Useful Information
For a worry-free travelling experience
The information below is to facilitate your stay. For further details, please contact us.
Passport and visa
Visa requirements vary from one country to another. Feel free to contact us for further details concerning your situation.
A visa is not required for American citizens entering Canada. However, a valid passport is now required when crossing the Canada / U.S. border.
Taxes and duties
The government of Canada applies a federal goods and services tax (GST) of 5%. A provincial sales tax (PST or TVQ) is added to the GST. A municipal tax may also be applied on hotel rooms.
In Quebec, the GST and the PST are refundable on some services for international meetings where at least 75% of the delegates are from outside Canada. In Ontario, only the federal tax is refundable.
Airports
The amount of airport taxes applied may vary.
Climate
The climate varies greatly from one region to another and from one month to another. Please refer to each destination's weather chart or the Environment Canada website for further details.
Languages
Province of Quebec:
Quebec's official language is French. However, most of Quebec's friendly population is very comfortable communicating in English.
Elsewhere in Canada:
English is the main spoken language.
