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METRIC CONVERSION<br />
Canada uses the metric system. All highway and traffic<br />
indicators are in kilometres (km) and km/h, gas is sold<br />
by the liter, temperature is measured in Celsius, and<br />
the electrical current is 110 volts.<br />
1 kilometre = 0.62 miles<br />
100km/h = 62 mph<br />
3.8 litres = 1 gallon<br />
Temperature 25°C = 77°F<br />
Celsius readings are oriented from the temperature at<br />
which water freezes which is set as zero in Celsius; this<br />
is 32 degrees Fahrenheit.<br />
PETS<br />
Owners must accompany their pets when entering<br />
Canada. Owners of dogs and cats must bring a certificate<br />
issued by a veterinarian clearly identifying the pet<br />
and certifying that it has been vaccinated against<br />
rabies in the preceding 36 months. There are exceptions<br />
made for seeing-eye dogs and puppies or kittens that<br />
are younger than 3 months old. For details contact:<br />
Canada Customs Regional Office Bay 32, 3033-34 Ave<br />
N.E. Calgary, AB T1Y 6X2. Within Canada, call toll free:<br />
1-800-461-9999. Outside of Canada, call: 403-292-<br />
4613 or 204-983-3500 or visit: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca<br />
Dog Parks<br />
South Bear Creek – 100 Street and 67 Ave<br />
Royal Oaks-108 Street and 117 Ave<br />
Crystal Ridge West – 98 Street<br />
Crystal Ridge Northeast – 127 Ave and 96 A Street<br />
RENTING an RV<br />
Go North Rv rentals has a selection of bumper pull<br />
trailers ranging from 18-28 ft. and tent trailers. Call<br />
780-814-3961- available April-Oct 15. Renting a motor<br />
home is also a convenient way to explore Alberta. You<br />
may purchase insurance at the time of rental. For<br />
lower rates, it is recommended that bookings be made<br />
three or four months in advance. For more information,<br />
visit www.travelalberta.com<br />
ROAD REPORTS<br />
Alberta Transportation has now set up a phone line<br />
for weather and road conditions. In Alberta call 511,<br />
from out of province call 1-855-391-9743. Or you can<br />
visit the AMA road report site at www.amaroadreports.ca.<br />
RV SANI DUMP SITES<br />
There are two Sani Dump Sites in the City. One is<br />
located just south of the Visitor information centre at<br />
11102- 106 street and the other south on 100 street,<br />
turn right on 66 avenue follow the road around it will<br />
be on the right hand side where you will see the sign.<br />
Weather permitting, the sites usually run from May to<br />
October.<br />
SPEED LIMITS and DISTANCES<br />
Speed limits and distances in Alberta and the rest of<br />
Canada are in the metric system. To convert from kilometres<br />
(km) to miles, multiply km by 0.62 = miles.<br />
Common highway speed limits are 100 km/hour = 62<br />
mph; urban areas are 50 km/hour = 30 mph; school<br />
zones are 30 km/hour = 20 mph.<br />
TAXES<br />
Alberta is the only province in Canada with no Provincial<br />
Sales Tax (PST). The Canadian Government charges a<br />
five per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on most<br />
purchases. GST rebates on some accommodations and<br />
purchases taken out of the country can be claimed by<br />
non-residents of Canada. For more information in<br />
Canada, call 1-800-66-visit; outside Canada, call<br />
902-432-5608, or visit www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax<br />
TRANSPORTATION<br />
AIRPORT<br />
The Grande Prairie Airport is serviced by Air Canada<br />
and WestJet offering 13 flights daily to Edmonton,<br />
and Calgary, and beyond, with connection destinations<br />
to the rest of Canada and the United States. Airport<br />
Services also include flight seeing tours, aircraft / helicopter<br />
charters, commercial flights, rental cars, taxi<br />
and limousine service, a restaurant and lounge.<br />
For more information go to<br />
www. grandeprairieairport.com<br />
or call 780-539-5270<br />
Air Canada Jazz-1-888-247-2262<br />
WestJet-1-800-538-5696<br />
Corporate Express 1-800-661-8151<br />
Grande Prairie Transit 780-538-0377<br />
Greyhound Bus Lines 780-539-1111<br />
Metobe Transport- 9918-121 Ave, Grande Prairie<br />
U.S. PORTS OF ENTRY<br />
International visitors driving to Canada can use any of<br />
the following ports of entry:<br />
• Aden, Alberta/Whitlash, Montana<br />
• Carway, Alberta/Peigan, Montana<br />
• Del Bonita, Alberta/Del Bonita, Montana<br />
• Coutts, Alberta/Sweetgrass, Montana<br />
• Chief Mountain, Alberta/Chief Mountain, Montana<br />
WEAPONS<br />
Revolvers, pistols, fully automatic firearms, other<br />
weapons and self-defense sprays (e.g. mace, pepper<br />
spray) are prohibited entry into Canada. All firearms<br />
(e.g. hunting rifles, shotguns) must be declared. To<br />
obtain information on firearms legislation, please call<br />
the Canadian Firearms Centre inquiry line at<br />
1-800-731-4000.<br />
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GRANDE PRAIRIE & REGION <strong>2017</strong> VISITOR <strong>GUIDE</strong>
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