Questions and
ANSWERS
SEEING THE WOOD FOR THE TREES WHEN SELLING CANADA
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Q: My client is a non- skier travelling to Canada with skiers – what other winter activities could I recommend?
Automated Import Reference System, which allows you to check what's allowed at:
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My clients would like to
take gifts with them to Canada, is this allowed?
LJ:You can take in any number of gifts up to the value of CAN$60.00 per gift. This does not include alcoholic beverages or tobacco products. If the value of any gift exceeds CAN$60.00, your client will be liable to pay duty on that item or items.
Q
I have clients who want to watch an ice hockey
match whilst on holiday. How can we go about booking tickets? LJ:The regular ice hockey season starts in October and runs through until early April. All major teams are part of the National Hockey League (NHL) and their fixtures can be viewed on their website pages. Single game tickets can also be purchased online but it's usually a case of taking what's left as fans snap up season tickets well in advance. The team websites can be found via
www.nhl.com
Lumber Jack: Canada has plenty of non-ski activities to offer. Suggest snowshoeing, dog- sledding, snowmobiling, ice skating or aurora borealis viewing. There are also great events such as the Québec Winter Carnival or the Niagara Ice Wine Festival which take place in winter. You can find lots more at:
www.canada.travel/winter
Q
My client has allergies, what food can she take
into Canada with her? LJ:Taking foodstuffs into Canada can be problematic as there are very strict guidelines and the authorities are rightly cautious about the dangers of bringing diseased fruit or vegetables into the country. The Canada Border Services Agency does have a useful
Q
We have clients wanting to drive the Ice Field
Parkway between Banff and Jasper. How long should it take? LJ: The straight drive is about four hours but if they stop off along the way it is more likely to take around 10-12 hours. To get maximum enjoyment out of this drive (which is
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Q Is there still time for my clients to see polar bears in Canada this year? LJ: Yes, if they are quick! The best time to see the polar bears in Manitoba is during October and November so recommend they get their skates on and go now!
very scenic) build in an overnight stop if possible. Although this journey is only 182 miles, it takes you through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rockies and there are plenty of things to see and do along the way. Suggest a Snowcoach Tour onto the
Athabasca Glacier with Brewster and a night at somewhere like The Crossing Resort (
www.thecrossingresort. com), a hotel situated half way along the Parkway.
Q
We have clients who
want to cross into the US from
Canada. Do you know if they will need an ESTA to do this? LJ:When entering the US by land an ESTA is not required. When they arrive at the port of entry they will simply present their valid UK passport, be asked to complete the I-94W and pay the $6.00pp entry fee and will be placed on the visa waiver programme. They may be asked for a copy of
their itinerary and to show their return airline ticket from Canada. The officer may also ask them to prove adequate funds to support their stay.
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