municipalities by hotels, motels, cottages, inns, resorts and other roofed accommodations. Tis levy is used to fund local Destination Marketing Organizations and is subject to the 12% HST. Te additional hotel room tax of up to 2% is charged on room rentals but not campsite rentals.
Emergency 911 In emergency situations, contact the local police, ambulance service, fire department and other emergency services by calling 911. Visitors taking prescribed medications should bring a copy of their prescriptions in case they need to be renewed or tended to by a doctor in Canada.
Tourist Alert The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is frequently asked to communicate urgent messages to people on vacation. If you see your name listed in newspapers, at information centres or hear it on the radio or TV, please contact the numbers given.
Campfires and Campfire Bans The smoke from campfires pollutes our environment; please limit your use of campfires to cooking and warmth. Use only fallen logs or purchase wood from the campground or lodging property, and observe local burning regulations. Do not leave a campfire unattended. Please do not move firewood from one location to another as it can spread pests and disease. Occasionally campfire bans are implemented in extreme dry weather for information before you travel visit,
www.bcwildfire.ca. Please note that propane firepits can be used during a campfire ban.
Forest Fires If you spot a forest fire while travelling in British Columbia, call the BC Forest Service toll-free at 1-800-663-5555, or *5555 on your cell phone. For more information, go to
www.bcwildfire.ca.
Fishing Separate licenses are required for saltwater and freshwater fishing. The Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans issue saltwater licenses; the provincial Ministry of Environment issues freshwater licenses. Both types of licenses can be purchased at sporting goods stores and other retailers, as well as most Service BC offices. Anglers are encouraged to buy their licenses online at
www.fishing.gov.bc.ca.
A specific license is required in National Parks and can be purchased at the Park Headquarters at each park site. For more information on fishing go to
www.gofishbc.com or
www.thesportfishingguide.com
2012 BC Public Holidays Banks, government offices and some stores will be closed on the following days, or on the subsequent Monday if the holiday falls on a weekend:
New Year’s Day Good Friday
Easter Monday Victoria Day Canada Day BC Day
Labour Day Thanksgiving
Remembrance Day Christmas Day Boxing Day
January 1 April 6 April 9 May 21 July 1
August 6
September 3 October 8
November 11 December 25 December 26
2013 BC Public Holidays New Year’s Day Family Day Good Friday
Easter Monday Victoria Day Canada Day BC Day
Labour Day Thanksgiving
Remembrance Day Christmas Day Boxing Day
January 1
February 19 (new holiday) March 29 April 1 May 20 July 1
August 5
September 2 October 14 November 11 December 25 December 26
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