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Canada

Travel Advice

Warning

Most visits to Canada are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners. The Canadian authorities have carried out a number of arrests as a result of investigations into terrorist networks.

Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere in Canada, normally from May to September.

The plant known as Qhat (Khat) is illegal in Canada. Smugglers are regularly caught and face a term of imprisonment.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

The information presented here is solely based on data provided by third parties. Please note that BCD Travel shall not assume any liability or guarantee of correctness, completeness or actuality of the presented information of the content provided by third parties.
Interesting facts about Canada
: North America.
Area: 9,017,699 sq km (3,481,753 sq miles).
Population: 31.6 million (2006).
Population Density: 3.5 per sq km.
Capital: Ottawa. Population: 1.1 million (2006).
Electricity: 110-120 volts AC, 60Hz. American-style (flat) two-pin and three-pin (grounded) plugs are standard.
Head of Government: Prime Minister Stephen Harper since 2006.
Head of State: HM Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governor-General Michaëlle Jean since 2005.
Location: North America.

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Entry/Visa/Health

Check your specific situation. For example you are a citizen of Spain, live in Germany and want to enter Canada. Or you are planning a trip with multiple stopovers in diifferent countries. Which entry and health regulations apply to you? You can find out the varying regulations here: here (in Englisch).