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Prince Edward Island
14%
*has a combined HST
Tipping
Tipping is standard practice. Below are some general rates.
SERVICE
TIPPING RATES
Restaurant waitstaff
15% to 20%
Bar staff
$1 per drink
Hotel bellhop
$1 to $2 per bag
Hotel room cleaners
$2 per day
Taxis
10% to 15%
Traveler's Checks
Traveler's checks are becoming obsolete in the age of ATMs. Traveler's checks issued in
Canadian dollars are generally treated like cash by businesses. Traveler's checks in most
other currencies must be exchanged for Canadian dollars at a bank or foreign currency
office. The most common issuers:
American Express
(
www.americanexpress.com
)
MasterCard
(
www.mastercard.com
)
Visa
(
www.visa.com
)
Opening Hours
The following list provides 'normal' opening hours for businesses. Reviews throughout this
guide show specific hours only if they vary from these standards. Note, too, that hours
can vary by season. The listings in this guide are for peak season operating times.
Banks
10am to 5pm Monday to Friday; some open 9am to noon Saturday
General office hours
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Museums
10am to 5pm daily, sometimes closed on Monday
Restaurants
Breakfast 8am to 11am, lunch 11:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday, dinner
5pm to 9:30pm daily; some open for brunch 8am to 1pm Saturday to Sunday
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