CANADA CUSTOMS INFORMATION

• Citizens and legal residents of the United States do not need passports or visas to enter Canada as visitors.
• Photo I.D. such as a drivers licence, or a birth, baptismal, voter's or naturalization certificate are recommended in case you are asked for proof of citizenship when entering Canada or re-entering the U.S.
• Visitors who enter Canada from a country other than the U.S. require a valid passport and in some cases a visitor's visa. Visas are issued by Canadian Immigration offices, embassies and consulates.
• Further questions can be directed via mail to:
  Canada Immigration Division, Canada Employment and Immigration Centre,
  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  K1A 0J9
  or Customs Information: 705 941-3063.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE

• To obtain the best rate of exchange we recommend using a credit card for purchases or exchanging your currency at your bank or financial institution prior to entering Canada. Once in Canada, currency can be exchanged at the Ontario Travel Information Centre by the International bridge plaza or at any bank.

GST (GOODS & SERVICES TAX)

• Canada currently levies a 7% sales tax on most goods and services purchased. Visitors to Canada are eligible to a 7% GST rebate on accommodations valued $200 or more and on most goods you take home.
  *Note: There is no GST refund on transportation such as train, air or bus tickets and car rentals.
• GST rebates are available at the Duty Free Store on the Sault Canada side of the bridge approach for each receipt valued $50 or more. Duty Free hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, 7 days a week.

WHAT YOU CAN BRING INTO CANADA

• Duty free articles that may be brought into Canada are: wearing apparel and personal effects, sporting goods (up to 200 rounds of ammunition), up to 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes, 400 grams of tobacco, 40 imperial ounces of alcohol or wine or 288 imperial ounces of beer or ale (case of 24) per adult, cameras (with reasonable amount of film), reasonable food supply per person and a full tank of gasoline. Note: all articles above allowed quantities are subject to import duties.

FIREARMS

• Pistols, fully automatic weapons and firearms less than 26 inches in length are prohibited entry into Canada (exceptions are hand guns used by participants in bona fide marksmanship competitions).
• Most sporting rifles and shot guns can be admitted without a permit if visitors are sixteen years of age or older. A description of all guns and serial numbers must be submitted to Canada Customs. 200 rounds of ammunition can be admitted duty free.

U.S. RESIDENTS LEAVING CANADA

• After a 48 hour stay in Canada you may return to the U.S. with $400 U.S. worth of goods duty free per person. Goods include; 35 oz liquor, 200 cigarettes and 100 cigars.
• Family members may combine their personal $400 exemptions.
• Under 48 hours the exemption is $200 U.S. per person.

VEHICLES AND DRIVING

• Seat belts are mandatory for anyone weighing over 40 lbs. and car seats are required for children less than 40 lbs.
• Radar detectors and studded tires are illegal in Ontario.
• Right turns are permitted on a red light after a complete stop unless otherwise posted.
• Speed limits and distances are posted in kilometres (1mile = 1.62 km).
• Liquid fuels are sold by the litre (1U.S. gallon = 3.8 litres).