Spring weather in Canada is unpredictable – it could be warm and absolutely delightful outside, or, there could still be snow on the ground! This makes spring a good time for a honeymoon if you’re an easy-going type of person who can roll with whatever comes your way.
Spring Weather – Get Wedding Day Weather Odds in Your Favour
Spring weather in Canada isn’t totally random, so it’s still good to know of a few trends before you choose a destination. With a little bit or preliminary research, you can put the odds in your favour of getting the weather you want.
On the west coast, things tend to warm up a bit earlier than other parts of the country – you could be seeing temperatures starting to rise above freezing as early as February, so by the time the proper spring season arrives, the odds are good that the weather will be warming up and flowers will be in bloom.
If you like to ski, then yes, you can even do that in the spring – in popular resort destinations like Banff and Whistler, the ski season often extends until the end of May!
And if you like the the now, then consider heading north – a trip to see the polar bears in Churchill, northern Manitoba, would make for a very memorable and unique honeymoon.
More Spring Honeymoon Destinations
So now that you’ve researched the weather, here are a few options for destinations that you ought to consider!
Spring is maple syrup season in many parts of Canada, and there are lots of festivals going on to celebrate this iconic Canadian product. Why not head to Beuceron, Quebec for their annual March Maple Syrup Festival? As many as 50,000 people flock to this town every year to sample the delectable maple syrup. Or go beyond just one town, and go on an uniquely Canadian road trip by following the Maple Road. This unique road trip will take you to some of the finest maple sugar makers in the country. Too far to drive to Quebec? Then fly there and rent a car upon your arrival!
New Brunswick is another great choice if you’re after an authentic maple syrup experience – they are the 3rd largest producer of maple syrup in the world. Here is a handy map to help you plan your trip.
Another fun honeymoon idea is to head for Ottawa’s annual spring tulip festival. This is the largest festival of its kind in the entire world, and is a great way to celebrate your love and the arrival of spring. They display over 1 million tulips to about 500,000 visitors each year! To ensure you see the best of what the festival has to offer, consider using their shuttle service – you’ll be driven through downtown Ottawa to over a dozen stops, ensuring you see the best of these pretty blooms.
While we’re on the topic of flowers, how about considering the annual Cherry Blosson Festival in British Columbia? There are lots of events at his festival, including the Cherry Jam concert, the Sakura Days Japan Fair, special walks, and lots more. It’s held every spring in bustling Vancouver – so you know you won’t run out of things to do in a city like that, once you’ve had your fill of pink cherry blossoms.
Never Run out of Spring Wedding Destination Options
These are just a handful of the options available to you if you want to honeymoon in Canada this spring. Oh, and before you go don’t forget the wedding giveaways for your guests – how about spring themed favours? So dive in, and do some more research – you’re sure to find the perfect spot!
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