Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BEFORE YOU GO
Passports and Visas
To enter Canada, a passport is required by citizens and permanent residents of the United
States. At press time, the U.S. government was developing alternatives to the traditional
passport. For further information, see the website
http://travel.state.gov
. For current entry
requirements to Canada, check the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website
(
www.cic.gc.ca
).
All other foreign visitors must have a valid passport and may need a visa or visitors
permit depending on their country of residence and the vagaries of international politics.
At present, visas are not required for citizens of the United States, British Commonwealth,
or Western Europe. The standard entry permit is for six months, and you may be asked to
show onward tickets or proof of sufficient funds to last you through your intended stay.
No vaccinations are necessary
for visiting Canada.
Transportation
Visitors to the Canadian Rockies have the option of arriving by
road, rail,
or
air.
The main
gateway city for flights from North America and Europe is
Calgary,
while
Vancouver
is
also a popular starting point. From these two cities, as well as points across Canada, sched-
uled train and bus services pass through the region year-round.
Driving,
whether it be your own vehicle or a rental car, is by far the best way to get
around the Canadian Rockies, although most towns are served by bus.
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