TRAVEL INFORMATION
WEATHER AND ROAD
CONDITIONS
DOES MY PET NEED A
PERMIT?
Environment Canada maintains
a website that allows instant
searches for current weather
conditions and forecasts. It
also includes weather warnings,
marine weather information, and
radar and satellite imaging.
To check conditions and
forecasts, visit weather.gc.ca
For up-to-the-minute road
reports, call 511.
Many live animals require
permits. Often animals
require a health inspection
in the country of origin.
A domestic dog or cat
travelling with the
owner need only
meet the rabies
certification
requirements.
CONSTRUCTION /
EMERGENCY SPEED LIMIT
Motorists must slow to 60 kph,
or less if the posted speed is
lower, when passing stopped
emergency vehicles (police,
ambulance, fire-fighting, public
utility, or designated emergency
response vehicle) or tow trucks
on the same side of the highway
with their flashing lights on.
TIPPING
The average tip in
Canada is 15 percent.
However, depending on
the level and the nature of
the service, tipping may range
from 10 to more than 20 percent.
Tips are generally given for good
service by food and beverage
servers in bars and restaurants,
taxi drivers, tour guides, hotel
bellhops, and estheticians.
While it is not required to tip
other service staff, you are
certainly at liberty to do so.
DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWS
Canada has strict laws against
distracted driving. Drivers can be
charged with this offense and
heavily fined if they operate any
electronic device such as a cell
phone, or are caught eating or
grooming while driving. It is also
an offense to drive in a way that
will distract, startle, or interfere
with highway users.
RENTING A CAR
All car rental companies have
a strong network of outlets
across Canada. To rent a car you
must be 21 years old and hold a
valid driver’s licence and a major
credit card. (A surcharge may
apply to drivers under 25 years
of age.)
NATIONAL PARK ENTRY
Permits are required for entry
into any national park in Canada.
You can purchase a day pass
at a park gate, but if you intend
to spend some time exploring
the vast network of parks,
national historic sites and marine
conservation areas consider
buying an annual National Parks
of Canada pass. The pass is
valid for one year from the date
of purchase. Also included with
the annual pass is a booklet of
discount coupons.
TIME ZONES
FERRY SERVICES
B.C. Ferries serves almost 50
points of call along the B.C.
coastline. For information on
fares, routes and times, or to
make reservations call 1-888 BC
FERRY (toll free in North America)
or visit bcferries.com
RENTING A MOTORHOME
Renting a motorhome is a
convenient way to explore the
Yellowhead Highway. You may
purchase insurance at the time
of rental. For lower rates, it is
recommended that bookings be
made three to four months in
advance.
CENTRAL STANDARD (CST) ZONE
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, south
to Texas
MOUNTAIN STANDARD (MST)
ZONE
Alberta, south to Arizona
PACIFIC STANDARD (PST) ZONE
British Columbia, south to
California
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