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GST! Can I get that money back?
Yes! You can either fill out the paperwork yourself and submit it
to Revenue Canada (more information on their
site)... or, check out this handy link to Tax
Free for Tourists and find out how to get the GST
(Goods and Services Tax) refunded to you on some services and items.
This company will help you through the process and submit the receipts
for you, but they do take a cut of the savings for their troubles.
Canadian
Tourism Information Network
Try this FAQ
for your basic questions about what is allowed in to the country,
what kind of documents you'll need, bringing pets etc.
US-Canada
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If you're a US resident intending to visit Canada and make purchases
to take home, the official US
Customs home page is a good
place to check out customs regulations for your goodies.
Miscellaneous
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- You must be 19 to legally drink alcohol in British Columbia
- You need your pet's vaccination papers to bring it into Canada
- US travellers will be charged an additional fee for medical services in Canada - check with your travel or insurance agent to purchase additional coverage prior to entering Canada.
