Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Canadian Ski Council
(
www.skicanada.org
) Skiing and snowboarding.
Paddling Canada
(
www.paddlingcanada.com
) Kayaking and canoeing.
Alpine Club of Canada
(
www.alpineclubofcanada.ca
) Climbing and mountaineering .
See also our chapter on outdoor activities in the region (
Click here
)
.
Customs Regulations
The
Canada Border Services Agency
(CBSA;
www.cbsa.gc.ca
) has the customs low-
down. A few regulations to note:
Alcohol
You can bring in 1.5L of wine, 1.14L of liquor or 24 355mL beers duty free.
Gifts
You can bring in gifts totaling up to $60.
Money
You can bring in/take out up to $10,000; larger amounts must be reported to cus-
toms.
Personal effects
Camping gear, sports equipment, cameras and laptop computers can
be brought in without much trouble. Declaring these to customs as you cross the border
might save you some hassle when you leave, especially if you'll be crossing the US- Ca-
nadian border multiple times.
Pets
You must carry a signed and dated certificate from a veterinarian to prove your dog
or cat has had a rabies shot in the past 36 months.
Prescription drugs
You can bring in/take out a 90-day supply for personal use (though if
you're bringing it to the USA, know it's technically illegal, but overlooked for individuals).
Tobacco
You can bring in 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 200g of tobacco and 200 tobacco
sticks duty free.
Discount Cards
Discounts are commonly offered for seniors, children, families and people with disabilities,
though no cards are issued (you get the savings on-site when you pay). AAA and other
automobile association members also receive various travel-related discounts. Many cit-
ies have discount cards for local attractions.
International Student Identity Card
(ISIC;
www.isic.org
)
Provides students with dis-
counts on travel insurance and admission to museums and other sights. There are also
cards for those who are under 26 but not students and for full-time teachers.
Parks Canada Discovery Pass
(
www.pc.gc.ca/ar-sr/lpac-ppri/ced-ndp.aspx
; adult/child/
family $68/33/136) Gives access to over national parks and historic sites for a year
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