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Frequently Asked Questions
From climate and travelling around Canada, to visa requirements and time zones, all your many questions answered here.
| Climate |
| Check out the seasonal climate and temperatures across the country to decide your ideal time to visit—ski season, beach season or in time to catch a famous festival. |
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| Currency |
| The currency in Canada is the Canadian dollar and cent. All major
credit cards are accepted. |
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| Driving |
| The minimum drivers age is 25 or 21 with a major credit card. |
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| Electric Current |
| Find out if your electrical items are compatible here and access a handy converter so you can quickly convert to Canada’s metric system, e.g., change miles to metres and quarts to litres. |
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| Emergency Services |
| Most Canadian cities have 911 emergency services. |
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| Entry into Canada |
| British Citizens must have a full valid passport, which should be
valid for the entire duration... |
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| National Holidays in Canada |
| See a complete list of federal and provincial holidays and celebrations to help plan your visit. |
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| Taxes |
| GST (Goods & Services Tax), currently 7%, is a national tax
levied on all goods and services... |
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| Time |
| There are six different time zones in Canada. |
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| Tipping |
| Tips or service charges are not usually added to the bill in
Canada. |
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| Transportation |
| Enjoy the freedom to explore Canada on your own schedule. Find out how easy it is to travel to Canada and explore our sights, cities and natural wonders by air, rail, road and sea. |
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| Visa requirements |
| British and Irish citizens are not required to obtain a visa. For
details of which nationalities require a visa to enter Canada please
refer to... |
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