Need to Know - Washington, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest - page 28

Need to Know
For more information, see Survival Guide
Currency
US dollars ($)
Canadian dollars ($)
Language
English
Visas
Requirements vary widely for entry to the US and Canada. Check http://travel.state.gov/
visa/visa_1750.html (USA) and www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit (Canada).
Money
ATMs widely available. Credit cards accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops.
Cell Phones
The US and Canada use GSM-850 and GSM-1900 bands. SIM cards are relatively easy to
obtain in both countries.
Time
Oregon (except most of Malheur County, near the Idaho border), Washington, and Van-
couver, BC, are in the Pacific zone (GMT minus seven hours in summer, minus eight in
winter).