any websites that can tell me about their customs,rules and regulations, and health insurance costs (like if somebody acts like an idiot and gets an injury how can we afford to pay for the damage done).
2007-01-26 13:21:21 · 5 answers · asked by helen 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
oh and were going to Toronto, Ontario.
2007-01-26 13:23:46 · update #1
Your Memorial day weekend is usually our Victoria Day weekend, but this year yours is a week later. You should get your insurance before you leave the states (maybe from AAA) or similar.
The end of May can be quite cold here, or hot as H E double hockey sticks.
Lots to see and do in Toronto, but pricey, It is about an hours drive from here (Kitchener).
As far as customs, they are about the same as yours in the states, and rules about the same. No weapons or firearms, and Ontario has a No Smoking law in effect for restaurants, malls and inside public places.
Enjoy your trip!
2007-01-26 13:47:07 · answer #1 · answered by MimC 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Our health care is a lot less expensive than in the US, but you still don't want to have a hospital bill spoil your holiday. If you don't buy travel hospital/medical coverage before you leave, contact an insurance broker as soon as you get to Canada, and ask about a visitor plan. A company called Travel Underwriters offers a plan through brokers across Canada. We aren't a lot different from Americans. If you are going to Toronto, do a bit of research on these sites.
http://www.toronto.worldweb.com/
http://www.toronto.ca/
http://www.toronto.com/
http://www.toronto.com/
2007-01-26 22:45:26 · answer #2 · answered by Fred C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remember that radar detectors are not allowed in Ontario province, speed limits are strictly enforced (especially if you are driving with an USA registration plates), road distances and maximum speed is posted in kilometers. Also gasoline is sold by liters not gallons and temperature is expressed in Celsius not Fahrenheit degrees.
Most of the customs are exactly the same as those in the USA.
You can buy travel insurance before leaving for your trip. Check any search engine by typing "travel insurance".
Enjoy beautifully diverse Canada.
Guniek
2007-01-26 22:15:45 · answer #3 · answered by Guniek 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
www.travelontario.ca or try www.oma.ca or www.aaa.ca
As for insurance 3 words "universal heath care".
personal health care can be purchased through you local travel agency or insurance provider. tips are 15% or 2X the gst rounded up. Smile say please and thank you. dont brag about beeing American...dont turn right on a red light in Quebec.
And its ZED not ZEE( you know a b c d e f ........ w x y and z (zed)
lol :)
When you get to T. you should see signs for the "tourist information" they can tell you anything you need including the doos and donts..
2007-01-27 00:21:30 · answer #4 · answered by manhattensally 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the laws are similar to the ones you'd find in the USA. For health insurance, talk to your local travel agent.
Other potentially useful information can be found here:
www.torontotourism.com
http://www.tourism.gov.on.ca/english/
2007-01-27 00:07:28 · answer #5 · answered by auraseer11 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋