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Enjoy Canada in August:
August is a great time to visit Canada, especially for lovers of the outdoors, which Canada of course has in abundance. Canada offers some of the best hiking, boating, camping and fishing destinations.The complete gamut of summer festivals is in full swing and the days are warm and long.
August in Major Canadian Cities:
Know where in Canada you're going? Check out more detailed Canadian city weather and event guides:Average August Temperature (Low / High):
- Vancouver, BC: 55 / 72ºFahrenheit (13 / 22ºCelsius)
- Edmonton, AB: 46 / 72ºF, (8 / 22ºC)
- Yellowknife, NWT: 50 / 64ºF, (10 / 18ºC)
- Inukjuak, NU: 43 / 54ºF, (6 / 12ºC)
- Winnipeg, MB: 54 / 77ºF, (12 / 25ºC)
- Ottawa, ON: 54 / 77ºF, (14 / 25ºC)
- Toronto, ON: 55 / 79ºF, (13 / 26ºC)
- Montréal:, QC: 54 / 77ºF, (14 / 25ºC)
- Halifax, NS: 55 / 73ºF, (13 / 23ºC)
- St. John's, NF: 51 / 68ºF, (11 / 20ºC)
August Perks:
- Warm summer weather means visitors can enjoy more of Canada's great outdoor offerings, such as camping and fishing.
- Some of the most popular Canadian festivals and events are under way.
- Take advantage of the warmer weather and longer days in Canada's northern territories: the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
August Cons:
- Summertime is popular for tourists; expect higher travel prices and more travellers.
- Canada isn't always cold! August can see temperatures is the 30s Celsius (86+ Fahrenheit) and some destinations, including Toronto are extremely humid.
Good to Know:
- Average temperatures in Canadian provinces vary widely - from hot, humid weather to rainy to cool. Be sure to check the weather by Canadian city and province.
- Find out about Canadian money, where to exchange currency, using ATMs, typical prices in Canada, and more.
- The first Monday of August is a civic holiday in most Canadian provinces. The August long weekend means banks and most stores will be closed. Expect crowds that weekend and use caution on the highways.
August In Canada Highlights / Events - Vancouver, Toronto & Vancouver:
August in Canada Highlights / Events:
- The Stratford Festival (Theatre), May - October: Stratford, Ontario
- The Shaw Festival (Theatre), April - November: Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Canada's National Ukrainian Festival, early August: Dauphin, Manitoba
- Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, July to August: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Folkorama: Winnipeg
- Banff Summer Arts Festival, May through August: Banff, Alberta
- Afrikadey!: Calgary, Alberta
August in Canada Highlights / Events - The Maritimes:
- St. Stephen Chocolate Fest: St. Stephen, New Brunswick
- Atlantic Theatre Festival: Wolfville, Nova Scotia
