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Background 
So, you're on your way to Castlegar. This city of around 7 000 people may not...
Last edited: 14 February 2007
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
Crossing the Border 
Crossing the border is usually quick and painless, but these days many...
Last edited: 25 June 2008
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: 27 May 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: 24 June 2008
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: 08 August 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: 13 July 2008
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: 29 May 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: 23 July 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: 25 August 2006
Enter from USA by Land/Sea: No Passport 
Currently (October 9, 2007), if you are traveling to Canada from the United...
Last edited: 02 December 2007
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: 27 May 2007
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: 01 August 2008
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: 28 March 2008
Rental Cars 
The following car rental companies have locations at most major airports: Alamo...
Last edited: 28 April 2008
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% (lowered from 7% to 6% on...
Last edited: 11 August 2008
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