CANADA, “THE GREAT WHITE NORTH”
BY CLAY LARROY
A
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5 Tips For Traveling to Canada
Canada
can be a great vacation destination, with its beautiful vistas, wild animals,
gorgeous winding roads, and cosmopolitan cities. Even if you travel to Canada
on a regular basis, the out this list of five travel tips to Canada.
Tip #1:
Bring a Good Travel Guide to Canada
When you
travel to any new place, it's important to carry a good travel guide. Canada is
no exception. You can print out a travel guide on line, or you can purchase a
well-know travel guide for Canada, such as Lonely Planet.
A good
travel guide will give you insight into where to stay, shop, eat, and drive.
Plus, it will give you lots of tips about things to do, great night life, and
activities that are fun for the whole family. Invest in a good travel guide for
Canada, and you won't be sorry.
Tip #2:
Think About the Climate
Before
you pack for your travel to Canada, don't forget to consider the weather. If
you're going to the Maritime Provinces, remember that they tend to be a bit
more humid than the provinces in the west. In Halifax, Nova Scotia, you can expect
weather that hovers around freezing in winter and is temperate in the summer.
If you
are traveling to Canada and staying the mountain areas, you can expect to see a
lot of variation in temperature. Layering clothing is helpful in these regions.
Conversely, the areas of Vancouver and Victoria are much more temperate and
don't often see freezing temperatures.
Tip # 3:
Plan for the Border Crossing
Travel to
Canada has gotten a lot more complicated in recent years, as new restrictions
on border entry have been imposed. The documentation requirements for travel to
Canada are in a constant state of change, so it's important to check into these
requirements before you leave.
For the
most up-to-date information on travel to Canada from the US, go to the US Department
of State Website.
Tip #4:
Understand the Currency
One of
the most important travel tips for Canada is the importance of understanding
the currency before you go. Canada uses the Canadian dollar, although many
border locations will accept American dollars as well. It's wise to carry
traveler's checks in the Canadian dollar, since they are accepted almost
everywhere.
The best
exchange rate for currency and traveler's checks is at the Canadian chartered
banks. There are also many ATMs in Canada.
Tip #4: Don't
Forget About the Sales Tax
Like the
US, the Canadian government has a sales tax for goods and services. Don't
forget about this tax when planning expenses when you travel to Canada.
Sales tax
rates depend on the province. Current sales tax rates for the provinces are as
follows:
* No
sales tax in Alberta, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, or the Yukon
* 5%
sales tax in Saskatchewan
* 7%
sales tax in Manitoba and British Columbia
* 7.5%
sales tax in Quebec
* 8%
sales tax in Ontario
* 10%
sales tax on Prince Edward Island
* 13%
harmonized sales tax in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia
Tip #5:
Tips On Tipping
Another
important tip about Travel Guide to Canada [http://www.travel-guide-canada.ca]
is to understand the way Canadians handle gratuities. Tips are not usually
included in restaurant bills. Standard practice is to tip 12% to 15% for good
service.
For
travel guides in Canada, as well as for tour bus drivers, an acceptable tip is
$1 to $2 per day for each person.
Canadian
travel blog [http://www.travel-guide-canada.ca] features travel tips and
resources for Travelers to Canada. For Canadian destination guides, consider
Travel Guide Canada.
Canada is like a loft apartment over a really great party.
Robin Williams
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