Customs & visas
Every year more than 35 million people visit Canada. Canada welcomes these visitors as tourists,
students or temporary workers. As a visitor, you will enjoy the many opportunities Canada has to offer.
To enter the country you:
Canada does not pay for hospital or medical services for visitors. Make sure you have health insurance
to pay your medical costs before you leave for Canada.
You may not be permitted to enter Canada if you have a criminal conviction, including a conviction for driving
while impaired. Find out more about inadmissibility to Canada.
For more information visit the CIC Canada web site or
contact a Canadian visa office
for information on what you will need before coming to Canada.
Travel information
Second largest country in the world, Canada offers plenty of
interesting sites. From the Pacific to the Atlantic, the landscape changes
from the Rockies in the West, to the central Prairies and the Eastern Capes
and Cliffs.
- Country official languages : French and English
- Taxes : A federal tax (GST) of 5% is applied to most goods
and services in Canada. In addition, a provincial tax in Québec
of 8,5 % is also applied to most goods and services. Non-residents
can apply for a GST rebate on most goods purchased for use outside
Canada. Details are included in the booklet entitled "GST Rebate
for Visitors" published by Revenue Canada, Customs and Excise,
which will be available at the hotel registration desk.
- Voltage : 110 volts, 60 Hertz. Adapters can be purchased.
- Health insurance : Visitors are NOT COVERED by the Canadian Health
Insurance Plan. It is, therefore, recommended that participants arrange
their own health and accident insurance. This can be done before leaving
home through a local travel agent or medical association.
- Currency : All transactions in Can $.
- Customs & visas : See the
list of Countries and Territories whose citizens require visas in order
to enter Canada as visitors.
- Exchange rates
- Canada, the true North
The history and culture of the province of Québec makes it a one of a kind place to
visit. It is the only french-speaking province in the country. The hospitality
and kindness of its people makes it a must-see destination.
Bound to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, Québec is a vast continental peninsula rich
in natural resources and wildlife. A large portion of its 1,667,926 square kilometers
(640,000 square miles) remains unspoiled. The majority of Québec’s 7,400,000
inhabitants live in the south along the mighty St. Lawrence River, which has
been the gateway to the heart of the North American continent since the very
beginning of the New World. Québec has four clearly demarcated seasons: a gentle,
sunny spring, an often hot and humid summer, an autumn that blazes with vivid colours
and a cold, snowy winter ideal for all kinds of winter sports
(cf temperature chart).
An efficient transportation system
Québec's road transportation network is extensive and efficient. All regions are
accessible by air. International flights arrive at and depart from the PET Montréal
airport at Dorval and Québec City's airport. Several cities have their
own public transportation system, including Montréal, Laval, Québec City, Gatineau and
Sherbrooke. Since 1991, maore than 400 million passengers have used public transportation
in Québec.
To learn more about the province of Québec, visit the
government's Web site.
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One of the world's most dynamic metropolises, characterized by its distinctive
joie de vivre, entertainment, recreation, and gastronomy. Boasting a rich and colorful
history, Montréal is truly unique in North America for its special blend of urban
modernism and discreet charm inspired by the cultural distinctiveness of Québec.
- Time Zone : Greenwich Mean Time minus 5 hours.
- Weather : In Montreal, maximum/minimum average temperatures in June
are 23°C/12°C with occasional rainfalls.
To learn more about Montréal, visit
Tourisme Montreal's Web site.
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ACCESS TO MONTRÉAL
The Montréal Urban Community (MUC) Transport Commission
covers the 29 municipalities that make up the MUC and operates 185 bus lines and a
subway system connecting over 65 stations with a volume of nearly one million rides a
day. Montréal's subway is linked to a unique "underground city" that stretches over
almost 30 km (18 miles) and connects some 1,200 commercial establishments, including
shops, restaurants, banks, movie theaters, hotels and apartment complexes.
- Airport : Montreal is serviced by the
PET international airport
(15 km from downtown).
- Taxis are available at the airport.
There is also a shuttle-bus service every 30 minutes.
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