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Click on the following links for
information on Canada
General Information
Provinces of Canada
Accommodations in Canada
Getting To Canada
Travel Etiquette
for Canada
Tours to Canada
Crossing
the International Border
Getting Around in Canada
Annual Events
Activities
Parks
Dining
Books and Maps
Favorites
Links for Canada
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2007 Travel Alert - Passports Needed for Canada, Mexico,
Bermuda and Caribbean. Effective January 8, 2007, all travelers (including
United States citizens) will be required to carry current passports to enter or
re-enter the U.S.
Click here for the State Department Summary.
And, if you need a passport in a hurry, because you
forgot to apply months ago when you should have and your trip is almost upon
you, click on
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Getting To Canada
By Air
From the
U.S.
Direct flights are
available from most major cities in the United States to major
Canadian cities including Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton,
Regina, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec
City, Saint John, Halifax and Yarmouth.

From International Cities
Direct flights
connect the major cities of the world with the larger Canadian
cities. There are also frequent connecting flights will help
you get to most Canadian destinations.
By Bus or Train
Buses (check Greyhound)
travel to Canada from America. American and Canadian companies
also offer motor coach tours to all regions of Canada. AMTRAK
connects several cross-border crossings with the Canadian
VIA Rail System.
By Automobile
Traveling to Canada by car from the U.S. is also
convenient. Many north/south American interstates and major highways
lead directly to the Canadian border.
For additional and more complete information, click
on
Canada Information.
Major Cities of Canada
Click on Provinces of Canada and then on the province in which that city is
located to find cities, towns, and areas of Canada. If you cannot find a city
you are looking for, and have information about that city you would like for me
to add to Getting Away, please contact me with the information and I will try to
publish it.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Travel
Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We
discuss the correct travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out.
TravelEtiquette was formed to offer a unique reference
point on essential etiquette advice and information for worldwide
travel. Our features and articles are written by professional
journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a
background in this area. So – know before you go. Visit
TravelEtiquette so you will know how to, as the old adage states, “When in Rome,
do as the Romans do.”
Things to See and Do in Canada
Click on Calgary,
Toronto,
Vancouver,
and Victoria for travel guides, brochures, and money savers to help
you plan your visit to these areas of Canada. Area Travel Packets was created to
help travelers get the most out of popular destination and to help them
plan their vacations ahead of time.
Eco-Explorations
offers interesting tours where you’ll discover wildlife in natural habitats,
and breathe clean, fresh air in a safe environment at a relaxed pace. It
is an ideal choice for visitors wanting to experience true "Ecotourism".
Trips are generally limited to a maximum of eight guests plus trips are rotated
to ensure a minimum impact on the explored natural environments. Their
explorations run from three to seven days and are suitable for beginners and
experienced nature travelers. On each trip you will camp along spectacular
shores and enchanting forests. Eco-Explorations
takes care of all of the details from professional guides to equipment to unique
and nutritious foods. Do something different. Enjoy an Eco-Explorations
vacation!
For additional and more complete information, click
on
Canada Information.
Annual Events in Canada
Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have something of interest you believe I
should add to this section, please send me the information and perhaps I can add
it here.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
For additional and more complete information, click
on
Canada Information.
National and Provincial Parks in Canada
Canada has a wealth of provincial parks. Their number is only overshadowed by
the overwhelming diversity of available activities. Water sports, windsurfing,
camping, hiking, bird watching, cross-country skiing and more can be enjoyed in
Canada's Provincial Parks.
Other good sites would include Out There, Canada's "Adventure Travel On-Line,"
and the Federal Provincial Parks Council.
For additional and more complete information, click
on
Canada Information.
Suggestions for Dining in Canada
Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have something of interest you believe I
should add to this section, please send me the information and perhaps I can add
it here.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Favorites in Canada
Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have something of interest you believe I
should add to this section, please send me the information and perhaps I can add
it here.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
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and maps. I normally use Fodor's as I find their guidebooks very informative and
easy to read and understand. Click on the Amazon logo to search for travel
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