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Provinces of Canada

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Travel Etiquette for Canada

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Crossing the International Border

Getting Around in Canada

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Parks

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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 Passports In A Hurry!

 

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Provinces of Canada
to go to a specific province in Canada.

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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.

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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.

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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
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I always research the destinations to which I intend to travel with books 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 books and maps. If you don't find what you are looking for, click on the Getting Away Travel Bookshelf to find some of my favorites! Still can't find what you need? Contact me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com

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