What you need to know before visiting Canada?

by Lionel Siduna Liose|19 Nov 2020|Government|Immigration|341 views
You Must Have a Passport
All U.S. citizens arriving in Canada must have a valid passport or passport equivalent, such as a passport card or NEXUS card. Gone are the days of casual cross-border visits with only a driver's license; those disappeared after 9/11.
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Considering this, what do I need to bring to Canada?

Proof of Citizenship and Identity. Canadian law requires that all visitors 18 and over to carry two forms of identification: proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A United States passport, passport card, or NEXUS card meets either requirement.

Subsequently, question is, what do I need to know before going to Toronto?

Culture Shock | 9 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Toronto
  • They have their own currency.
  • You can't just get free health care.
  • It's more expensive than you think it is.
  • Take the subway.
  • Tip like you have money.
  • Niagara Falls is worth it.

What do I need to know before going to Vancouver?

Top 10 Vancouver Travel Tips
  • Don't worry about the rain.
  • Don't rent a car.
  • Look to stay around Burrard and Robson.
  • Know that you're safe everywhere but your stuff isn't.
  • Know that we're Vanc-Uber-less Not anymore!
  • Don't just say “Thank you”
  • Go to a dining district.
  • Just wear something.

What to do when you first arrive in Canada?

  1. Apply for your SIN Card. Apply for your Social Insurance Number (SIN) as soon as you arrive in Canada.
  2. Apply for your Health Care Card.
  3. Find accommodation.
  4. Get help from settlement services.
  5. Set up a Bank Account.
  6. Enroll Your Children in School.

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Q1.

What is the best time of year to visit Canada?

In many ways, the fall months, particularly September and October, are the best time to travel, as the weather is frequently very pleasant, the crowds have dispersed, and accommodation prices are lower than summer. If you are looking for value, spring is another good time to visit Canada.
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Q2.

Where should I go in Canada for the first time?

Visiting Canada for the first time? Here's your Canadian Bucket list!
  • See a Glacier (CHECK!)
  • Canoe on the lake (any lake)
  • Visit Banff National Park.
  • Calgary Stampede.
  • Visit Montreal, the home of Cirque du Soleil.
  • Visit the Yukon (CHECK!)
  • See Niagra Falls.
  • See an Ice Hockey Match.
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Q3.

How many days before we can go to Canada before classes?

You can enter on the Issue date on your visa, and you can apply for visa upto 3 months before start of your study program. However, if you land say too early in Canada say 2 months before start of your study program, then you need to have valid reasons to explain to CBP officer.
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Q4.

Can I use my debit card in Canada?

Mastercard and Visa are accepted everywhere credit cards are accepted in Canada which is most places. Debit card transactions on the other hand do not usually work between Canada and the US. You may use your US debit card to withdraw cash from most Canadian ATMs which will give you a good rate plus some fees.
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Q5.

Can you spend US dollars in Canada?

You can probably use U.S. dollars to cover costs in Canada; however, U.S. bills won't be accepted everywhere, and it may be expensive to pay with them.
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Q6.

Is Canada safe to visit?

Crime Rates in Canada
While violent crime against tourists is rare, petty and property crime is common in the country's bigger cities. Most areas tourists will visit are safe as houses. Violent crime in Canada is low and almost non-existent in popular holiday spots and ski resorts.
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Q7.

Where should I live in Canada?

The top places for expats to live in Canada are Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Montréal, and Ottawa. All five cities rank highly in quality of living.

The top industries in Ottawa are:
  • technology;
  • federal government;
  • finance;
  • insurance;
  • real estate;
  • trade;
  • health;
  • education.
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Q8.

Is it easy to travel to Canada?

Like any other country, Canada has laws to protect its borders and security but entering Canada as a tourist is relatively easy to do. If you are a citizen of the United States of America, you require a passport to enter Canada.
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Q9.

What questions do they ask at the Canadian border?

Here are answers to some of the most common questions visitors have about crossing the Canada border.
  • 01 of 07. Do I Need a Passport?
  • 02 of 07. Do I Need a Visa?
  • 03 of 07. How Long Can I Stay?
  • 04 of 07. Can I Bring My Gun?
  • 05 of 07. Can I Bring My Pet?
  • 06 of 07. What If I Have a DUI?
  • 07 of 07. What Are the Wait Times?
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Q10.

How often can I enter Canada as a visitor?

While valid, a multiple entry visa will let you travel to Canada for six months at a time as many times as you want. It will be valid for up to 10 years or one month before your passport expires, whichever is shorter. You must arrive in Canada on or before the expiry date on your visa.
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Q11.

How long can Americans stay in Canada?

six months
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Q12.

How much cash should I bring to Canada?

If you bring more than C$10,000 (or the equivalent in another currency) per family or as single traveller into Canada, you must declare the amount when you arrive. You must fill out form Cross-Border Currency or Monetary Instruments Report - Individual (E677) [PDF].
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Q13.

What can I not bring into Canada?

Items You Cannot Bring Into Canada
  • Food: Fresh fruits and vegetables and animal and fish products.
  • Live bait: Don't bring minnows, leeches, smelts, or leeches on your fishing trips.
  • Weapons: Guns and firearms, ammunition, fireworks, and mace and pepper spray are not allowed.
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Q14.

How do you dress in Canada?

Dress in layers
Start with a base layer like thermal leggings and wear snow pants on top of them. Same for your upper body. Wear a base layer, then a t-shirt, a fleece and a coat.
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Q15.

What food items are not allowed into Canada?

Examples of restricted items include:
  • live birds and hatching eggs.
  • eggs, yolks, egg whites.
  • poultry meat (other than fully cooked, canned, commercially sterile meat products)
  • raw pet foods containing poultry products.
  • feathers.
  • poultry manure and litter.
  • laboratory material containing poultry products/by-products.
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