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A Vancouver area bed and breakfast located in sunny Richmond with easy access to downtown, the airport, and the ferries to Vancouver Island |
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Taxes:Most purchases in British Columbia are subject to sales tax
totalling 14% ( 7% Provincial Sales Tax and 6% Federal Tax called the
GST ) of the purchase price. The provincial sales tax (PST) of 7%
applies to retail purchases with the exception of liquor, which is
taxed at 10%. Some items, including groceries, restaurant meals,
children's clothing and books, are PST exempt.
Driving Laws:
Alcohol LawsBC's legal drinking age is 19. Photo identification is required to purchase alcoholic beverages or enter nightclubs serving alcohol. Alcohol can be purchased in government liquor stores and at privately owned cold beer & wine stores. Travel InsuranceVisitor to Canada, should clarify what coverage your personal insurance carrier provides before you leave your home country and, if necessary, obtain additional health insurance before coming to BC. It is also a good idea to purchase missed flight / general travel insurance. TippingIt is customary to tip between 15% and 20% at bars and restaurants in BC. Tips are also given to tour guides, and for taxi service, spa treatments and haircuts. Porters at airports, railway stations and hotels generally expect $1-2 (CDN) per item of luggage. Public HolidaysBanks,schools, government offices and some stores will be closed on
the following days:
Currency Exchange:The monetary system in Canada is based on dollars and cents. To avoid exchange problems, visitors are advised to exchange their funds to Canadian dollars at a bank or a foreign currency exchange outlet. |
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To find out what your local currency converts to in Canadian dollars, click....... HERE |
Measurements - Canada uses the metric system.
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