Canada

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.

~/canada/
└── memory.md     # Trip context

Quick Reference

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

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

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 ~/canada/

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
• food — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations
• english — Language support for bookings and communication
• french — Useful for Quebec travel context

Feedback

• If useful: clawhub star canada
• Stay updated: clawhub sync