ERTC Travel Book 2022 - English, 062922

No tax Basic groceries are the major exception with no tax. Basic groceries include fresh, frozen, canned and vacuum sealed fruits and vegetables; breakfast cereals; most milk products; fresh meat, poultry, and fish; eggs; and coffee beans. However, non-food items bought in a grocery store are subject to GST, and "junk food" such as pop, chips are subject to GST as well. There ’ s no tax on ferry fares and bridge tolls. Please note: Fuel prices at the pump always include all applicable taxes. Being connected

Internet Public WiFi is readily available in the southern regions of Canada in airports, cafés, libraries, restaurants, some campgrounds. Paid WiFi is offered through select RV Rental companies. These solutions create a hotspot in your vehicle, using a cellular network. Cell phone If you are bringing your cell phone to Canada, the best advice is to call your local cell phone service before you arrive and set up an international plan that is reasonable.

Another option is if your phone is compatible, to unlock it and use a local SIM card. Phones are usually locked so you can only use them with a SIM from the service provider or carrier who supplied the phone. Phones can be unlocked to accept SIMs from other carriers. You can buy a pay-as-you-go SIM card at virtually any Walmart or major grocery store. The phone carriers have many corporate outlets as well. Making a phone call Calls from Canada or USA to international destinations are preceded by 011, followed by the country code, then followed by the full phone number (including city or area code, where applicable). Prepaid cards can be bought at virtually any Walmart or major grocery store. Emergency number Emergency calls may be placed by dialing 911 (nine-one-one) in most areas. All phone calls to 911 are free, including calls made by pay phone or cell phone. There are a few differences between driving in Europe, the UK and Canada. For starters, in Canada you drive on the right-hand side of the road. There are a few other things as well. Safety rules • Drinking and driving is a serious offense. Canada has very strict laws relating to driving under influence. In most provinces, you can have your license suspended if you are caught with a blood alcohol level of .05% or higher. If you got your license less than 2 years ago and/or if you ’ re under 21, you cannot have any alcohol in your blood. • Having liquor readily available to the driver (in the front seat) is a criminal offence. • Drug-impaired driving is a criminal offence. • Distracted driving in Canada is illegal. Gas up in time In some remote locations the distance to the next filling station may be more than 400 km (250 miles). Don't set out without a full tank! Driving in Canada

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