Visas for US, Canada and Alaska

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Travelling to the USA on and ESTA allows you to stay in the US under the terms of the VWP:

allows you to stay in the U.S. for 90 days or less. If you plan to stay for longer than 90 days, you must obtain a visa at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

A Canadian ETA is for entry to Canada by air.

visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada are expected to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid Canadian visa. Until September 29, 2016, travellers who do not have an eTA can board their flight, as long as they have appropriate travel documents, such as a valid passport.

Entry requirements for other methods of travel (land, sea) have not changed.

You can stay in Canada without a visa:

A border services officer at the port of entry in Canada will determine how long you can stay in Canada. Most visitors are allowed a six-month stay from the day they entered Canada. If the officer authorizes a stay of less than six months, they will indicate in your passport the date by which you must leave Canada.

So it seems you will need to apply for a US B2 visitor visa for the US, but will not need a visa to enter Canada. However, it is up to the border service agents to ultimately decide your length of allowed stay.

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