Canada Traveller Articles -- Written for Travellers by Travellers

Background

History     First Nations (Natives, Indians, Inuit, Eskimos, Aboriginal peoples) They... Last edited: 13 September 2013 Recommended Reading  There are all kinds of ways to prepare for a trip to a new area. Helpful... Last edited: 27 December 2013 Tourist Board Info  The Canadian Tourism Commission's official website is www.keepexplor... This... Last edited: 31 July 2014 Weather & When to Go  Winter and early spring are the skiing season, but not every region offers... Last edited: 19 May 2014 Best Beaches in Canada  This is a list of beaches  some would consider to be world class.   The... Last edited: 7 August 2013 Canadian Politics  Canada is a confederation of ten provinces and three territories. This... Last edited: 18 September 2013 Canadian Pop Culture  One fascinating dimension in Canadian culture is the pride they express for... Last edited: 18 May 2016 Introduction  Canada is a country as diverse in culture as it is immense in size... Last edited: 8 March 2014 Luxury Hotels  Canada is a mecca for luxury hotels. The Four Seasons and Fairmont chains both... Last edited: 6 April 2014 Music Playlist  Music can define a destination. Two Canadian Broadcasting Corporation... Last edited: 15 August 2016 Only in Canada  Economuseums (Economusées) Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, and... Last edited: 28 November 2014 Photo Gallery  Here are links to a variety of photographs of Canada. Images of Canada  Canada... Last edited: 12 January 2014 RVing the Trans-Canada Highway  The Trans-Canada Highway is the world's longest national highway. Stretching... Last edited: 24 October 2016 Snowboarding & Skiing  Skiing & Snowboarding There are four main areas in which to ski in Canada... Last edited: 4 February 2015 Sports & Activities  Canada's national pastime is ice hockey (usually just called "hockey" in North... Last edited: 19 September 2013 Survival Shopping  Sometimes travellers have to urgently buy items which simply do not fall in the... Last edited: 6 April 2014 Trivia & Fun Facts  Canada is a huge country. It is: approximately 9,984,670 sq. km / 3,855,103 sq... Last edited: 18 March 2015 Unforgettable Things to do in Canada  Canada is not only the second largest country on the planet but also a heaven... Last edited: 6 April 2014 Winter Driving  If you're visiting Canada in the snowy months and you come from a snow-free or... Last edited: 9 October 2015

	Transportation
NEXUS Program  Introduction   For those who travel between Canada and the US on a regular... Last edited: 24 April 2016

For Foreign Visitors

Banks & Money  Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently five... Last edited: 23 June 2016 Crossing the Border  US citizens can no longer cross the border, back into the US, from Canada... Last edited: 31 October 2016 Emergencies   In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help... Last edited: 13 May 2014 Important Phrases  French and English are the official languages of Canada and are the languages... Last edited: 18 August 2016 Telephones  Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to... Last edited: 13 May 2014 Tipping & Etiquette  Tipping In restaurants Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian... Last edited: 13 July 2016 Bringing Firearms to Canada  Q)  Will something as simple as bringing your gun on vacation to Canada, ruin... Last edited: 27 September 2016 Canadian Cuisine  Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal... Last edited: 18 June 2015 Canadian Prices - Not What They Appear  To international visitors, determining the actual cost of things can be a... Last edited: 14 August 2014 DWI or DUI - Driving convictions  Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been... Last edited: 5 March 2016 Electricity  Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the... Last edited: 15 August 2016 eTA required from November 9, 2016  Visa-exempt foreign nationals are not required to have an eTA (electronic... Last edited: 22 September 2016 Fuel Prices  In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per... Last edited: 26 November 2015 Metric System  Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion... Last edited: 24 August 2014 Mobile Phone Service in Canada  There are many Forum posts where people ask about how to use their Mobile Phone... Last edited: 27 February 2016 Mobile Phones in Canada  Canada Cellular Phones (Mobile Telephones) Mobile phone service, or cellular... Last edited: 16 October 2016 Rental Cars  A car is often the only way to reach the picturesque landscapes for which... Last edited: 9 September 2015 Statutory (Public) Holidays in Canada  Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada... Last edited: 24 July 2015 Taxes  Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% is added to almost every... Last edited: 17 May 2015 Travel & Tourism Info  The new Government of Canada website  http://www.canada... This is a project... Last edited: 12 January 2014 Travel Apps  Here are a few links to some travel and tourist mobile apps for use with... Last edited: 12 January 2014 Travel Magazines  Here are links to some travel magazines you can download to your smartphone or... Last edited: 17 May 2015 Where Should I Go in Canada ?  Canada is a huge country.  It is; approximately 9,984,670 sq. km / 3,855,103 sq... Last edited: 13 May 2014