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Make Canada's majestic mountains, pristine waterways and fascinating multicultural cities your next vacation spot. Pick a destination from our vast and diverse landscapes and discover the splendors of Canada in all four seasons. Go fishing or hiking in our national and provincial parks. Visit world-class museums, theatre and sporting events.  Come and explore Canada's dynamic urban settings. And have fun at festivals and attractions held throughout the year. Welcome! Bienvenue au Canada!

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Canada's Official Tourism Offices

• Canadian Tourism Commission 1-888-456-3333
• Parks Canada 1-888-773-8888
• Canadian Wildlife Service

• Alberta 1-800-252-3782
  • Calgary*, Edmonton, Banff*
  • 2006 Vacation Guides
  • hunting and fishing regulations*, sport fishing regulations*, Calgary Stampede*, winter activities
• British Columbia* 1-800 HELLO BC
  • Vancouver
  • BC Tourism Guides*
  • Tourism Whistler*, Pacific National Exhibition*, fishing and hunting permits*
• Manitoba 1-800-665-0040
  • Winnipeg*
  • hunting and fishing guide*, golf guide*
• New Brunswick 1-800-561-0123
  
  • Fredericton
  • fishing, hunting, NB Highland Games and Scottish Festival, golf
• Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism* 1-800-563-6353
  
  • St. John's
  • hunting and fishing*, Aboriginal tourism*, winter activities
• Northwest Territories* 1-800-661-0788
  • hunting regulations*, fishing guide*, Aboriginal tourism*
• Nova Scotia 1-800-565-0000
  • angling regulations *, hunting regulations*, golf guide*, parks and gardens*
• Nunavut* 1-866-686-2888
  • Nunavut Travel Planner* (PDF format, 4.3 MB), hunting and fishing*
• Ontario 1-800-ONTARIO
  
  • Ottawa, Toronto*, Niagara Falls*
  • hunting and fishing regulations, PATH: Toronto's downtown underground walkway, Toronto International Film Festival, golf guide, Ottawa's Winterlude Festival, Aboriginal tourism, winter activities, Canadian National Exhibition
• Prince Edward Island 1-800-463-4PEI
  • Charlottetown*
  • Anne of Green Gables, golf guide
• Québec 1-877-BONJOUR
  
  • Montréal, Québec City and area
  • sportfishing and hunting regulations, Montreal Jazz Festival, Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Québec Winter Carnival, golf guide, ski vacations
• Saskatchewan* 1-877-2ESCAPE
  
  • Regina*
  • 2006 Saskatchewan Winter Games*, hunting and fishing*, wind and water activities*, golf guide*
• Yukon 1-800-661-0494
  
  • hunting, fishing and trapping, Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), Klondike Gold Rush, backcountry adventures

Getting Around

• Air Canada 1-888-247-22622
• WestJet 1-888-937-8538
• VIA Rail 1-888-842-72455
• Greyhound Bus Line* 1-800-661-8747
• BC Ferries
• Subway Navigator*: Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton

Customs and Border Information

• Entry Requirements
  • Do you want to visit Canada? (immigration regulations)
  • Who needs a temporary resident visa to enter Canada? and Application form
  • Countries and Territories Whose Citizens Require Visas in Order to Enter Canada as Visitors
  • Special programs for U.S. citizens
    • NEXUS: Frequent Cross Border Pass Program
    • CANPASS: Remote Area Border Crossing Permit
• What can I bring into Canada?
  • Customs Information for Visitors to Canada and Seasonal Residents
  • Food, plant and animals imports from Canada Food Inspection Agency and Canada Border Services Agency
  • Travelling with your pets
  • How much money can I bring into Canada?
  • Firearms users visiting Canada (information on Canada's firearms policy, application forms, and contact telephone numbers)
  • Prohibited or restricted goods
• Border Wait Times
  • Canadian site, American Site*

Travel Guides

• Publications
  • Canadian Geographic*
  • Outdoor Canada*
  • National Geographic Traveler *
  • Access to Travel, your special needs information source*
  • Travel advice (U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency)*
  • Canada - Consular Information Sheet (U.S. Dept. of State)*
  • Tips for Travelers to Canada (U.S. Dept.of State)*
  
  
• Photo Albums
  • Photo Albums (Via Rail)
  • Image Library (Canadian Tourism Commission)
  
  
• Helpful Information
  • Weather
  • Holidays
  • Online Metric Calculator*
  • Currency Converter
  • Tax refund for visitors to Canada
  • Useful tips for Non-Canadians (from ViaRail)
  • InfoSpace maps and directions*

Other Sources

• Bed and Breakfast Online Canada

Travel to the United States

• Travel Report - United States (Foreign Affairs Canada)
• U.S.A. Bound: Advice for Canadian Travellers
• Bon Voyage, But...
• Canadian Performers: How to enter the United States
• Travelling Outside Canada this Summer? (customs information for Canadian residents)
• Travelling Abroad? Assistance for Canadians

*The hyperlinks marked with an asterisk link to sites that are not subject to the Official Languages Act and are not available in French.