Canada

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Canada is a country blessed with some of the world's most spectacular, unspoiled and awe-inspiring scenery.

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Our tour begins where the prairies meet the Rocky Mountains, and takes you through a landscape full of jagged, towering mountains; to see glaciers and gorges, shimmering turquoise lakes and soaring alpine peaks. While Canada's main attraction is undeniably its natural beauty, the pretty mountain resorts of the Rockies and the laid-back Pacific cities of Victoria and Vancouver offer a fascinating mix of history and culture, providing an insight into the character of the people who built them. 

Information Canada

Country guide
Capital city Ottawa
Population

33,395,000

Area 3,850,000 sq miles
Local time

GMT/UTC -7  -8

Language

English, French

Currency Canadian Dollar / CAD / C$
Canadian Dollar = 100 cents.
Religion

75% of the population belong to the Christian faith, Anglican, Roman Catholic & United Church of Canada.

Travel information
Passports and Visas

Full ten year passports are required for all visitors to Canada and must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you intend to leave Canada.  Visas are not necessary for British Citizens to enter Canada; however, an immigration form will be given to you onboard the aircraft.

If your passport indicates you are a British Subject or you do not hold a British passport, visas for both Canada and USA may be required and you should check with the relevant Embassy at the earliest opportunity for the latest information.

Payment options Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
You will find ATMs in many shops, malls and airports. The most common are Cirrus, Plus, Star and Maestro. Major credit cards are widely accepted.

Traveller's Cheques
We recommend taking travellers cheques for security reasons; taking travellers cheques in Canadian Dollars rather than Sterling will avoid additional exchange rate charges.
Climate
Climate / season

Canada is generally warm and sunny from May to October, though the weather can be changeable at times.  In the mountains, weather can change quickly and snow can fall at any time during the year, especially at high elevations.  Winter is from November to April and can be extremely cold.

Technical Details
Telephone dialling codes The country dialling code for Canada is +1. In the event of an emergency, the Canadian emergency services number is 911.
Electricity

110/120 volts AC, 60 Hz. Flat 2-pin plugs are in use.  European appliances should have dual voltage capabilities and will require an international adaptor.

Culture
Politics Prime Minister Stephen Harper since 2006.
Customs


Clothing

Casual dress is generally worn throughout Canada during the day. A good variety of clothing, including jumpers, anoraks and umbrellas is recommended, due to the altitude and changeable weather across the mountainous regions. Laundry facilities are available if required.

Canada 

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