Canada Holidays

Luxury Canada Holidays

A luxury tour to Canada gives you the perfect opportunity to explore this beautiful destination. Every country conjures up its own special images and Canada is no exception, for us slow talking Mounties and grizzly bears come to mind, but this huge country has so much to offer. Canada is full of natural beauty from the Columbian Icefields, to Butchart Gardens with over 50 acres to explore and of course who could forget the spectacular Niagara Falls, you’ll find there’s always something to explore

Canada Holiday Highlights
• Niagara’s three waterfalls… the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the smaller Bridal Veils Falls.
• Lake Louise, which with its sparkling turquoise waters is one of the most photographed areas of the Rockies.
• The historic city of Quebec filled with beautiful architecture and first class cuisine.
• Taking a ferry across to Vancouver Island and enjoying this mesmerising region. It’s a premier location to whale watch, bird watch or even go trout fishing.

Where is Canada?
Canada is part of
North America and boarders both the USA and Alaska. It is classed as the 2nd largest country in the world by total area and extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the East to the Pacific Ocean in the West and northward into the Arctic Ocean. 

Time difference / local time

Toronto GMT - 5 hours Calgary GMT - 7 hours

Currency

The currency in Canada is Canadian Dollars and cents. Most international credit cards are acceptable although cash payment or travellers cheques will be required for many optional excursions.

Passport and visa

A machine readable ten year passport is required by all British visitors to enter Canada which should be valid for six months after your return to the UK.  Visas are not necessary for British Citizens to enter Canada although an immigration form will be given to you onboard the aircraft for completion.  If your passport indicates you are a British Subject or you do not hold a British passport, visas for both Canada and USA may be required and you should check with the relevant Embassy at the earliest opportunity for the latest information.
We can only provide information for British Citizen passport holders.

Flying time to destination

Heathrow to Toronto 8 hours
Heathrow to Calgary 10 hours

Climate/season

Generally warm and sunny from May to October, although like the UK, weather can be changeable at times.  Weather in the mountains can and does change quickly, snow can fall at any time of year especially at high elevations. Winter months, November to April can be extremely cold at times.

Electricity

110/120 volts AC, 60Hz. Plugs are of the flat 2-pin type. European appliances should have dual voltage capabilities and will require an international adaptor. On board your Celebrity cruise all staterooms are equipped with standard USA 110 AC and 220 AC

Health and Vaccinations

Vaccinations are not required for overseas visitors coming to Canada from uninfected areas.

Health Care

Drinking tap water in Canada presents no risk. Medical insurance is essential in Canada. Only emergency cases are treated without prior payment and treatment will often be refused without evidence of insurance or a deposit.

Clothing

Emphasis is on casual dress during the day, and due to the altitude and general weather associated with mountainous regions a good cross section of clothes would be advisable including anoraks/umbrella and jumpers. Most hotels offer a laundry service.

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USA & Canada Brochure 2011

USA & Canada Brochure 2011

Order a Journeys of Distinction brochure to the USA and Canada and start planning your next luxury holiday. Tour destinations include New England and Eastern Canada.

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