation in Quebec, Canada

Overall, accessibility is an afterthought in Montreal, Canada. It is possible to navigate around Montreal but whether it be navigating

Toronto, Canada Accessible Travel Overview

Toronto, Canada is a cosmopolitan centre offering culture, shopping, sports, and much to see and do when traveling with a

Toronto, Canada Attractions + Activities

While getting around may prove challenging, thankfully most of the attractions in Toronto offer some degree of access. I couldn’t

Toronto, Canada Public + Private Transportation

Getting around Toronto, Canada is probably the biggest challenge facing many travellers who use a wheelchair. Driving in or renting

Toronto, Canada Hotels

If you’re in Toronto, Canada to see the main sights, you will probably want to stay at a downtown hotel,

Toronto, Canada Restaurants + Dining Out

Bon Appetite! Toronto is the “land of plenty” when it comes to dining out. Half of Toronto’s population was born outside

Toronto, Canada Wheeling Streets + Sidewalks

The summer is the top tourist season but our weather makes travelling in three of four seasons viable for the

Toronto, Canada Shopping Areas

Toronto is a shopping destination. The first store on my list would be the highly unusual, IZ Adaptive, owned by

Toronto, Canada Sports + Entertainment Venues

Toronto attracts top talent from around the country and the world. Sit back and enjoy a game, show, or concert

Toronto, Canada Accessible Sightseeing-Tours

Tours offer slim picking for the wheelchair traveller. Walking tours may provide another option. Walkto.ca advertises that two of its

Glacier Bay, British Columbia Sea Adventure

It’s always a bit risky taking a journey to a remote destination where accessibility may be in question.   But seven

Whistler, British Columbia Tour Bus

At 8am the West Coast Sightseeing Tour Bus arrived at the hotel. The back of the bus had a lift

Vancouver, B.C. Sea Bus

The SeaBus in Vancouver connects passengers from the Downtown Waterfront Station to the Lonsdale Quay Station in North Vancouver. The SeaBus runs every

Bus System in Victoria, B.C.

The Victoria Regional Transit System, or the bus, is an easy and convenient way to get around Victoria for a wheelchair

Vancouver: River Rock Casino Resort

My sister-in-law and I just returned from a wonderful six-day trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where we stayed at

Vancouver, British Columbia Restaurants

Vancouver, British Columbia has a plethora of restaurants, cafes, eateries, bars, and such to dine and snack at all over

Westjet Airline in Canada Makes Flying A Little Easier

My traveling requires that I spend a lot of time in airports and in airplanes. A little pre-planning can make

Vancouver, British Columbia: SkyTrain

Whistler in British Columbia, Canada has a great public transportation for getting around the metro area for those in wheelchairs. One of

Vancouver, B.C., Canada: Bus Transportation

Canada’s Vancouver, BC has a great public transportation system to get around the area for wheelchair users. The most common

Boat Travel: Vancouver, B.C. to Victoria, B.C.

One of the easiest and most popular ways to get between Vancouver and Victoria in British Columbia (B.C.), Canada is

Boat Ride Victoria, B.C. to Seattle, WA

The Clipper Ferry is quick to travel between Victoria, B.C., and Seattle, Washington. I took the Clipper from Victoria to Seattle

Amtrack Train Ride: Seattle, WA to Vancouver, B.C.

To get to Vancouver, B.C. without flying from California you have to either take a bus from Seattle or the Amtrack

USA and Canada Accessible Snow Skiing

The following is a growing list of adapted snow skiing companies in both the United States and Canada that make

Wheelchair Taxi Cabs in Victoria, British Columbia

Yellow Cab of Victoria, B.C. has a wheelchair accessible taxi. It has a spot in the back for one wheelchair.

Vancouver, British Columbia: Accessible Taxis

Wheelchair accessible taxis in Vancouver, B.C. include access for one wheelchair the in back of the van. The wheelchair is

Vancouver, B.C., Canada Hostel

Located in a residential neighborhood on the west end of Downtown Vancouver is a wheelchair accessible hostel (HI-Vancouver Downtown). The

British Columbia, Canada Travel Tips

There are plenty of good reasons why British Columbia is touted as being “The Best Place on Earth.” Firstly, Vancouver,

Victoria, British Columbia Accessible Travel Tips

I did not have much time in Victoria, B.C. Canada when I arrived. By the time I got to the

St. John, New Brunswick, Canada Travel Tips

When you reach St. John, New Brunswick the ship will dock right in the centre; you’ll be able to see

Vancouver, Canada Accessible Places to Stay

A number of wheelchair friendly hotels are located in the Downtown Vancouver Area of British Columbia, Canada. Of course specific

Victoria, B.C. Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites

At the last minute I decided to stay overnight in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada instead of making a day trip.

Vancouver, British Columbia: Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel

Gourmet chocolates and cookies greeted me when I entered the room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, BC, Canada, which

Vancouver, Canada: Pan Pacific Hotel

My parents and I recently had the pleasure of staying at the beautiful 4-star luxury Pan Pacific Vancouver in British

Toronto, Canada Interesting Weekend

Just returned from an “interesting” long weekend in Toronto, Canada.  We had reservations for a wheelchair accessible room at the

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