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Practical Information
Learn more about getting to Canada and what to expect once you are here. Find out just how easy it is to travel Canada by air, rail, road and sea.
Canada is globally recognized for its outstanding quality of life, progressive political environment and remarkable cultural diversity. Excellent services, modern amenities and warm, friendly people make it a welcoming place for anyone to explore. Stretching from the Pacific to the Atlantic and deep into the Arctic, Canada is a big country, with a lot of places to experience. Rugged mountain peaks and soft sandy beaches. Bustling cosmopolitan cities surrounded by quiet cozy villages. Historic sites brimming with authentic traditions and stories from the past. Galleries showcasing modern works and masters of Canadiana. Innovative attractions to delight the imagination. Diverse and endlessly engaging. Canada is made for exploring. Visit canada.travel the official site of the Canadian Tourism Commission, for places to go, things to do and things to know about Canada. The Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located 20 kilometres (13 miles) from downtown Montréal, with multiple highway accesses. The shortened version is Montréal-Trudeau and its IATA code is YUL. It is important to know that the airport was formerly called Montréal–Dorval International Airport, or Montréal-Dorval, and that the use of this name is still common in everyday language and on road signs. Some 40 air carriers operate direct flights to and from Montréal-Trudeau to more than 100 regular and seasonal destinations in Canada, the U.S. and internationally. Via Taxi and Limousine Upon exiting the terminal (arrivals level) a dispatcher will help you obtain a taxi or limousine. No reservation is required. Travel time: Plan approximately 25 minutes Rates include applicable taxes. Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards and cash are accepted. Some drivers accept U.S. currency but provincial regulations require customers to pay in Canadian currency. Via L’Aérobus L’Aérobus provides an efficient connection by motor bus between Montréal–Trudeau airport and Le Centre Sheraton hotel. Schedule: Departures every 25 minutes. For the detailed schedule, click here. Travel time: Plan approximately 45 minutes. Rates include applicable taxes. Gare Centrale (Central Station) is located 1 kilometre (less than 1 mile) from the Sheraton Hotel and is the rail terminus for all trains from the U.S. and from other Canadian provinces. It is connected underground to the Bonaventure Métro (subway) station. The Canadian currency system uses dollars ($) and cents (¢) similar to the U.S., Australia and New Zealand. Most hotels, stores and restaurants will accept U.S. dollars, though sometimes at a lower rate than banks or airports. Exchanging Currency in Canada You can change money at any recognized financial institution, bank, trust company or currency exchange in Canada. Many stores, hotels and restaurants will also exchange U.S. currency, but often offer a lower rate than a financial institution. For information on currency exchange rates, check out the Bank of Canada's Currency Converter. A federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 6% is charged on most goods and services in Canada. A Québec provincial tax (TVQ) of 7.5% is added to all goods and services purchased in the Province of Québec. A non-refundable 3% tax per night is also in effect in Montréal. 5 Day Forecast from Environment Canada Average daily high temperature in September: 16° Celsius (61° Fahrenheit) Rain can be expected any time of year in Montreal, but summer tends to be the wettest season. A feature of the climate of Montreal is the possibility of late autumn heat waves, enjoyed as 'Indian summers', which frequently occur. As evenings may be cool, participants are encouraged to pack a windbreaker and a sweater.
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