What Do I need To Visit Canada
I have tried to wade through the info in the links for traveling to Canada and I am more confused than when I started. It seems all the FAQ's deal with others than U.S. citizens. We will be crossing i...
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Just a few minor points:
- notify your credit card company so they do not put a fraud alert on it
- if you are using your cell phones, get a roaming data plan
- stick to the TransCanada Highway/Autoroute20/401 to get to Michigan if unsure, especially in Quebec where you are more likely to find bilingual staff at gas stations and restaurants
- be strategic about when you drive thru Montreal and Toronto, their traffic rivals some of the busiest cities in the US. Best option is to take Autoroute 30 around Montreal (there is a toll when you take the tunnel under the St Lawrence River). Toronto also has a bypass, the 407, and it is worth the time savings during rush hour, but it is one of the most expensive toll roads I have ever been on, expect around $20-30 (depending on axels) to circle Toronto.
Enjoy Canada
- notify your credit card company so they do not put a fraud alert on it
- if you are using your cell phones, get a roaming data plan
- stick to the TransCanada Highway/Autoroute20/401 to get to Michigan if unsure, especially in Quebec where you are more likely to find bilingual staff at gas stations and restaurants
- be strategic about when you drive thru Montreal and Toronto, their traffic rivals some of the busiest cities in the US. Best option is to take Autoroute 30 around Montreal (there is a toll when you take the tunnel under the St Lawrence River). Toronto also has a bypass, the 407, and it is worth the time savings during rush hour, but it is one of the most expensive toll roads I have ever been on, expect around $20-30 (depending on axels) to circle Toronto.
Enjoy Canada
