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traveller card such as a Nexus card, Medical services
and re-entry by air requires a passport. All visitors to Canada are strongly urged
Visitors from other countries must have to obtain health insurance before leaving
valid national passports and visitors from their home country. Canadian hospital
certain countries also require a visa. and medical services are excellent, but a
For a list of visa-exempt countries, go to hospital stay can cost in excess of $500
canadainternational.gc.ca a day, and an extended stay can be
cost-prohibitive. Be sure you are covered.
Customs regulations If you are taking medicine prescribed by
You can bring sporting equipment your doctor, it’s a good idea to bring along
(fishing tackle, cameras, outboard motors, a copy of your prescription in case you
camping equipment, portable boats, need to have it renewed by a doctor in
hunting rifles, etc.) into Canada by Canada.
declaring these items to Customs at your
point of entry. Carrying a duplicate list Visiting Saint-Pierre et Miquelon
that includes descriptions and serial Saint-Pierre et Miquelon is a part
numbers of each item is the quickest way of France, only 20 kilometres from
to clear Customs on your return. Fortune, Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Government of Canada maintains For information on travel and customs
a website with links to government regulations, visit their website at
services, information, and resources www.spm-tourisme.fr
for people planning a visit to our country,
including downloadable forms, frequently There is ferry service from Fortune to
asked questions, and a currency Saint-Pierre et Miquelon (see page 227),
converter to help you plan your trip. and an airline services Saint-Pierre
Visit canadainternational.gc.ca (page 419). If you wish to visit Saint-Pierre
et Miquelon, you have to clear Canadian
Currency Customs in Fortune upon your return.
The Canadian dollar is the currency used
in Newfoundland and Labrador, and Please note: Insurance law varies from
we strongly advise you to convert your country to country, and as a result your
national currency into Canadian dollars policy may not cover you on European soil.
before leaving home. Some retailers will Be sure to confirm coverage with
accept U.S. dollars, but probably not at your insurer prior to travel.
the official exchange rate, and they will
not accept any other foreign currency.
If you bring foreign currency into Canada,
please contact any chartered bank for
current exchange rates. There is no
currency exchange house/kiosk
in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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