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Canada Travel & Visitor Information

Every year more than 35 million people visit Canada. Canada welcomes these visitors as tourists, students or temporary workers. As a visitor, you will enjoy the many opportunities Canada has to offer.

Provincial Taxes

All provinces with the noteable exception of Alberta charge at least one level of provincial tax on most things you want to buy. British Columbia has a provincial sales tax of 7% on most products, which is added at the cash register, so now you are prepared for 14% in taxes on most things here. Hotels and motels do not charge the sales tax for their rooms, instead, they charge a room tax of 8%, and in some locations, an additional 2% tourism tax. This is in addition to the 6% GST. When you make your reservations PLEASE ask how much tax will be added. This way you won't get a shock at the end of your stay.

GST

Goods and services tax of 6% is applicable to most purchased goods and services (including lodging), but rebates can be claimed by non-residents of Canada. This tax is not applicable to rates charged for lodging rented to the same person for a continuous period of more than 30 days.


Do you need a passport?

United States Citizens

  • Citizens or permanent residents of the United States do not require passports or visas, and can usually cross the US-Canada border without difficulty or delay. To forestall any problems, Canada Customs strongly suggest that US citizens carry proof of residency, and some identification documents showing citizenship such as a US passport (this is the best), birth certificate, or baptismal certificate.

  • Permanent residents of the US who are not US citizens (yet) are advised to carry their alien registration receipt card (US Form I-151 or Form I-551). If you are traveling with persons under the age of 18, they MUST have their birth certificate AND a letter from their legal guardians, giving permission to travel to Canada.

  • New rules for Americans returning home:

    Beginning January 23, 2007, the U.S. government will be requiring that each U.S. citizen and permanent resident leaving the country or returning to the United States by air must carry a valid U.S. passport or other secure travel document such as a NEXUS Air card when used at a NEXUS Air kiosk.

    The second phase, which will affect all other modes of travel including land and sea, will not come into effect for at least another year. The U.S. Congress passed an amendment granting permission to delay the implementation of the WHTI for traveling by land and sea until as late as June 1, 2009.This means that the WHTI could be fully implemented before June 1, 2009.

Citizens from Other Countries

  • International visitors to Canada that are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents must carry a valid passport and visa (if required). Citizens from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Mexico, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia and others do not require a visa to enter Canada. Visit Citizenship and Immigration Canada online for a complete listing.

Health Care

  • Canada does not pay for hospital or medical services for visitors. Make sure you have health insurance to pay your medical costs before you leave for Canada.

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Weapons

  • All revolvers, pistols, fully automatic firearms and other weapons including self defence sprays, such as mace and pepper spray are prohibited entry into Canada.

    Hunting rifles and shotguns will have to be registered at the border.

  • All firearms must be declared.

  • Further Information: 1-800-731-4000

Pets

  • Dogs and Cats from the USA, aged more than three months, must be accompanied by a licenced veterinarian of Canada or the US certifying that the animal has beeen vaccinated against rabies during the preceeding 36 months. Further information: 1- (604) 666-8750.

Driving in Canada

  • Gasoline prices are advertized in LITERS. You will still spend $20.00 or more to fill up the tank.
    Speed limits and distances are in KILOMETERS.

Speed Conversions

  • 30km/h = 20MPH (School Zone Speed)
    50km/h = 30MPH (Urban Speed Limit)
    80km/h = 50MPH (Most Highways)
    110km/h = 70MPH (Top Speed on Special Highways)

Important
Information on this page is believed to be accurate. However rules do change and TravelNet will not be held responsible for errors or omissions. The visitor to Canada should take necessary steps to confirm any information provided before relying on it.

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