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    Western Canada

    A country of scenic wilderness, exotic animals, and uniquely friendly locals, Canada is a little slice of heaven on earth. Its west is renowned for its harbor front cities, the Rocky Mountains, bears, and the Yukon, while its east boasts the thundering Niagara Falls. 

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    A country of scenic wilderness, exotic animals, and uniquely friendly locals, Canada is a little slice of heaven on earth. Its west is renowned for its harbor front cities, the Rocky Mountains, bears, and the Yukon, while its east boasts the thundering Niagara Falls. 

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Western Canada

Lively cities, spectacular scenery, and outdoor adventures from coast to coast; Canada is a country of wide open spaces, pristine wilderness areas, and cultural heritage. Canada’s west contains some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, with harbor front cities, the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, and bear watching. 

When to Visit

A year round destination, Canada's magnificent scenery, and cultural treasures welcome visitors, especially during summer. Autumn particularly during September and October, offers stunning color across the country.

Highlights

WILDLIFE Canada offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing. See belugas, orca and bowhead whales, caribou, and moose in their natural environment. View grizzly and black bears as they feast on salmon or observe polar bears at close range.

WINTER From the unusual to the more traditional winter activities, winter in Canada is an amazing experience. See frozen mountains, lakes, and glaciers, walk through an ice canyon, or discover the beauty of snow-covered forests.

RAIL JOURNEYS Travel along Canada’s famous ‘ribbons of steel’ and experience remarkable landscapes that come alive with rushing rivers, mountain peaks, and profuse wildlife. An exhilarating way to discover the true character of this country.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS Canada is well known for amazing festivals and events and is home to “the Greatest Show on Earth”, the Calgary Stampede, a popular event held every summer for over 100 years.

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Communications

Country Code for Canada: +1
Visa Global Assistance: 1866 639 1911 Directory Information: 411
Emergency Services: 911 The emergency services number may not be applicable in remote areas. 

Customs

The ethnic diversity of Canada means that rules of social propriety are quite complex. There are certain general expectations. Greeting, except in formal settings, does not require touching in the form of embraces or handshakes. As a community, Canadians are in general soft spoken, patient, and almost apologetic in their public behavior. They are also in general tolerant of the complex network of cultural differences in public behavior, more so in cities where such diversity is more commonplace.

Electricity

Electrical plug type: American (some Japanese)
Voltage: 110-120 volts 
Modem plug type: American.

Getting Around

Many Canadian cities have clean and efficient public transit systems that make it easy and exciting to explore cities on a flexible schedule. Buses account for most of the fleets, but there are also streetcars, trolleys, sea buses, and trains. Major Canadian cities that offer subway, metro, or light rapid transit services include Vancouver (SkyTrain), Calgary (CTrain), Edmonton (LRT), Toronto (subway), Ottawa (O-Train), and Montréal (metro).

Language

English is the official language however almost 20% of people speak French, especially in Eastern Canada.

Shopping

You'll enjoy convenient shopping hours across Canada with many stores open from 9am or 10am to 6pm seven days a week. City stores and suburban shopping centers are also open until 9pm on several weeknights, particularly on Thursday and Friday. Sunday shopping is permitted in all provinces and territories across Canada. Some store owners may choose not to open on Sunday so find out before you set out on your shopping excursion. 

Tipping

Tipping is practiced in Canada in a similar manner to the United States. It is a common practice in restaurants to have servers share their tips with other restaurant employees, a process called "tipping out". Workers who receive tips are legally required to report the income to the Canada Revenue Agency and pay income tax on it. 

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The Travel Corporation has partnered with the company Sherpa to provide travelers with the latest government and health restrictions. Simply enter the country you want to travel to for information on safety regulations, border closures, quarantine requirements, your travel visa, and more using the Sherpa travel tool.
 

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