The border crossing at Osoyoos is open 24hrs/day

Check out the Canadian Government web site for customs and border crossing information for Visitors.

U.S. Residents planning to come to Canada, can access the U.S. Government web site for details on requirements. Anyone crossing the border into Canada should review the information on this web site. Visitors to the web site will find Travel Warnings, Public Announcements and Consular Information Sheets, passport and visa information, travel publications, background on international adoption and international child abduction services and international legal assistance. The site is primarily for the U.S. traveler coming to Canada

Now, more than ever, US citizens are advised to carry a valid passport, secondary ID (i.e.: driver's licence) supporting documentation as to their travel plans such as hotel confirmations, return air tickets, and to demonstrate considerable patience when crossing the border.

MONEY MATTERS

Currency

Canada's relatively weak dollar helps to make it an attractive place to visit for many people.

Once you get to Canada, changing money and travelers checks is easy between private foreign exchange companies, banks and trust companies. Major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere.

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Tipping:

Tips or service charges are not usually added to restaurant bills in Canada. Salary levels in many restaurants are based on the assumption that staff will receive a significant proportion of their income in tips. If you are satisfied with the service received, a tip of 15 percent is the usual amount given.

Taxes:

GST: 7% B.C. Provincial Sales Tax: 7%

GST Information:

Visitors to Canada may apply for a refund of some of the 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) they pay in Canada. Find out how to apply for your refund, and print refund form here: National Tax Refund Service

You qualify if:

You are not a resident of Canada;

You spend $200 Canadian or more (accumulated) on goods and/or accommodation;

you take the goods out of Canada within 60 days of purchase;

you have your original receipts (credit card slips are not acceptable). Each receipt shows a minimum purchase of CAN $50 (before taxes)

All Goods Receipts must be stamped before you leave Canada. Accommodation receipts do not need to be stamped.

Your claim is submitted within 10 months from the date of purchase .

You can apply:

to a participating Canadian Duty Free Shop for a cash refund up to a maximum of $500 by mailing a completed application form and original receipts to Revenue Canada, Customs and Excise, Visitor Rebate Program, Ottawa, Canada K1A 1J5. You have up to one year from the date the goods and/or accommodations were purchased to apply for this tax refund.

You can apply for a refund for:

goods purchased to take home (except alcohol and tobacco products); and
accommodation of less than one month per lodging establishment.

No tax refund is available for:

meals and beverages;
wine, liquor, beer and alcoholic beverages;
automotive fuels;
transportation, such as air, train or bus tickets and car rentals;
recreational vehicle rentals and site fees, campsite fees, and boat rentals;
services such as dry cleaning, shoe repairs, auto repairs, entertainment, etc.;
goods consumed or left in Canada.

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