01 Toronto, Ontario
Why: Canada's financial and tech hub
Industries: Banking, fintech, consulting, media, tech startups
Travel Tips: Flights into Pearson (YYZ), GO Transit and UP Express make commuting easy, proximity to HQs and conferences
02 Vancouver, British Columbia
Why: Gateway to the Pacific and U.S. West Coast
Industries: Film, gaming, green tech, real estate, logistics
Travel Tips: Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has strong U.S. and Asia-Pacific connections
03 Montreal, Quebec
Why: Major player in aerospace, AI, and software development
Industries: Aerospace, AI, video games, pharma, design
Travel Tips: Bilingual business environment, strong conference scene at Palais des congrès
04 Calgary, Alberta
Why: Heart of Canada’s energy sector
Industries: Oil & gas, engineering, agribusiness, logistics
Travel Tips: Calgary International Airport (YYC), corporate hotels near downtown core
05 Ottawa, Ontario
Why: Government, defense, and public sector contracts
Industries: Federal services, cybersecurity, NGOs, embassies
Travel Tips: Ideal for policy, procurement, or federal agency meetings
Top International Business Destinations for Canadian Companies
01 New York City, USA
Why: Global capital for finance, media, and investment
Industries: Finance, advertising, law, media, real estate
Travel Tips: Direct flights from major Canadian cities; use TSA PreCheck or NEXUS for speed
02 Chicago, USA
Why: Central U.S. business gateway
Industries: Consulting, manufacturing, retail, insurance
Travel Tips: Often cheaper and faster than coastal hubs; strong conference infrastructure
03 San Francisco / Silicon Valley, USA
Why: Center for innovation and tech partnerships
Industries: SaaS, AI, venture capital, robotics
Travel Tips: Flights into SFO or SJC; ideal for startups, partnerships, and demos04 London, UK
Why: Entry point to European markets
Industries: Fintech, law, corporate finance, B2B SaaS
Travel Tips: Business-class flight demand is high—book early; access via LHR or LGW
05 Frankfurt, Germany
Why: Continental European financial and logistics hub
Industries: Finance, pharmaceuticals, automotive, trade
Travel Tips: Lufthansa and Air Canada offer direct flights; excellent public transit access
06 Singapore
Why: Gateway to Southeast Asia’s corporate economy
Industries: Fintech, oil and gas, trade, supply chain, legal
Travel Tips: Excellent for APAC headquarters meetings and emerging market entry