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Travel Information  
[1] Visa Requirements
[2] Currency
[3] Tipping and Taxes
[4] Telecommunications
[6] International Air Travel Times
[7] Air Travel Times Within Canada
[8] Local Time, Business Hours and Holidays
[9] Canadian Travel Information Web sites
[10] Practical Information
[11] Train Travel in Canada
[12] Major Hotels in Canada
 
Visa Requirements  

International visitors to Canada (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 at www.cic.gc.ca for a complete listing.

  
Currency  
The currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD $).  It is divided into 100 units (cents).  Most major credit cards are widely accepted in Canada and automated banking machines can be found in most regional centres.  For current conversion rates visit www.xe.com.

  
Tipping and Taxes  

Various sales taxes throughout Canada can be as high as 15%, although the GST (goods and service tax) can be refunded upon leaving the country with proper documentation.  Tipping is much the same as in the United States with 15 to 20% as an acceptable gratuity.

  
Telecommunications  

Canada is well provided with the latest telecommunication services and visitors can expect to find access to fax and internet services in airports, hotels and internet cafes.  Personal cell phones will work provided one has international roaming and appropriate phone capabilities.

  
International Air Travel Times  
   
From
Vancouver
Toronto
Toronto
Los Angeles
2.5 hrs
5.5 hrs
6.5 hrs
New York
5.25 hrs
1.30 hrs
1.30 hrs
Honolulu
5.5 hrs
9.30 hrs
10.30 hrs
Tokyo
8 hrs
13 hrs
14 hrs
Hong Kong
11.5 hrs
15 hrs
16 hrs
Sydney
19 hrs
20 hrs
21 hrs
London
10.25 hrs
8 hrs
7 hrs
 
Air Travel Times Within Canada  
   
From
To
# of hours
Toronto
Montreal
1.15
Montreal
Vancouver
6
Vancouver
Toronto
5
 
Local Time, Business Hours and Holidays  

Canadian Time Zones:
Newfoundland - GMT-0330
Atlantic - GMT-0400   
Eastern - GMT-0500
Central - GMT-0600
Mountain - GMT-0700
Pacific - GMT-0800
Note: The GMT- Greenwich Mean Time - will be different during the Daylight Savings Time Period.  The numbers refer to hours/minutes from Greenwich in England- which is 0000 GMT

Canada uses the Celsius temperature scale, which means the freezing point arrives at 0°C, compared to 32° Fahrenheit. To convert Celsius, multiply the temperature by 2 and add 32.

Business hours:
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday

National Holidays:
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
New Year's Day
Jan. 1
Jan. 1
Jan. 1
Jan. 1
Jan. 1
Good Friday
Apr. 6
Mar. 21
Apr. 10
Apr. 2
Apr. 22
Easter Monday
Apr. 9
Mar. 24
Apr. 13
Apr. 5
Apr. 25
Victoria Day (Monday preceding May 25)
May 21
May 19
May 18
May 24
May 23
Canada Day
July 1
July 1
July 1
July 1
July 1
Civic Holiday
Aug. 7
Aug. 6
Aug. 4
Aug. 3
Aug. 2
Labour Day (First Monday of September)
Sept. 3
Sept. 1
Sept. 7
Sept. 6
Sept. 5
Thanksgiving Day (Second Monday of October)
Oct. 8
Oct. 13
Oct. 12
Oct. 11
Oct. 10
Remembrance Day
Nov. 11
Nov. 11
Nov. 11
Nov. 11
Nov. 11
Christmas
Dec. 25
Dec. 25
Dec. 25
Dec. 25
Dec. 25
Boxing Day
Dec. 26
Dec. 26
Dec. 26
Dec. 26
Dec. 26
 
 
Canadian Travel Information Web sites  

For more information on Canada or its provinces check out these web sites:
Canada: www.Canadatourism.ca, www.canadiantravelguide.net, www.Canada.worldweb.com, www.canadatourism.ca
Atlantic Canada Tourism: www.atlanticcanadatourism.com
Travel Alberta: www.travelalberta.com
Quebec Tourism: www.BonjourQuebec.com
British Columbia: www.HelloBC.com
Ontario Travel: www.ontariotravel.net

  
Practical Information  

Weather conditions in capital and major cities in Canada

  
 
Average Annual Temperature
Coldest Month
Warmest Month
 
Average High
Average Low
Month
Average High
Average Low
Month
Average High
Average Low
 
Celsius
    
Celsius
    
Celsius
  
St. John's
8.6
0.8
February
-1.4
-8.7
July
20.2
10.5
Charlottetown
9.5
0.8
January
-3.4
-12.2
July
23.1
13.6
Halifax
10.7
1.4
February
-1.5
-10.6
July
23.4
13.2
Fredericton
11.0
-0.6
January
-4
-15.4
July
25.6
12.9
Québec
9.0
-1.0
January
-7.7
-17.3
July
24.9
13.2
Montréal
10.9
1.2
January
-5.8
-14.9
July
26.2
15.4
Ottawa
10.7
0.8
January
-6.3
-15.5
July
26.4
15.1
Toronto
12.6
5.2
January
-1.3
-7.9
July
26.5
17.6
Winnipeg
8.1
-3.4
January
-13.2
-23.6
July
26.1
13.4
Regina
8.9
-3.8
January
-11
-22.1
July
26.3
11.9
Edmonton
8.7
-1.5
January
-8.2
-17
July
23.0
12.0
Calgary
10.3
-2.6
January
-3.6
-15.7
July
23.2
9.5
Vancouver
13.5
6.1
January
5.7
0.1
August
21.7
12.9
Victoria
13.9
5.1
January
6.5
0.3
July
201.8
10.7
Whitehorse
4.1
-6.2
January
-14.4
-23.2
July
20.3
7.6
Yellowknife
-0.8
-9.7
January
-23.9
-32.2
July
20.8
12.0
 
Airport Information
Airport
Information
Distance from City
Taxi fare to City
Bus transfer to City
Vancouver
15 kilometers
$23-$26
30 minutes
Toronto
40 kilometers
$40-$50
60 minutes
Montreal
10 kilometers
$35-$50
30 minutes
 
Calling Canada from other countries (other than the U.S.)
IDD –International Direct Dial
Country Code
Area Code and Phone Number
00
1
416-820-1929 (For example)
 
Train Travel in Canada  

It is possible to see a lot of this magnificent country by train.  Check out the options from Via Rail Canada. www.viarail.ca

  
Major Hotels in Canada  

Canada is represented by most of the major hotel chains.
Hilton
Hyatt Regency
Intercontinental
Four Seasons
Sheraton
Marriott
Holiday Inn
The Westin

  
 
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