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Canada is a year round destination experiencing four seasons – Spring in April and May: Summer from June to August: Autumn in September and October: Winter from November to March.
Remember the Canadian seasons are the reverse to Australia.
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Currency |
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Coins include 1¢ (penny), 5¢ (nickel), 10¢ (dime), 25¢ (quarter), $1 (loonie) and $2 (toonie). Notes include $5, $10, $20 and higher denominations.
Taxes
GST (Goods and Services Tax). This is a federal and state tax which is added to your sale at the end of a transaction. Overseas visitors can obtain a rebate on GST paid on goods brought home subject to certain requirements.
Tipping
Tips or service charges are not usually included in the bill. As a rule, a tip of 10-15% of the total amount should be given.
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Distances |
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Vancouver – Calgary |
975 |
| Calgary - Banff |
128 |
| Calgary - Edmonton |
295 |
| Toronto - Ottawa |
398 |
| Ottawa – Montreal |
199 |
| Montreal - Quebec City |
270 |
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Canada is a country of amazing scenic beauty offering the Australian traveller a unique holiday experience. Lakes and waterways are more abundant than in any other country in the world and forests extend in an almost unbroken belt from coast to coast.
In British Columbia experience the harbourside cities of Vancouver and Victoria, along with the beauty of Whistler. Cruise majestic fjords or drive on modern highways to every corner of this diverse and beautiful province.
Alberta, the Rockies province, is home to incomparable Banff, Calgary, Lake Louise and Jasper. National parks, hiking, fishing or just gazing in awe at some of the world's most photographed landscapes make Alberta the ultimate destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
On the eastern side of Canada, the lake province is a cultural mix of mostly French and British heritage including cosmopolitan Monteal and Quebec City with its uniquely French heritage.
Further east still are the Atlantic provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward island, both rich in history and maritime tradition.
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