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Access to Travel
This site provides information on accessible transportation and travel across Canada. Its goal is to provide the information required to make travel easier and more enjoyable.
Source : Government of Canada. Transport Canada.
Accessible Vacation Home Exchange for people with disabilities
Free online Accessible Vacation Home Exchange for Persons with Extensive Disabilities matches disabled persons who want to exchange homes during vacations.
Source : Independent Living Institute
Air Travel Complaints?
Do you have an unresolved complaint with your air carrier? Would you like to know more about the following issues: Quality of Service, Terms and Conditions of Carriage, Air Fares and Cargo Rates, Accessible Transportation. The Canadian Transportation Agency and its Air Travel Complaints Commissioner are available to deal with unresolved complaints about your air travel experiences.
Source : Canadian Transportation Agency
Airport Safety
Would you like to know what security measures are in place at Canadian airports? Are you interested in finding out more about the emergency response times at airports? Marketplace Files provides information on airport safety.
Source : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Be Aware and Declare!
This Website provides the most up-to-date information about what can and cannot be brought into Canada. Travellers are encouraged to inform themselves about the rules and restrictions that apply.
Source : Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Border Information Service (BIS)
Are you travelling abroad or involved in importing or exporting? Are you wondering about Canada's trade agreements? The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) offers you the Border Information Service (BIS) to access general customs information 24 hours a day. Either by telephone or over the Internet, this service will help you find the basic customs information you need.
Source : Canada Border Services Agency
Canada's Capital and its region
Canada's Capital website enables Canadians and international visitors to interact with the Capital and its region from their own home, and provides information on planning a trip to Canada's Capital.
Source : National Capital Commission
Canadian Embassies and Consulates
The Web sites of our embassies, consulates and high commissions abroad are listed below. Please note, this list only represents those offices with their own Web site. For a complete listing of embassies and consulates outside of Canada, please go to the Canadian Representatives Abroad directory.
Source : Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Canadian Government Offices Abroad
This is a list of Government of Canada offices (embassies, high-commisions, consulates, and other offices), in each country, which you can contact to obtain consular services.
Source : Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
Canadian Heritage Rivers System
The Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS) was established in 1984 by the federal, provincial and territorial governments to conserve and protect the best examples of Canada?s river heritage, to give them national recognition, and to encourage the public to enjoy and appreciate them. It is a cooperative program of the governments of Canada, all 10 provinces, and the three territories.
Source : Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS)
Canadian Hydrographic Service Products, Publications, and Related Services
Provision of the following nautical products and related publications. Many of these items are mandatory for vessels that are governed by the Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations 1995, of the Canada Shipping Act.
Source : Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Canadian Representatives Abroad
This a directory of Government of Canada diplomatic and consular missions overseas and is also a resource for finding Canada-based staff at those missions.
Source : Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Canadian Snowbird Association
The CSA is a national and international non-profit organization created to represent the health care, social and economic interests, needs and concerns of Canadians who travel.
Source : Canadian Snowbird Association
Canadian Travel Links for Seniors
Links to web pages of interest to Canadian seniors who are looking for travel information.
Source : Canadian Senior Years
Canadians abroad - Lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed or inaccessible passport
This page contains information on what to do if your passport or travel document is lost, stolen, or damaged while abroad.
Source : Passport Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll free:: 1 800 567-6868
- Outside Canada and the United States:: (819) 997-8338
- TTY services:: 1 866 255-7655
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Postal Address :
Regarding passports: Passport Canada Foreign Affairs Canada Gatineau, QC, Canada K1A 0G3 Regarding certificates of identity and travel documents: Certificate of Identity Section Passport Canada Foreign Affairs Canada Gatineau, QC, Canada K1A 1L2
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Canadians in Canada - Lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed or inaccessible passport
This page contains information on what to do if your passport or travel document is lost, stolen or damaged.
Source : Passport Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll free:: 1 800 567-6868
- Outside Canada and the United States:: (819) 997-8338
- TTY services:: 1 866 255-7655
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Postal Address :
Regarding passports: Passport Canada Foreign Affairs Canada Gatineau, QC, Canada K1A 0G3 Regarding certificates of identity and travel documents: Certificate of Identity Section Passport Canada Foreign Affairs Canada Gatineau,QC, Canada K1A 1L2
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Communication Barriers
This publication offers a look at barriers to communication facing persons with disabilities who travel by air.
Source : Canadian Transportation Agency
Consular Affairs Publications Menu Page
Our safe-travel publications help travellers prepare for a safe, healthy, and problem-free journey. All publications are free. You can download your own copy or order a print version.
Source : Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Consular Services
The Consular Affairs Bureau provides assistance to Canadian travellers abroad. We are committed to helping Canadians prepare for foreign travel and to providing you with a variety of services once you're abroad.
Source : Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
Contact us
This page contains information about how to contact the Passport Office
Source : Passport Office
Country Travel Reports
Consult the Country Travel Reports before your departure to find out about security and safety conditions, health questions and entry requirements for the country or countries you are going to. The Department publishes reports for over 225 destinations around the world.
Source : Foreign Affairs Canada
Customs Declaration Card (PDF Format)
This guide gives you information about rules and exemptions which may apply to you and the goods you are bringing into Canada.
Source : Government of Canada. Canada Border Services Agency.
Emergencies
The Operations Centre of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. An experienced officer is always available to respond to emergency calls from anywhere in the world.
Source : Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Consular Affairs Bureau
Festival Seeker
Festival Seeker's powerful search engine helps you find music, cultural and sports festivals and events across Canada. Let Festival Seeker help you plan your Canadian vacation this year.
Source : Ottawa Festival Network
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