Entry Requirements
Canadian citizens do not require a visa or an ESTA to visit the United States. Canadians enter under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative with a valid Canadian passport. You may be asked at the border about the purpose and duration of your visit — attending the Olympics is a clearly acceptable reason.
Note: If you are a Canadian permanent resident but not a citizen, check requirements at travel.state.gov.
Flights
Direct flights from Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), Montreal (YUL), Calgary (YYC), and other cities to LAX and other LA-area airports. Flight time from Toronto: ~5 hours. From Vancouver: ~2.5 hours.
Air Canada, WestJet, United, American, and West Coast carriers offer frequent routes. Prices will rise significantly during the Olympics.
Money & Tips
- Currency: USD only. Credit cards widely accepted. Use bank ATMs for best rates.
- Tipping: same expectation as Canada — 18–20% at restaurants
- Health insurance: Canadian provincial health plans provide limited US coverage — get travel insurance
- Weather: hot and dry in July/August. Average 28–30°C.