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are limited to carrying up to 30 grams of dried four days when sending mail overseas. Parcels
cannabis in public, and smoking is permitted may take upward of two weeks.
outside. Under the law, you are not allowed to Canada Post
smoke cannabis in enclosed public places and ∑ canadapost.ca
other common areas. While you can legally take
cannabis from province to province, taking Taxes and Refunds
cannabis into another country can result in
prosecution. Possession of illegal drugs may A 5 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) is
entail heavy fines and possibly jail time. levied on most goods and services. With the
exception of Alberta, all provinces levy
ID additional taxes (PST). Some provinces have
HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) only, which
There is no requirement for visitors to carry ID, combines taxes. There are also additional taxes
but due to occasional checks you may be asked on tourist lodging that vary by region (p381).
to show your passport. If you don’t have it with You may be eligible for a tax rebate under
you, you may be asked to present the original the Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive
document within 24 hours. Program (FCTIP). More information is available
from the Revenue Agency website.
Visiting Sacred Sights Revenue Agency
∑ canada.ca/en/revenue-agency
Dress respectfully: cover your torso and upper
arms. Ensure shorts and skirts cover your knees, Discount Cards
and turn off your cell phone.
The Discovery Pass offers unlimited admission
Cell Phones and Wi-Fi for 12 months at over 80 Canadian National
Parks that usually charge admission. Montreal’s
Free Wi-Fi spots are generally available in main Passeport MTL gives access to 23 attractions
towns and cities, at major airports, libraries, and in a 72-hour period. Toronto’s CityPassoffers

most hotels. Cafes and restaurants permit the 36 percent savings on admission to many
use of their Wi-Fi on the condition that you attractions, and Vancouver and Ottawa offer
make a purchase. For a list of Wi-Fi hot spots 50 percent off entrance fees with City Passport.
around Canada, visit the Wi-Fi Freespot website. CityPass
Wi-Fi Freespot ∑ citypass.com/toronto
∑ wififreespot.com City Passport
∑ citypassports.com
Cell Phones Discovery Pass
∑ pc.gc.ca
Local SIM cards can be used in compatible Passeport MTL
phones and can be bought from local providers. ∑ passeportmtl.com
US residents can usually upgrade their domestic
cell phone plan to extend to Canada. WEBSITES AND APPS
Pre-paid phone cards usually offer the
best rates for international and long-distance Destination Canada
dialing, and are sold in most drugstores and Canada’s official tourist website, www.
convenience stores. canada.travel is full of useful tips.
Post Gas Buddy
For road trips around Canada, this app
Canada Post handle most postal services in is a must. It locates gas stations near
the country. Stamps can be bought from post you, shows prices, sends price hike
offices, and some supermarkets, drug stores alerts, and notifies you about deals.
and even corner grocery stores. Allow three to

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