Canada in October - Canada in October Weather and Event Guide

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Enjoy Canada in October

October is a great time to visit Canada. The weather is cool but comfortable and the fall foliage is spectacular. Most outdoor activities can still be enjoyed.

Average October Temperature (Low / High):

• Vancouver, BC: 43 / 57ºFahrenheit (6 / 14ºCelsius)
• Edmonton, AB: 30 / 52ºF, (-1 / 11ºC)
• Yellowknife, NWT: 27 / 34ºF, (-3 / 1ºC)
• Inukjuak, NU: 30 / 36ºF, (-1 / 2ºC)
• Winnipeg, MB: 32 / 52ºF, (0 / 11ºC)
• Ottawa, ON: 37 / 55ºF, (3 / 13ºC)
• Toronto, ON: 39 / 57ºF, (4 / 14ºC)
• Montréal:, QC: 39 / 55ºF, (4 / 13ºC)
• Halifax, NS: 39 / 55ºF, (4 / 13ºC)
• St. John's, NF: 37 / 52ºF, (3 / 11ºC)

October in Major Canadian Cities:

Know where in Canada you're going? Check out more detailed Canadian city weather and event guides:

• Vancouver in October
• Toronto in October
• Montreal in October

October Perks:

• Fall in Canada is a beautiful time of year, with the changing colours of the leaves and comfortable temperatures. See 10 of the best spots in Canada to enjoy the fall foliage.

Good to Know:

• Average temperatures in Canadian provinces vary widely. 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 second Monday of October is Thanksgiving. Banks and most stores will be closed. Expect crowds that weekend.

October In Canada Highlights / Events - Vancouver, Toronto & Montreal:

• Vancouver in October Highlights
• Toronto in October Highlights
• Montreal in October Highlights

October in Canada Highlights / Events:

• Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival, Various locations, Alberta
• The Stratford Festival (Theatre), May - October: Stratford, Ontario
• The Shaw Festival (Theatre), April - November: Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Celtic Colours International Festival: Cape Breton, Nova Scotia