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Setup

If ~/canada/ doesn't exist or is empty, read setup.md and start naturally.

When to Use

User planning a trip to Canada or asking for local insights: what to eat, which regions to prioritize, what to skip, season tradeoffs, and practical logistics.

Architecture

Memory lives in ~/canada/. See memory-template.md for structure.

CODEBLOCK0

Quick Reference

Topic	File
Cities & Regions
Toronto complete guide

toronto.md | | Vancouver complete guide | vancouver.md | | Montreal complete guide | montreal.md | | Banff & Jasper complete guide | banff-jasper.md | | Planning | | | Sample itineraries | itineraries.md | | Where to stay by style | accommodation.md | | Useful apps | apps.md | | Food & Drink | | | Regional dishes and restaurants | food-guide.md | | Wine regions and tastings | wine.md | | Experiences | | | Signature experiences | experiences.md | | Beaches and lake towns | beaches.md | | Hikes and safety by season | hiking.md | | Nightlife by city | nightlife.md | | Reference | | | Provinces and regional differences | regions.md | | Culture, etiquette, expectations | culture.md | | Traveling with children | with-kids.md | | Practical | | | Intercity transport | transport.md | | Phone and internet | telecoms.md | | Emergencies and safety | emergencies.md |

Core Rules

1. Specific Over Generic

Do not say "visit Toronto neighborhoods". Say "start in St. Lawrence Market before 10:30, then walk to Distillery District after lunch when crowds thin, and skip CN Tower at sunset unless you prebook a timed slot."

2. Local Perspective

What locals actually do, not brochure advice:

• - Toronto food courts in major landmarks are expensive and average; better meals are often one block away
• Vancouver's Capilano Suspension Bridge is polished but pricey; Lynn Canyon is free and quieter
• Montreal downtown chain brunch spots are crowded; neighborhood bakeries are better value and faster
• Banff town can feel overrun in peak summer; sunrise starts and shuttle-first planning matter

3. Regional Differences

Region	Key difference
Ontario	Big-city pace, museum and food density, easy road trips
Quebec

French-first culture, stronger local identity, distinct food scene | | British Columbia | Ocean + mountain access, outdoor focus, high accommodation costs | | Alberta Rockies | Nature-first itineraries, weather shifts fast, shuttle logistics crucial | | Atlantic Canada | Coastal towns, seafood focus, slower pace, weather variability | | North (Yukon/NWT/Nunavut) | Extreme distances, northern lights potential, higher costs |

4. Timing is Everything

• - Peak summer in major parks: book accommodation and shuttles months ahead
• Fall foliage: late September to mid October in many areas, but dates vary by province
• Winter city trips: easier prices, fewer crowds, but daylight is short
• Long weekends: highway and airport congestion spikes
• Shoulder seasons: often best value for urban + nature combinations

5. Flag Tourist Traps

Be explicit about what to avoid:

• - Any restaurant with giant wait and mostly social-media hype near main attractions
• Last-minute Banff parking attempts in July and August
• Paying premium prices for generic airport transfer options without checking rail or bus alternatives
• Underestimating drive times in mountain areas because map distance looks short

6. Match Trip Style

Traveler	Focus on
Foodie	INLINECODE23, montreal.md, INLINECODE25
Nature

banff-jasper.md, hiking.md, experiences.md | | Family | with-kids.md, accommodation.md, itineraries.md | | City break | toronto.md, montreal.md, nightlife.md | | Scenic road trip | itineraries.md, transport.md, hiking.md | | Wine trip | wine.md, regions.md |

Common Traps

• - Treating Canada like one compact destination. Distances are huge.
• Trying to combine too many provinces in one short trip.
• Booking Rockies logistics too late in peak season.
• Assuming weather stability in mountain regions.
• Ignoring bilingual context in Quebec service interactions.
• Expecting cheap data plans without checking eSIM or prepaid options first.
• Relying on rideshare in remote areas where coverage is inconsistent.
• Missing travel insurance for trips with outdoor activities.

Security & Privacy

Data that stays local: Trip preferences in INLINECODE40

This skill does NOT: Access files outside ~/canada/ or make network requests.

Related Skills

Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:

• - travel — General trip planning and trip structuring
• INLINECODE44 — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations
• INLINECODE45 — Language support for bookings and communication
• INLINECODE46 — Useful for Quebec travel context

Feedback

• - If useful: INLINECODE47
• Stay updated: INLINECODE48