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2007 Travel Alert - Passports Needed for Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and Caribbean. Effective January 8, 2007, all travelers (including United States citizens) will be required to carry current passports to enter or re-enter the U.S. Click here for the State Department Summary. And, if you need a passport in a hurry, because you forgot to apply months ago when you should have and your trip is almost upon you, click on Passports In A Hurry!
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Contacts
for General and Travel Information About Canada
For a lot of good information about Canada try Travel
Canada.
Click on Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria for travel guides, brochures, and money savers to help you plan your visit to these areas of Canada. Area Travel Packets was created to help travelers get the most out of popular destination and to help them plan their vacations ahead of time.
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For additional information, click on the country below for where you may receive
information about Canada from where you live Austria Belgium & Luxembourg Denmark Finland France Germany Israel Italy Japan Korea Netherlands Norway Sweden United Kingdom United States |
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United States of America
Check with Canada Tourism for lots of great information for your
trip to Canada. Additionally,
if you wish to receive free travel information, send an email to travelcanada@ic.gc.ca
and ask for one of the following journals:
Adventure Journal - Find out what kind of adventures Canada
has to offer.
Touring Journals - Select which region in Canada you would
like auto tour information.
Canada's West,
Canada's Heartland,
Ontario,
Canada's Atlantic Coast, Quebec-(Note: Contact Quebec directly at 1-800-363-7777)
Over the Fence - a guide geared towards the 'seasoned traveler'.
Travel Planning Guide- Canada's general fulfillment guide
Belgium & Luxembourg
For travel information on Canada, send a written
request by mail with a stamp for 50 Bef to cover administration costs
(no cash), to: Canadian Tourism Commission, Postal Box 50 IXL 6,
Brussels 1050, Belgium. Information is available in English,
French, German, and Dutch. Please specify if you wish to receive
general information on Canada, or information on a specific province
or city. For additional questions about traveling in Canada, you
can contact someone by phone on Tuesday and Thursday between 3 pm and
5 pm at 32/2/544.17.87 or by email at: ctc.belux@interface-tourism.com
Denmark
For travel information on Canada, please send an
email at ctcn@eunet.no. Available
only in English.
Finland
If you wish to receive travel information on Canada,
please send an email at ctcn@eunet.no.
Available in English only.
France
If you wish to receive travel information on Canada,
please send a written request by mail, with a check (made payable
to : Ambassade du Canada) for 21 Frs to cover administration costs
(no cash), to: Thierry Journé, Commission canadienne du
tourisme, Ambassade du Canada, 35, avenue Montaigne, 75008
Paris-France. Information is available in French.
E-mail: poste1@cct-paris.com
Germany and Austria
If you wish to receive travel information on Canada,
please send an email to: 06181441398-0001@t-online.de.
Available in German.
Israel
If you wish to receive travel information on Canada,
please send an email to: canadatourism@yahoo.com.
Available in English only.
Italy
If you wish to receive travel information on Canada,
please send an email to: info@turismo.canada.it.
Available in Italian. you can also visit www.turismo.canada.it.
Japan
For travel information on Canada, please
contact the CTC-Tokyo office: Canadian Tourism Commission, c/o
Canadian Embassy, 7-3-38 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 107-8503.
Tel: 03-5412-6269, fax: 03-5412-6293. Make all inquiries to
the attention of Mr. Osamu Yokoyama, Sales Manager.
Korea
If you wish to receive travel information on Canada, please contact
the CTC-Seoul office: Canadian Tourism Commission, c/o
Canadian Embassy, 11th Fl., Kolon Building, 45 Mukyo-dong, Chung-ku,
Seoul. Tel: 822-3455-6064, fax: 822-755-0686. Make all inquiries
to the attention of, H.J. Son, Manager, Sales & Promotion; sonhj@cec.or.kr.
The Netherlands
If you wish to receive travel information on Canada,
please send an email to: info@canadatourism.nl.
Information is available in Dutch and English.
Norway
If you wish to receive travel information on Canada,
please send an email at ctcn@eunet.no.
Information is available only in English.
Sweden
If you wish to receive travel information on Canada,
please send an email at ctcn@eunet.no.
Available in English.
The United Kingdom
If you wish to receive travel information on Canada, please send an
email at vcc@dial.pipex.com.
Information is printed in English.
Entry Requirements
Although is the preferred identification, a passport is not required
for entry into Canada. Just make sure you carry identification to
establish your citizenship such as a Birth Certificate and least one
ID card with photo. If you are a naturalized U.S. citizen, you should
carry this certificate. Permanent residents of the U.S.A. must bring
their "Green Card".
Visitor Requirements: Travelers from Europe
European passport holders do not require a visa to visit Canada. All
that is needed is a valid passport, a return ticket and sufficient
funds for your stay in Canada. European visitors to Canada who wish to
also visit the United States must possess valid passports to be
admitted; residents of Portugal are further required to have a visa.
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Currency Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports, railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a nightmare. Order in advance from All Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious! For more complete information, go to Crossing the International Border.
Travel
Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We
discuss the correct travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out.
TravelEtiquette was formed to offer a unique reference
point on essential etiquette advice and information for worldwide
travel. Our features and articles are written by professional
journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a
background in this area. So – know before you go. Visit
TravelEtiquette so you will know how to, as the old adage states, “When in Rome,
do as the Romans do.”
Weather
The climate of
Canada varies widely. The southernmost part of Canada, Point Pelee, is
on the same latitude as northern California, while the Canadian
northland extends deep into the Arctic. Contact one of the tourism
offices for more detailed information on the climate of the area you
are planning to visit, or check the latest weather
update for Canada. And , for world-wide weather forecasts and current
conditions, always check TulipsWeather.com.
Money Matters
The currency system in Canada uses dollars and cents similar to the
U.S. system. It
is always best to change your money at a recognized financial
institution, bank, trust company or currency exchange. Stores, hotels
and restaurants will also exchange currency but the rate will not be
as good. I find it is normally best to convert some of your
money prior to leaving home so you will have some of the local currency
in pocket when you arrive.
So, although American money is usually accepted in Canada, visitors should exchange their funds (or travelers' checks) for Canadian dollars at any Canadian financial institution, bank, trust company, credit union, co-operative, caisse populaire or exchange booth at airports and border crossing points to receive the prevailing rate of exchange. Less favorable rates of exchange may be given by commercial establishments. Use Canadian money while traveling in Canada to avoid exchange problems.
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Up to the minute world currency exchange information:
courtesy of the CNN
Financial News
For additional information on money matters, check Money and Costs in Canada.
The languages of Canada are English and French with French being the predominant language in Quebec and some of the other eastern area of the country.
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
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