Circuits and trips to Canada
Programs at Canada
Useful information for traveling to Canada
Documentation
Tourists with Spanish nationality need a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of return and an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), the application for which is made online.
Language
The two official languages are English and French. There are bilingual, English-speaking and French-speaking regions.
Religion
The country's Constitution does not establish any official state religion. Religious pluralism is an important part of Canada's political culture, with the Christian religion being the most widespread in the country.
Traditions
Canadians are friendly, thanking and greeting everyone is one of their most popular customs. Another of their main habits is punctuality.
Climate
The average temperature in winter and summer varies by location. Winters can be harsh in many regions of the country, especially in the interior and prairie provinces, where a continental climate is experienced, with average daily temperatures of −15°C, but can dip below −40°C. . In landlocked regions, snow can cover the ground for almost six months (longer in the north). The British Columbia coast enjoys a temperate climate, with a warmer but rainy winter. On the east and west coasts, average temperatures generally do not exceed 20°C, while, between the coasts, the average summer maximum temperature ranges between 25 and 30°C, with occasional inland heat waves exceeding 40°C.
Health
No vaccination is required for travelers from Europe. Canada is one of the safest countries to drink drinking tap water.
Currency
The Canadian dollar is the monetary unit of Canada. It is divided into 100 cents. There are coins of 1, 5, 10 and 25 cents; and 1 and 2 dollars. And bills of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars. €1 is equivalent to 1.50 Canadian dollars. Money can be exchanged in banks, hotel receptions and exchange offices.
Payment methods
Debit or credit cards can be used to pay in hotels, restaurants, stores, etc.
Electricity
The common voltage is 120 V. The plugs and sockets are type A / B. It is advisable to carry a travel adapter.
Means of transport
There are several ways to get around the country: taxis, buses, trains, metro, etc. Although every day it is more common to use a bicycle to get around.
Gastronomy
Canadian cuisine is diverse and tasty, from bison, elk or beef, to freshwater fish or seafood such as northern shrimp or snow crab. Each region has unique dishes and has a lot of influence from American, English and French cuisine, especially in French-speaking areas. One of the most representative dishes of this gastronomy is Tourtiere (a bread dough filled with pieces of meat), Macaroni and cheese (macaroni and gratin cheese) and Fiddleheads (made with ripe fern leaves, usually roasted, rolled and accompanied of side dishes such as chicken, potatoes and other vegetables).
Helpful tips
Tips in Canada are almost mandatory, and you must leave around 15% of the bill. It is frowned upon not to tip.
Hour
The time zone in Canada varies depending on the areas of the country and depending on the season. For example:
Summer time in:
-Atlantic coast GMT-3
-central-east GTM-5
-central-west and Rocky Mountains GTM-6
-Pacific coast GTM-7