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Travel information for U.S. Citizens traveling to Canada

Customs and Immigration

Visitors from all countries except the United States need a valid passport, Photo ID, proof of citizenship and residence are mandatory for citizens of the U.S. except a passport is recommended. (U.S. Citizens may have  a difficult time getting back into the U.S. without a passport.

Visitors from other countries must possess a passport and and should contact the nearest Canadian Consulate or Embassy for more information.  For visa information, visit www.cic.gc.ca

Metric Conversions

Canada uses the metric system.  All highway and traffic indicators are in km and km/h, gas is sold by the litre, temparature is measured in Celsius, and the electrical current is 110 volts.

1 kilometre = .62 miles
100 km/r = 62 mph
3.8 litres = 1 gallon
Temperature 25 degrees C - 77 degrees F

Hunting and fishing Regulations

Fishing licenses outside the national parks can be purchased from select sporting goods stores, convenience stores and some gas stations.

Call 1-888-944-5494 for the nearest license issuer.

Hunting regulations and special licensing requirements vary depending on the type of hunting.  Hunting is absolutely prohibited in the national parks.  We will have an address in each province and territory as to purchasing hunting permits.

Weapons

Revolvers, pistols, fully automatic firearms and other weapons and self-fefense sprasy are prohibited entry into Canada.  All Firearms (hunting) must be declared.  To obtain legislation information, call Canadian Firearms Centre line at 1-800-731-4000

The above information from Travel Alberta at 1-800-252-3782

 

 
 

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