Bring correct identification. Provide proof of citizenship such as a naturalization certificate, a valid passport or a birth certificate to enter Canada. Show photo identification when necessary.
Provide a letter of permission for children who are traveling with one parent or another adult. The letters must come from the other parent or a legal guardian. Divorced parents who share custody should carry legal documents to establish their status.
Get a Goods and Services Tax refund. A 7 percent GST tax is added to most transactions in Canada. Tourists can get a refund on purchases they take out of Canada. They also can get a refund on short-term accommodations which last less than a month. Submit rebate forms within 60 days of leaving Canada. The forms may be obtained from certain stores, customs officials, duty-free shops or from the Canada Customs and Review Agency.
Go to the bank to get the best exchange rate. Most Canadian businesses accept U.S. dollars, especially communities near the border. Get the best rate by using an ATM or converting currency into Canadian funds at a bank or other financial institution.
Carry and use insect repellent. This is especially important in northern Canada and in June, blackfly season.
Learn some French phrases. They will be helpful in the Quebec province or French-Canadian communities elsewhere.
