driver's license ‚ a birth certificate, a resident alien card or a green
card together with a passport is now recommended.
… Travel by air ‚ January 8, 2007
Passports, NEXUS Air cards, or Merchant Mariner Documents will
be required for all air travel from within the Western Hemisphere
for citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Bermuda.
… Travel by land or sea - January 1, 2008
It is anticipated that US citizens traveling between the US and
Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and
Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries) may be required to
present a valid US Passport, or other document as determined by
the Department of Homeland Security.
including children, to obtain a passport before traveling.
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) will require all
travelers, including US citizens, to and from the Americas
to carry a passport or other accepted document that establishes
the bearer's identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the
United States.
strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United
States for US citizens and legitimate international travelers.
to Canada and seasonal residents contact:
1-800-461-9999
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel/visitors-e.html
Outside Canada: 1-204-983-3500
American citizens, must be in possession of a valid national
passport or other recognized travel documents and visas if
required. Visas must be obtained in advance from a Canadian
Embassy or Canadian Consulate outside Canada.
any other spray) to be used against humans for self-defense
in Canada.
each for your friends or family in Canada without
paying duty, provided these do not consist of tobacco or
alcoholic beverages.
For further information: 1-800-731-4000
For other countries: 1-506-624-5380
mainland U.S. or Alaska may bring goods "in transit" (but not
handguns) through Canada. To facilitate your border crossings,
you should carry three copies of a list of all the goods you are
bringing with you, including values and serial numbers if
applicable. Consumable goods e.g. alcohol, tobacco and food
should be packed in containers that can be recorded and
sealed by Canadian Customs at the time of entry.
Those meeting the age requirement of British Columbia (19)
may bring in either: 1.14 litres (40 oz) of liquor or 1.5 litres (51
oz) or 2 x 750 ml of wine, or in lieu, 8.6 litres (288 oz) of beer
or ale.
Visitors meeting the age requirement of British Columbia (19)
may bring the following amounts of tobacco into Canada
without paying duty:
… up to 50 cigars … 200 cigarettes … 200 grams (8 oz) of
intended for other persons or for sale.
Prescription drugs should be clearly identified and carried in
the original packaging with a label specifying both what they
are and that they are being used under prescription. It is
recommended to bring a copy of your prescription and the
contact number of your doctor. Diabetics and others who have
to bring syringes with them should carry some kind of evidence
of their need for use.
and rates are set by the provincial and hospital authorities.
Your regular health insurance will likely offer extended
coverage while you are in Canada. However, it is always wise
to purchase extra travel insurance before leaving on any trip.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a 5% federal tax which
applies to most goods and services available in Canada.
Provincial Sales Tax
The province of BC has a provincial sales tax of 7%.
entering Canada. Owners of dogs and cats must bring a
certificate issued by a licensed American or Canadian
veterinarian clearly identifying the pet and certifying that it has
been vaccinated against rabies during the previous 36 months.
An exception is made for puppies or kittens that are younger
than three months old. Seeing eye dogs are allowed into
Canada without restriction. Canadian law also guarantees that
anyone using seeing eye dogs may bring them into restaurants,
hotels and other businesses.
For further information on the entry of pets, please contact:
Entry of Pets:
Toll Free: 1-888-732-6222
Tel: (604) 666-9240 (outside Canada/US)
www.inspection.gc.ca
ARE PROHIBITED ENTRY INTO CANADA.
… Contact Canada Customs or the RCMP for details before
or any authorized licensing office. All hunters should
carry a current copy of the BC Hunting and Trapping
Regulations synopsis.
and to those of the Federal government. To learn more about
the regulations and license requirements contact:
Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection
- Wildlife Branch
PO Box 9363, Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC Canada V8W 9M2
Toll Free: 1-800-663-7867 | www.env.gov.bc.ca
obtain an Authorization to Transport (ATT) from a provincial or
territorial Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) before arriving at the
border. For further information regarding the importation of
firearms in Canada contact:
Canadian Firearms Centre: 1-800-731-4000
www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca | e-mail: cfc-cafc@cfc.gc.ca
Canadian signs and fuel prices.
A kilometre (km) is approximately six-tenths (0.6) of a mile. Use
the following formula to estimate speed limits and distances:
25 km = 15 miles
miles per hour; in a 100 km-per-hour zone, you should drive 60
miles per hour. Fuel in Canada is sold in litres. It takes 3.78
litres to make a U.S. gallon.
Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR). Please be aware of the total permissible weight for
your vehicle.
For further information:
Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC)
Tel: (250) 414-7900 … Toll Free: 1-800-559-9688
(North America) 24 hrs/7 days a week www.icbc.com
from Celsius to Fahrenheit multiply by 9/5, then add 32; from
Fahrenheit to Celsius, subtract 32, then multiply remainder
by 5/9.
Toll Free: 1-866-645-3022 … Phone: (250) 782-9595 … Fax: (250) 782-9538
Email: info@tourismdawsoncreek.com … www.tourismdawsoncreek.com