TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
U.S
Driving Permit accepted |
| Currency |
(CAD)
Canadian Dollar |
| Electrical |
120 Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 1 City Code Toronto 289+7D, Quebec City 418+7D, Montreal
514+7D, Ontario 807+7D |
Alcohol
You must be 19 years of age to consume or purchase alcohol in
the province of British Columbia. The minimum age varies from
province to province. Drinking alcohol in public is prohibited
by law in all of Canada.
Electricity
Like the USA, residential Canada uses 110 volt electrical systems
at 60 hertz. You will need a voltage transformer/ converter for
your electrical appliances if they operate on a different voltage.
There are different types of converters for different types of
appliances. Small electronics, razors and non-heating appliances
can operate with a 50-watt converter. Heating appliances such
as hair dryers, irons, coffee makers and other high-power electrical
appliances need a 1600-watt converter. You can also purchase combination
converters for both types. Mains wall sockets and plugs for 110
volts are two parallel flat blades. If those sockets are different
from the ones used in your country then you will need a socket
converter.
BUSINESS
HOURS and HOLIDAYS
National
Holidays
January 1 - New Year's Day
(January 2 - Day after New Year's)
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Monday on or before 24 May - Victoria Day
July 1 - Canada Day (formerly Dominion Day)
First Monday in September - Labor Day
Second Monday in October - Thanksgiving
November 11 - Remembrance Day
December 25 - Christmas Day
December 26 - Boxing Day
Language
Canada is officially bilingual (English and French), however the
working language in British Columbia is English.
