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Practical Canada

Visitors often require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before boarding their flight to explore the provinces, a simple digital process linked to the passport.

Currency and tipping

The Canadian dollar

Use the loonie

Cards widely accepted

Standard 15% tip

Weather and packing

Layered clothing essential

Winter gear needed

Summer light wear

Waterproof footwear best

Metric system

Canada uses the metric system for all measurements, meaning speed limits appear in kilometers per hour and temperatures are forecasted exclusively in degrees Celsius.

Unforgettable adventures in Canada.