Canadian Visitors
Virginia awaits you and you’re going to love it here! From the Blue Ridge Mountains to miles of beautiful beaches and coastline, Virginia's rich history and diverse landscape make it the perfect place for Canadians looking for a holiday close to home. Virginia is a foodie’s paradise, with more than 300 wineries, nearly 300 craft breweries, and a culinary scene like no other. Golf fans will enjoy Virginia’s 200 public courses and with most of them open year-round, there’s no need to travel further south to enjoy your favorite sport. As for motorcycle enthusiasts, they’re in for a treat in Virginia, which offers hundreds of miles of curvy, hilly roads for rides to remember. Love the great outdoors? More than 20 national parks and 41 state parks provide the perfect setting for outdoor adventure with the ones you cherish. You can choose from hiking, mountain & road cycling, to an array of watersports. We are eager to help you plan your holiday. Click on the links below to start exploring and get ready to fall in love with Virginia!
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Trip Ideas
Visiting Virginia’s Cultural Region
Explore Northern Virginia and its abundant world-class cultural attractions.
The Ultimate Beach Lovers Itinerary
Enjoy an unforgettable trip to Virginia with this seven-day beach getaway.
Beach and Brews
After a relaxing beach stay, explore Virginia’s vibrant craft beer scene with this seven-day itinerary.
Beach to Mountain
From white, sandy beaches to breathtaking mountain views, experience Virginia’s diverse landscape with this five-day itinerary.
Beach and Wine
Pair your beach getaway with an immersive Virginia wine experience.
Music Lovers
Experience Virginia’s music heritage with this four-day itinerary.
Virginia Golf Getaway
Golf lovers will enjoy Virginia’s immaculate courses in this seven-day golf itinerary.
Plan Your Trip:
Located midway between New York and Florida, Virginia is the gateway to the South. It is also sometimes classified in the Mid-Atlantic region. Many of Virginia's great destinations are within a day's drive of Canada's largest cities, and the moderate climate makes activities such as golfing and motorcycle year-round a reality.
From Toronto: 8-11 hrs. (Approx: 480 mi/780 km) From Montreal: 9-12 hrs. (Approx: 600 mi/970 km)
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POPULAR DESTINATIONS:
Traveling From:
London, ON
Ottawa
Montreal
Toronto
Virginia Beach
1,161 km (12.5 hrs) 1,137 km (12 hrs) 1155 km (12 hrs) 1,089 km (12 hrs) Williamsburg
1,071 km (11.5 hrs) 1,147 km (11 hrs) 1184 km (11.5 hrs) 999 km (11 hrs) Shenandoah Valley- Luray
843 km (9.5 hrs) 975 km (9.5 hrs) 1096 km (10.5 hrs) 762 km (8.5 hrs) Shenandoah Valley- Winchester
757 km (8.5 hrs) 897 km (9 hrs) 991 km (10 hrs) 684 km (8 hrs) -
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES:
JANUARY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
APRIL AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
JULY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
OCTOBER AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
COASTAL VIRGINIA REGION: INCLUDES WILLIAMSBURG & VIRGINIA BEACH
33-48 (F) 1-9 (C) 49-68 (F) 9-20 (C) 72-88 (F) 22-31 (C) 54-70 (F) 12-21 (C) SHENANDOAH VALLEY REGION
20-40 (F) -7-4 (C) 38-63 (F) 3-17 (C) 62-85 (F) 17-29 (C) 41-66 (F) 5-19 (C) NORTHERN VIRGINIA REGION
23-43 (F) -5-6 (C) 42-69 (F) 6-21 (C) 66-89 (F) 19-32 (C) 44-70 (F) 7-21 (C) SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA REGION
20-41 (F) -7-5 (C) 36-64 (F) 2-18 (C) 58-83 (F) 14-28 (C) 37-66 (F) 3-19 (C) To request a Virginia Travel Guide, golf directory, map or "Travel Kit" of brochures in Canada, call 905-831-0006 or email mail@envoynetworks.ca.
Contact Information:
Brigitte “Bri” Bélanger-Warner
Canadian Media Relations & Marketing Specialist
804-389-4688 | bwarner@virginia.org
To request a Virginia Travel Guide, golf directory, map or "Travel Kit" of brochures in Canada, call 905-831-0006 or email mail@envoynetworks.ca.