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Inside Background
History 
   First Nations (Natives, Indians, Inuit, Eskimos, Aboriginal peoples) They...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
Recommended Reading 
There are all kinds of ways to prepare for a trip to a new area. Helpful...
Last edited: July 31, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
The Canadian Tourism Commission's official website is www.Canada.Travel . This...
Last edited: August 16, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Winter and early spring are the skiing season, but not every region offers...
Last edited: December 31, 2006
Canadian Politics 
Canada is a confederation of ten provinces and three territories. This...
Last edited: August 18, 2006
Canadian Pop Culture 
One fascinating dimension in Canadian culture is the pride they express for...
Last edited: August 18, 2006
Introduction 
Canada is a country as diverse in culture as it is immense in size...
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Luxury Hotels 
Canada is a mecca for luxury hotels. The Four Seasons and Fairmont chains both...
Last edited: April 09, 2007
Only in Canada 
Economuseums (Economusées) Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, and...
Last edited: July 27, 2006
Photo Gallery 
Here is a link to a variety of photographs of Canada. Images of Canada 
Last edited: September 16, 2007
RVing the Trans-Canada Highway 
The Trans-Canada Highway is the world's longest national highway. Stretching...
Last edited: December 01, 2008
Snowboarding & Skiing 
Skiing & Snowboarding There are four main areas in which to ski in Canada...
Last edited: November 11, 2008
Sports & Activities 
Canada's national pastime is ice hockey (usually just called "hockey" in North...
Last edited: August 19, 2006
Survival Shopping 
Sometimes travellers have to urgently buy items which simply do not fall in the...
Last edited: October 16, 2006
Trivia & Fun Facts 
Canada is a huge country. It is: approximately 9,984,670 sq. km / 3,855,103 sq...
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Unforgettable Things to do in Canada 
Canada is not only the second largest country on the planet but also a heaven...
Last edited: March 09, 2007
Winter Driving 
If you're visiting Canada in the snowy months, and you come from a snow-free or...
Last edited: March 09, 2008
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Inside For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Crossing the border is usually quick and painless, but these days many...
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Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: May 27, 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: September 24, 2008
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: August 26, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: September 10, 2008
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: May 29, 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: October 08, 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Enter from USA by Land/Sea: No Passport 
Currently (October 9, 2007), if you are traveling to Canada from the United...
Last edited: December 02, 2007
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: December 01, 2008
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: March 28, 2008
Rental Cars 
The following car rental companies have locations at most major airports: Alamo...
Last edited: April 28, 2008
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% (lowered from 7% to 6% on...
Last edited: August 11, 2008
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