2019 Canadian Travel Guide (Consumption Level + Tips + Mailing + Currency Exchange)

Canada is a country rich in tourism resources. A large number of tourists come here every year. So what issues do you need to pay attention to before traveling to Canada? What basic local information can you know? In the face of everyone’s confusion , the editor has prepared some relevant content for your reference, and I hope it will be helpful to your life. Canadian Currency (Exchange Guide)

The Canadian dollar’s ??abbreviation symbol is C$. The Central Bank of Canada was founded in 1934 and is known as the Bank of Canada. The Bank of Canada is responsible for issuing currency in Canada. Current Canadian banknotes are available in five denominations: $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. There are also 1 yuan, 2 yuan and 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 cent coins. Consumption Level in Canada

In Canada, food is relatively cheap, and some things are cheaper when converted into RMB than in China. Fruit prices are relatively cheap. Apple retails for 0.57 Canadian dollars per pound (1 pound = 450 grams); buy a 10-pound bag for 2.99 Canadian dollars. Housing and transportation costs are relatively high. Tipping in Canada

It is customary in Canada to tip. Restaurant bills in Canada don't usually include tips or service charges, but tips can make up a significant portion of a waiter's income. Some restaurants charge service fees for large purchases. Generally speaking, tipping is 15% to 20% of the total purchase amount. Some Chinese restaurants will calculate the tip and charge it, so check it when you pay the bill and don't overpay.

Tips for barbers, hairstylists and taxi drivers are usually 15%. Tips for bellboys, doormen, bellhops, etc. in hotels, airports and train stations are 1 to 2 Canadian dollars per piece of luggage. Bar and nightclub patrons in Canada typically tip the wait staff at the bar and the wait staff at the table. Tax refund for shopping in Canada

It is basically impossible for ordinary foreign tourists in Canada to get a tax refund. Canada time difference

It is 13 hours behind Beijing time. Canadian Communications (mobile phone card for Internet access)

There are several mainstream operators in Canada for Internet cards: Bell, Rogers, Telus, Fido and Simpro. Canadian socket

Universal voltage 120V Canada Post

There are post offices in communities across Canada. Many pharmacies, convenience stores and shopping malls also have mailing services.

Canada Post has three types of stamps. One is Domestic, which is used for mailing within Canada. The postage for ordinary letters such as postcards is 0.85 Canadian dollars; the other is USA, which is mailed to the United States. The face value of one stamp is 1.2 Canadian dollars; the last one is International, which is sent to other countries, including China, and the face value of one stamp is 2.5 Canadian dollars (this price requires additional consumption tax).

The business hours of post offices vary from place to place. They are generally open from Monday to Friday from 8:00-17:45, Saturday from 10:00-14:00, and closed on Sundays and holidays.