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Inside Background
History 
   First Nations (Natives, Indians, Inuit, Eskimos, Aboriginal peoples) They...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
Recommended Reading 
There are all kinds of ways to prepare for a trip to a new area. Helpful...
Last edited: July 31, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
The Canadian Tourism Commission's official website is www.Canada.Travel . This...
Last edited: August 16, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Winter and early spring are the skiing season, but not every region offers...
Last edited: December 31, 2006
Canadian Politics 
Canada is a confederation of ten provinces and three territories. This...
Last edited: August 18, 2006
Canadian Pop Culture 
One fascinating dimension in Canadian culture is the pride they express for...
Last edited: August 18, 2006
Introduction 
Canada is a country as diverse in culture as it is immense in size...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
Luxury Hotels 
Canada is a mecca for luxury hotels. The Four Seasons and Fairmont chains both...
Last edited: April 09, 2007
Music Playlist 
Music can define a destination. Two Canadian Broadcasting Corporation...
Last edited: September 28, 2009
Only in Canada 
Economuseums (Economusées) Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, and...
Last edited: July 27, 2006
Photo Gallery 
Here is a link to a variety of photographs of Canada. Images of Canada 
Last edited: September 16, 2007
RVing the Trans-Canada Highway 
The Trans-Canada Highway is the world's longest national highway. Stretching...
Last edited: December 31, 2008
Snowboarding & Skiing 
Skiing & Snowboarding There are four main areas in which to ski in Canada...
Last edited: November 18, 2009
Sports & Activities 
Canada's national pastime is ice hockey (usually just called "hockey" in North...
Last edited: August 19, 2006
Survival Shopping 
Sometimes travellers have to urgently buy items which simply do not fall in the...
Last edited: October 16, 2006
Trivia & Fun Facts 
Canada is a huge country. It is: approximately 9,984,670 sq. km / 3,855,103 sq...
Last edited: September 28, 2009
Unforgettable Things to do in Canada 
Canada is not only the second largest country on the planet but also a heaven...
Last edited: March 09, 2007
Winter Driving 
If you're visiting Canada in the snowy months, and you come from a snow-free or...
Last edited: November 24, 2009
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Inside For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: November 08, 2009
Crossing the Border 
You can no longer cross the Canada-U.S. border using only a driver's licence...
Last edited: July 21, 2009
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: May 27, 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: August 31, 2009
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: August 26, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: November 21, 2009
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: May 29, 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: October 08, 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: December 21, 2008
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: January 20, 2009
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Rental Cars 
A car is often the only way to reach the picturesque landscapes for which...
Last edited: November 09, 2009
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% is added to almost every...
Last edited: December 08, 2008
Where Should I Go in Canada ? 
Canada is a huge country.  It is; approximately 9,984,670 sq. km / 3,855,103 sq...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
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