Rahim Tabet | Februari 14, 2016 |
Canada
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North America
Canada is the second largest country in the world (after Russia), located in North America. The name Canada is derived from the Indian word kanata, which means settlement. Canada is bordered to the south by the United States and in the west by the US state of Alaska. In addition, Alaska is bordered to the east almost immediately to Greenland. The capital of Canada is Ottawa. A number of major cities in Canada: Toronto, Quebec City, Vancouver, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Hamilton and Calgary.
Travel and holidays to Canada
Canada occupies a large area and also thousands of small and large islands. Only 10% of this area is actually inhabited. The most famous Canada for its clean nature. There are many national parks within the borders of Canada. Some recommendations are: Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, the Muncho Lake Provincial Park, Wells Gray Provincial Park, Okanagan Valley and the Queen Charlotte Islands. In this nature you will find many different natural phenomena. Of white peaks (Rocky Mountains) to snowfields, ice fields, waterfalls, lakes, forests and animals that live in the wild such as black bears, deer and elk. Canada is both winter and a must for the summer lover. Canada Life also small groups of Eskimos (Inuit). In addition, to find there are some Indian tribes on Vancouver Island (Vancouver Island).
Provinces and Territories of Canada:
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon.
Official name: Canada
Continent: North America
Surface: 9.97061 million km²
Capital: Ottawa
Population: 34.933 million inhabitants (2012)
Government: Parliamentary monarchy
Highest point: 5959 m (Mount Logan)
Distance (Amsterdam - Ottawa): 5,651 km
Flight Duration: approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
May, June, July, August, September and October are the best months to travel to Canada. This will avoid the cold winter months. January, February and December are the best months for winter sports.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to Canada. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Canada is its size in four different climate zones. The east and west coasts have a maritime climate. The west coast has a temperate maritime climate. In the northern part of Canada dominates a polar climate. The rest of Canada has a continental climate. In general, the temperatures vary during the year, between the -10 and 25 degrees. Outliers direction -30 and 35 degrees also found.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Canada is available on our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Canada, please visit Climate Info.
Current weather in Canada can be found at Winter sports.
Language
English and French are both official languages in Canada. Other local languages that appear are the Gwich'in, Han, Kaska, Northern Tutchone, Southern Tutchone, Tagish, Tlingit, Inuktitut and Upper Tanana.
Want free from or into English / French translation? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for 6 months upon arrival in Canada.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Canada for less than six months.
Note: you can only visa-free travel Upon arrival from March 16, 2016 if you are arriving by land or sea and less than 6 months in Canada. If you hold, you must arrive by plane from an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization). You can apply online through the official website cic.gc.ca (credit card) or by Visa Canada (iDeal / transfer). ETA is valid for 6 months over a period of 5 years.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch embassy and consulates in Canada: ottawa.the-netherlands.org.
Canadian Embassy in the Netherlands: canada.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit Canada.
Money
Canada is paid by the Canadian dollar (CAD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Canada can be found on our ATMs page.
Canadian dollars to order easily through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
Canada falls into six different zones:
- Newfoundland Time: 4.5 hours earlier.
- Atlantic Time: 5 hours earlier.
- Eastern Time: 6 hours earlier.
- Central Time: 7 hours earlier.
- Mountain Time: 8 hours earlier.
- Pacific Time: 9 hours earlier.
The local times, dates, time zones, time zone map and exceptions of Canada, please visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Canada, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Canada.
Electricity
In Canada, you need a plug adapter. In addition you will need a converter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Canada can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 911
- Fire: 911
- Ambulance: 911
With a mobile phone, one can also use the international number 112.
Tap water
The water from the tap is safe to drink.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Canada can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Canada, visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Canada end in .ca.
Official websites of Canada: canada.ca and us.canada.travel.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Canada is 001 or +1.
Would you call please use 01131 from Canada to the Netherlands.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
All prefixes in Canada, visit Allareacodes.com.
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Canada.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages Canada.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of Canada.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Canada.
Holidays
The national holiday of Canada falls on July 1st (Canada Day).
All other holidays in Canada can be found at Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Canada? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Canada, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Canada?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Canada before.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Canada can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Canada can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Canada.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 19 years (Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec 18 years).
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years (British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Prince Edward Island 19 years).
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Canada is the world's largest country after Russia?
... Canada has the longest coastline in the world (282 080 km)?
... The Niagara Falls 6000 m³ of water per second come down?
... The basketball, snowmobiling and telephone are all Canadian inventions?
... Canada has a UFO landing pad in St. Paul (Alta)?
... The lowest temperature ever recorded in Canada was at -63 ° C?
Travel and holidays to Canada
Canada occupies a large area and also thousands of small and large islands. Only 10% of this area is actually inhabited. The most famous Canada for its clean nature. There are many national parks within the borders of Canada. Some recommendations are: Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, the Muncho Lake Provincial Park, Wells Gray Provincial Park, Okanagan Valley and the Queen Charlotte Islands. In this nature you will find many different natural phenomena. Of white peaks (Rocky Mountains) to snowfields, ice fields, waterfalls, lakes, forests and animals that live in the wild such as black bears, deer and elk. Canada is both winter and a must for the summer lover. Canada Life also small groups of Eskimos (Inuit). In addition, to find there are some Indian tribes on Vancouver Island (Vancouver Island).
Provinces and Territories of Canada:
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon.
Official name: Canada
Continent: North America
Surface: 9.97061 million km²
Capital: Ottawa
Population: 34.933 million inhabitants (2012)
Government: Parliamentary monarchy
Highest point: 5959 m (Mount Logan)
Distance (Amsterdam - Ottawa): 5,651 km
Flight Duration: approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
May, June, July, August, September and October are the best months to travel to Canada. This will avoid the cold winter months. January, February and December are the best months for winter sports.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to Canada. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Canada is its size in four different climate zones. The east and west coasts have a maritime climate. The west coast has a temperate maritime climate. In the northern part of Canada dominates a polar climate. The rest of Canada has a continental climate. In general, the temperatures vary during the year, between the -10 and 25 degrees. Outliers direction -30 and 35 degrees also found.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Canada is available on our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Canada, please visit Climate Info.
Current weather in Canada can be found at Winter sports.
Language
English and French are both official languages in Canada. Other local languages that appear are the Gwich'in, Han, Kaska, Northern Tutchone, Southern Tutchone, Tagish, Tlingit, Inuktitut and Upper Tanana.
Want free from or into English / French translation? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for 6 months upon arrival in Canada.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Canada for less than six months.
Note: you can only visa-free travel Upon arrival from March 16, 2016 if you are arriving by land or sea and less than 6 months in Canada. If you hold, you must arrive by plane from an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization). You can apply online through the official website cic.gc.ca (credit card) or by Visa Canada (iDeal / transfer). ETA is valid for 6 months over a period of 5 years.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch embassy and consulates in Canada: ottawa.the-netherlands.org.
Canadian Embassy in the Netherlands: canada.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit Canada.
Money
Canada is paid by the Canadian dollar (CAD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Canada can be found on our ATMs page.
Canadian dollars to order easily through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
Canada falls into six different zones:
- Newfoundland Time: 4.5 hours earlier.
- Atlantic Time: 5 hours earlier.
- Eastern Time: 6 hours earlier.
- Central Time: 7 hours earlier.
- Mountain Time: 8 hours earlier.
- Pacific Time: 9 hours earlier.
The local times, dates, time zones, time zone map and exceptions of Canada, please visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Canada, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Canada.
Electricity
In Canada, you need a plug adapter. In addition you will need a converter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Canada can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 911
- Fire: 911
- Ambulance: 911
With a mobile phone, one can also use the international number 112.
Tap water
The water from the tap is safe to drink.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Canada can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Canada, visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Canada end in .ca.
Official websites of Canada: canada.ca and us.canada.travel.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Canada is 001 or +1.
Would you call please use 01131 from Canada to the Netherlands.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
All prefixes in Canada, visit Allareacodes.com.
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Canada.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages Canada.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of Canada.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Canada.
Holidays
The national holiday of Canada falls on July 1st (Canada Day).
All other holidays in Canada can be found at Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Canada? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Canada, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
TraveloguesAre you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Canada?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Canada before.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Canada can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Canada can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Canada.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 19 years (Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec 18 years).
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years (British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Prince Edward Island 19 years).
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Canada is the world's largest country after Russia?
... Canada has the longest coastline in the world (282 080 km)?
... The Niagara Falls 6000 m³ of water per second come down?
... The basketball, snowmobiling and telephone are all Canadian inventions?
... Canada has a UFO landing pad in St. Paul (Alta)?
... The lowest temperature ever recorded in Canada was at -63 ° C?
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