FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tourism and Recreation

1. Where can I find information about applying for a GST/HST refund as a visitor to Canada?
2. Where do I find information about applying for tax rebate a visitor to Ontario?
3. Where can I find information about fishing in Ontario and getting a fishing licence?
4. Where can I find information on snow conditions for cross-country and alpine skiing?
5. Where can I find tourist information for Ontario?
6. Where do I obtain information about provincial parks and how do I make reservations?
7. Where can I find information on how to apply, renew or replace an Outdoors Card for fishing and hunting?

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Where can I find information about applying for a GST/HST refund as a visitor to Canada?

The Canada Revenue Agency provides information about GST/HST refund visitors to Canada in the Tax refund for visitors section of their website.

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Where do I find information about applying for tax rebate a visitor to Ontario?

The Ministry of Finance provides information on applying for a retail sales tax refund as a visitor to Ontario. Visitors must apply for the refund by completing the General Application for Refund of Retail Sales Tax (PDF - 19K).

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Where can I find information about fishing in Ontario and getting a fishing licence?

The Ministry of Natural Resources provides information about fishing in Ontario and obtaining a fishing licence.

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Where can I find information on snow conditions for cross-country and alpine skiing?

Ski Ontario provides information about snow conditions for cross-country and alpine skiing.

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Where can I find tourist information for Ontario?

Visit the Ontario Tourism Web site to find tourist information for Ontario.

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Where do I obtain information about provincial parks and how do I make reservations?

The Ontario Parks website provides information about provincial parks. Reservations for provincial parks can be made online or call 1-888-668-7275.

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Where can I find information on how to apply, renew or replace an Outdoors Card for fishing and hunting?

The Ministry of Natural Resources provides information on how to apply, renew or replace an Outdoors card for fishing and hunting.

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