Hi peeps, My big trip through Canada is only three weeks away now and I’m starting to feel nervous 😬 So I thought I’d post here to ask y’all a few things, mainly about socialising and meeting folks. - specifics about my travels at the bottom
1.) I’m still looking for couch surfing hosts in Vancouver and Toronto. People on beWelcome aren’t really answering. Is there some advice? Or advice on cheap accommodation for 1-3 nights in those towns? Or maybe even some of y’all who’d like to hosts me :)
2.) what are some good ways to meet people on the road? Are there social media apps that are favoured in Canada? Specific places for travellers? (YMCA, hostels, clubs…?)
3.) any other things you’d like to tell me? XD
My trip is: arriving in Vancouver on the 25th of Juli, renting a car on the next day. Plans to travel the west for about 3 weeks. Domestic flight to Toronto on the 16th of August, rental car in Toronto on the 17th, driving around Ontario and the east for two weeks. Departure from Toronto on the first of September.
First off, welcome in advance, enjoy your trip!
Bad news: Toronto traffic is nuts, and accoms are expensive. Good news: transit is good. Assuming you’re landing at pearson, the UP Express train takes you straight into downtown & it’s like $10. Anywhere you could want to go in the city centre is walkable or easy to get to on transit, no reason to drive, really. In certain spots during rush hour, it’s actually faster to walk than drive. But, that’s a good thing for exploring.
Don’t be afraid to ask people for help or directions while you’re here. People in Toronto and Vancouver have a lot of pride in their cities, and want visitors to have a good time, especially if they’re coming from overseas. Canadians are typically kind, and helpful!