Questions tagged [canada]

A large country in North America, located in the northern part of the continent between the United States, the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and the Arctic Ocean. Canada is the world's second-largest country by area and has a population of about 34.6 million (2011).

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A large country in North America, located in the northern part of the continent between the , the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and the Arctic Ocean. Canada is the world's second-largest country by area, and has a population of about 34.6 million (2011).

The busiest international airports have direct connections to Europe, Asia, Latin and North America. US travellers also have the option of coming by bus or rail which is a less expensive option.

Language:

It has two official languages, English and French, the latter primarily spoken in Quebec.

Timezones:

UTC −8 (Yukon, British Columbia)
UTC −7 (Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut)
UTC −6 (Saskatchewan, Manitoba, portions of northwestern Ontario, Nunavut)
UTC −5 (Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut)
UTC −4 (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, portions of Labrador and eastern Quebec)
UTC −3.5 (Newfoundland and a few Labrador points on the Strait of Belle Isle)

Useful info:

  • Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAN), some places in tourist dense areas accept USD, but that should not be depended upon.
  • Tipping is usually 10-15%
  • Canada officially uses the metric system, but many imperial measures will be understood, namely for distance and weight
  • Canada WikiVoyage

See also these more specific tags for destinations within Canada:

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Do I have to say Yes to "have you ever used any other name?" if I did?

I am filling a Canadian Application and they are asking if I ever used any other name. I had a birth name that was changed during my school studies and that name is not referenced on any legal document that I am submitting with my application or any…
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How much non-continuous time can I spend in Canada as a US citizen?

I am US citizen, I have a full time employment as a software engineer which allows me to work from anywhere, although I have to go on site once every 2 months. I have met a girl in Canada and we want to spend a lot of time with each other, she cant…
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Can a Thai citizen with US green card visit Canada?

Can my Thai wife with US permanent green card visit Canada with me? Taking an Alaskan cruise.
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I applied for a CSQ which got canceled. What should I answer under the question about previous visa/immigration applications?

I applied to the Quebec Immigration Service for a CSQ a few years ago but didn't continue and my application got canceled automatically (refused with an intention to refuse with a deadline that passed). Now if I want to apply to get a Canadian study…
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Multiple days in Windsor is it ok?

I had posted this: Travel to Canada by car. Vaccine requirements for 13 and under? and now our plans are changing. That original question stated if we went to Windsor and returned on the same day. Now we plan to stay 2-3 days. Some background info…
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Are the Canadian Journey Series banknotes still accepted in shops in Canada?

I assume they are accepted in banks however, having seen the big hassle tourists go through in the UK when they have an old banknote I would love to know if I can spend them in shops.
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Re-applying after visit visa refusal in Canada

I am currently employed by a company in Canada and work in the Middle East for them. I had to be there on 6th October 2017 for some orientation and training. I applied for a visit visa around the end of September with the invitation letters provided…
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6 month stay in canada

I own and rent a home in Canada. Does my 6 month stay begin the day I enter Canada or start over on Jan 1 - Dec 31 every year. I mean is the 6 month stay based on the calendar year?
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I am 22 years old and I plan on moving to Canada in the future. What should I do?

I am 22 years old and I will be graduating from university in Computer Science in 2013. I went to Canada for one year for a gap year and I absolutely love that place. I know I am only 22 years old and I'm a bit young thinking about immigrating to…
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Changes in declared length of stay vs authorized stay in Canada

I used the kiosk machine in YVR and indicated that I intended to stay for 3 weeks. For some reasons, my return flight was cancelled so I decided to just buy a new return ticket. I also extended my vacation to 2 months instead of the original 3…
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I am traveling to Canada on a visitor visa on my old passport. and I have a new one

I have a visitor visa to Canada on my old passport. I renewed my passport to have. six months valid passport when travelling. can I enter Canada with a visa on my old passport? I will take both passports with me? and do I really need a six months…
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cancel visa on damage passport

I received the damage passport with Canada visa, next day I went to Canada embassy to inform about this and to confirm about next procedure. Even they not call me inside the office, nor ask any question just guard take my passport and gone inside…
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Will a CBSA officer be suspicious, if a dual Canadian citizen uses his other passport to enter Canada?

My dad visits China, and prefers Canadian customs not to see his many visits to China, as relations between Canada and China aren't great. My dad's flying back from Hong Kong. If he presents his Hong Kong SAR passport in Canada, will a CBSA…
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Procedural fairness letter response

I have received a PFL from Canada embassy stating that i used compensate representative for submitting my application. Actually i didn't, but i can understand the concerns of the officer because i also submitted an application for my friend days…
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India to United States and then to Canada - Any Problem with Study Permit

I m citizen of India and I just got my Student Visa . Now If I want to Spend some days in United States before going to Canada . So , this will cause any problems with my study permit as I m not coming to canada from my native country. Because we…
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