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