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Canada

From coast to coast, these apps keep you moving.

Curated by travelers, verified by locals

Heads up

Canada is the second-largest country on Earth, and getting between cities takes real planning. Each major city has its own transit system and fare card. Interac is the national debit network, so tap-to-pay works almost everywhere. Tipping culture is similar to the US, typically 15-20% at restaurants.

16 apps5 essentialNorth America

Last updated: March 2026

Uber

Essential

Available in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, and many other Canadian cities. The most dependable ride-hailing option nationwide.

Pro tip: Uber works at all major Canadian airports. At Toronto Pearson, follow signs to the rideshare pickup area on the arrivals level. Surge pricing hits hard during rush hours in downtown Toronto and Vancouver.

Lyft

Nice to have

A solid alternative to Uber in Toronto, Vancouver, and Ottawa. Sometimes cheaper during peak hours when Uber surges.

Skip The Dishes

Essential

A Canadian-born food delivery platform with excellent coverage across the country, including smaller cities where other services fall short.

Pro tip: Skip The Dishes often has the best selection in mid-sized Canadian cities like Winnipeg, Saskatoon, and Halifax where DoorDash and Uber Eats have fewer restaurants.

DoorDash

Nice to have

Widely available in major Canadian cities with a large restaurant selection. Also offers grocery and convenience store delivery.

Uber Eats

Nice to have

Strong presence in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. Syncs with your Uber account for easy payment.

Tim Hortons

Essential

Canada's iconic coffee and donut chain has an app for mobile ordering, rewards points, and skipping the line. With locations on nearly every block, you will use this often.

Pro tip: Join Tims Rewards in the app and earn a free coffee after every 7 purchases. Mobile ordering lets you skip the morning rush, which can be significant at busy downtown locations.

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