| So, you've planned your trip to Canada. Your flight is | | | | acquainted with the laws regarding Canada's customs |
| booked, hotel reservations are made and your | | | | regulations. Here is a brief list of some items you are |
| itinerary is set. But before youget too excited about | | | | prohibited to bring into the country: |
| riding to the top of the CN Tower, you should | | | | - firearms and/or offensive weapons |
| takecare of a few other important details. | | | | - drugs |
| A) Prepare yourself for Canada's entry requirements. | | | | - certain fruits and/or plants that could contain |
| Ask yourself the following questions: | | | | harmful pests and diseases |
| Do I need a visa to travel to Canada? | | | | - meat |
| While some travellers require a visa to travel to | | | | What about alcohol and tobacco? |
| Canada, many do not. | | | | As long as you meet the age requirements set by |
| Persons lawfully admitted to the United States for | | | | the province or territory you are visiting, you can |
| permanent residencewho have a Green card or can | | | | bring up to 40 ounces of liquor, 52 ounces of wine, |
| provide other evidence of permanent residence, | | | | or 24 containers of beer. You can also bring 200 |
| British citizens and British Overseas Citizens who can | | | | cigarettes, 50 cigars or cigarillos, 200 tobacco sticks, |
| be readmitted tothe United Kingdom, persons holding | | | | and 200 grams of manufactured tobacco. |
| a valid and subsisting Special Administrative Region | | | | How much money can I bring to Canada? |
| passport issued by the Government of the Hong | | | | You can bring as much money as you like; however, |
| Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's | | | | you must report all imports and exports of currency |
| Republic of China, as well as other particular | | | | and monetary instruments equal to or greater than |
| individuals, do not require a visa to enter Canada. For | | | | $10,000 CAN. |
| a complete list,visit the A medical examination is | | | | For more details concerning customs regulations, call |
| required if you have resided for six or more | | | | (204) 983-3500 or (506) 636-5064 or visit the |
| consecutive months in a designated "red flagged" | | | | Canadian Government's customs and borders site. |
| country/territory in the one year prior to your travel | | | | Once the details of your travel to Canada have been |
| to Canada. Some of these countries include: | | | | sorted out, you can relax. Arrive into Canada and |
| fghanistan, Bahamas, Armenia, Brazil, Cambodia, | | | | have fun! Skate on the Rideau Canal, stroll through |
| Ethiopa, Guam, Haiti, India, Iran, Iraq, and Mexico. A | | | | old Montreal, or ski down Whistler's mountain. Either |
| complete list of "red-flagged" countries can be found | | | | way, you will surely enjoy your stay! |
| on the Government of Canada web site. B) Get | | | | |