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Travel Tips for Atlantic Canada English and French are the two official languages of Canada. Wardrobe ideas: For spring and fall, you should add warm sweaters and a medium weight jacket to your usual wardrobe. For summer, you’ll need everything from shorts and sandals to a light sweater or two for evenings by the sea. You should also bring sunblock. Summer heat can be intense at times. The currency in Canada is the Canadian dollar. American currency is worth more and is accepted just about everywhere, but you will find better exchange rates at banks, large hotels and cruise ships. Most ATMs in Atlantic Canada are on the Cirrus or Plus network. Check with your bank before you leave to see about any conditions or reasons why your card may not work here. If you’re an American citizen or permanent resident, you don’t technically require a passport to enter Canada as of the date of this posting. However, in these times of heightened security, we highly recommend you bring yours with you. It will also help you on your return home. If you are from another country, you may need a visitor visa. Check with a Canadian Consulate or Embassy. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are on Atlantic Standard Time (AST), 1 hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Newfoundland and coastal Labrador are one half-hour ahead of Atlantic Time. Most stores and offices are open from 09:00 to 17:00. Most stores are open Monday – Saturday, and also Sunday in some provinces. Actual business hours vary from one province to another. Tipping and service charges vary for taxis, restaurants and nightclubs. Hotel, rail station and airport porters expect $1.00 per bag carried. |
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