Canada Flights :: Tourist Information

Passport Information

British subjects require a valid passport and return ticket to visit Canada. A visa is not required, except for holders of passports endorsed ‘British Subjects’ and ‘British Protected Persons’, who do require a visa

Airport Information

For information on major Canada Airports and the services provided, please follow the above link.

Currency

Canadian Dollars and Cents
Major credit cards and traveller’s cheques in Canadian $$ widely accepted.

Tipping
Tips or service charges are not usually added to restaurant bills in Canada. Wages in many restaurants are based on the assumption that staff will receive a significant proportion of their income in tips. If you are satisfied with the service received, a tip of 15% is customary.

Public Holidays

New Year's Day – January 1
Good Friday – April 14, 2006
Easter Monday – April 17, 2006
Victoria Day – The Monday preceding May 25
Canada Day – July 1 (observed July 2 if July 1 is a Sunday)
Labour Day – The first Monday of September
Thanksgiving Day – The second Monday of October
Remembrance Day – November 11
Christmas Day – December 25
Boxing Day – December 26

Government services, schools and banks are closed, some shops and restaurants may also be closed during these days but many remain open.