TRAVEL INFORMATION
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APPROXIMATE
DISTANCES
To convert kilometres
to miles, multiply
number of kilometres
by 0.6. To convert
miles to kilometres,
multiply by 1.6.
K ILOMETRES MILES
48
30
56
35
64
40
72
45
80
50
88
55
96
60
160
100
POSTED
SPEED LIMITS
KPH
30
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
MPH
20
30
35
45
50
55
60
65
60 GO Yellowhead 2017
All travellers to and from the Caribbean,
Bermuda, Panama, Mexico, and Canada
must have a passport or other secure,
accepted document to enter or re-enter the
United States.
BORDER CROSSING
INFORMATION
Check the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection website for the most
current information on border crossing
requirements. cbp.gov
TAXES
Alberta is the only province in Canada with
no Provincial Sales Tax (PST). However,
Alberta charges a 4% Tourism Levy on hotel
rooms. The Canadian Government charges
a 5% Goods & Services Tax (GST) on most
purchases. In Saskatchewan there is a
separate 10% liquor consumption tax. The
non-alcoholic portion of a restaurant meal
is not taxed.
This chart indicates the taxes levied on
most purchases at press time:
AB GST
BC
GST + PST
MB
GST + PST
SK
GST + PST
CELSIUS FAHRENHEIT
PASSPORTS
To convert Celsius to
Fahrenheit, multiply
Celsius temperature by
9/5 (1.8) and add 32. To
convert Fahrenheit to
Celsius, subtract 32
from Fahrenheit
temperature and
multiply by 5/9 (.556).
1-800-461-9999
cbsa-asfa.gc.ca/menu-eng.html
TEMPERATURE
CUSTOMS INFORMATION
METRIC AT
A GLANCE
0%
7%
8%
5% 5%
12%
13%
10%
LEGAL AGE
The legal minimum age for the purchase
or consumption of alcoholic beverages in
Canada varies by province.
PROVINCE LEGAL AGE
AB, MB
BC, SK 18
19
stopped emergency vehicles (police,
ambulance, fire-fighting, public utility, or
designated emergency response vehicle) or
tow trucks on the same side of the highway
with their flashing lights on.
DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWS
Canada has strict laws against distracted
driving. Drivers can be charged with this
offense and heavily fined if they operate
any electronic device such as a cell phone,
or are caught eating or grooming while
driving. It is also an offense to drive in a way
that will distract, startle, or interfere with
highway users.
FERRY SERVICES
B.C. Ferries serves almost 50 points of call
along the B.C. coastline. For information
on fares, routes and times, or to make
reservations call 1-888 BC FERRY (toll free in
North America) or visit bcferries.com
DOES MY PET NEED A PERMIT?
Many live animals require permits. Often
animals require a health inspection in the
country of origin. A domestic dog or cat
travelling with the owner need only meet
the rabies certification requirements.
TIPPING
The average tip in Canada is 15 percent.
However, depending on the level and the
nature of the service, tipping may range
from 10 to more than 20 percent. Tips are
generally given for good service by food and
beverage servers in bars and restaurants,
taxi drivers, tour guides, hotel bellhops,
and estheticians. While it is not required to
tip other service staff, you are certainly at
liberty to do so.
RENTING A CAR
All car rental companies have a strong
network of outlets across Canada. To rent
a car you must be 21 years old and hold a
valid driver’s licence and a major credit card.
(A surcharge may apply to drivers under 25
years of age.)
RENTING A MOTORHOME
Most communities along the Yellowhead
Highway have a visitor information centre
that provides a rest stop, travel guides, and
updated travel information. Renting a motorhome is a convenient way
to explore the Yellowhead Highway. You may
purchase insurance at the time of rental.
For lower rates, it is recommended that
bookings be made three to four months in
advance.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION NATIONAL PARK ENTRY
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES
In emergency situations, contact the
local police, ambulance service, or fire
department by calling 911.
WEATHER AND ROAD
CONDITIONS
To check conditions and forecasts, visit
weather.gc.ca
For up-to-the-minute road reports (except
in Saskatchewan), call 511.
CONSTRUCTION /EMERGENCY
SPEED LIMIT
Motorists must slow to 60 kph, or less if the
posted speed is lower, when passing
Permits are required for entry into any
national park in Canada. However, in honour
of Canada’s 150th birthday, all annual
passes are free and can be collected at
the park gate. The pass is valid until the
end of 2017.
TIME ZONES
CENTRAL STANDARD (CST) ZONE
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, south to Texas
MOUNTAIN STANDARD (MST) ZONE
Alberta, south to Arizona
PACIFIC STANDARD (PST) ZONE
British Columbia, south to California