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U.S. Visitor Information
Soon Americans returning home via land and sea from any international destination will need to show a passport or other secure travel document.
For detailed information about obtaining or renewing your U.S. passport, visit the U.S. Department of State, Passport Services Office, or access U.S. passport application services from the United States Postal Service.
For detailed information on entry requirements, including medical exams, working or studying in Canada, and what you are permitted to bring into Canada, visit the Canada International web site.
Click here for the current exchange rate information.
You may want to carry some Canadian cash when you enter Canada but automated teller machines are readily available and usually offer the best exchange rates. Don’t be surprised if your money feels heavier; loonies and toonies ($1 and $2 coins) are in wide circulation.
In Prince Edward Island, both the Federal GST and provincial PST are applied to many purchases, but clothing and footwear are not charged the 10% PST.
Keep in mind that distances are measured in kilometres and speed limits are posted in metric as well. The metric system is also used for most grocery products. Temperatures are measured in Celsius; a very simple comparison to remember is that 20 degreees Celsius is about 70 Farenheit, and that average daytime summer temperatures in PEI are 23 degrees Celsius.
PEI is in the Atlantic Time Zone, one hour ahead of Eastern Time Zone.
