Getting Into Canada

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There are many countries whose citizens are exempt from a visa requirement to holiday in Canada. You may, however, still need a Temporary Resident Visa to enter the country.

You do not need a holiday visa if you are a citizen of the following countries:

United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Saint Lucia, Ireland, Cyprus, Solomon Islands, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Japan, Mexico, Switzerland, Austria, Namibia, Bahamas, Slovenia, Monaco, Spain, Barbados, New Zealand, Botswana, Sweden, Brunei, Andorra, Portugal, San Marino, Czech Republic, Malta, Israel, Denmark, Singapore, Estonia, Swaziland, Iceland, Belgium, Italy, South Korea, Antigua and Barbuda, Hong Kong, Liechtenstein, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Samoa, Finland, Greece, Saint Kitts and Nevis

You are forbidden from working in Canada without a work permit, however, there are several kinds of temporary work permits that can be issued to youths from specific countries.

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Eating in Canada

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There isn't much food in Canada that's known as being strictly "Canadian". Some English Canadians may be unaware they have any national dishes, especially in the cities. Look for bistros that serve local cuisine to avoid embarrassment. Such places also often serve local game meat dishes such as venison, caribou, grouse, moose or wild turkey.

Here are some of the few true Canadian treats.

Nanaimo bars
It consists of a crumb-based layer, followed by a layer of vanilla butter icing or light custard on top which is then covered in chocolate.

Buttertarts
A pastry treat that consists of eggs, butter and sugar in a pastry shell (much like a pecan pie). Can also include pecans, walnuts, raisins, dates, coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch or peanut butter.

Beaver tails
Fried dough in the shape of a beaver tail sprinkled with cinnamon and powdered sugar or topped with fruit sauce.

Fiddleheads
Unfurled fronds of a young fern, cooked and eaten as a leaf vegetable. They contain shikimic acid so cannot be eaten raw.

French-Canadian cuisine can be found all over that incorporates many elements of dishes found in France and North America. Ham, peas and baked beans are staples.

Here are some of the specialties:

Oreilles de Christ (fried larding bacon)
Plorine (pork pie)
Cretons (mince of pork drippings)
Cipaille (vegetable and meat pie)
Tourtière (meat pie)
Poutine (French fries with cheese and gravy)
Tarte à la farlouche (pie made of flour, raisins and molasses)
Croquignoles (doughnuts cooked in shortening)
Tarte au sucre (sugar pie)

In the larger cities you can find food to suit just about any ethnic taste.

For Eastern European and Jewish specialties, head for Montreal. It is well known for it's bagels and smoked meat.

In just about every small town you will find a Chinese-Canadian restaurant serving traditional Chinese cuisine tailored to the tastes of North Americans. In the cities you can find authentic Chinese cuisine that rivals that found in China.

Most of the American chain restaurants have a well established presence in Canada. The following is a list of chains that you're bound to come across at least once as you explore Canada.

A&W
Earls
Harvey's
White Spot
Second Cup
Boston Pizza
St Hubert
Mary Brown's
Kelsey's
East Side Marios
Montana's
Tim Hortons
Humpty's
The Keg
Yogen Fruz
Swiss Chalet
La Belle Province
Lone Star Texas Grill

About Canada | Canada And Her Cities

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Canada is a major tourist destination and also one of the world's richest countries. It is the world's second largest country (after Russia) by total area.

Canada occupies most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Its only land border is with the United States and remains the longest land border in the world.

Canada is known for its grand, majestic landscapes and landmarks which has helped to form their large domestic and foreign tourist industry. Many people are attracted to the cities such as Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Vancouver but Canada is likely better known worldwide for its extensive wilderness and natural sights.

Cities

Ottawa (1.1 million people - 2006) Ottawa is the capital and the fourth largest city in Canada.

Calgary (1 million people - 2006) Calgary is Canada's 5th largest city and growing quickly. It was home to the 1988 Winter Olympics.

Edmonton (1 million people - 2006) Edmonton is Canada's sixth largest city. It is home to the West Edmonton Mall - one of the world's largest shopping and entertainment centres.

Halifax (373,000 people - 2006) Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia and is a major port city.

Montreal (3.6 million people - 2006) Montreal is Canada's second largest metropolitan area and is culturally divided. One half of the island (East end) is French and the other half (West Island) is English. Montreal features a multicultural and multi-linguistic downtown, internationally acclaimed restaurants, amazing old-world architecture and a beautiful city park named Mount Royal.

Toronto (5.1 million people - 2006) Toronto is Canada's largest city and home to the world famous Yonge-Dundas Square which is comparable to New York's Times Square or London's Piccadilly Circus. Toronto is ranked as the most multicultural and multilingual city in the world by the UN and UNESCO. As a result of strong multiculturalism, Toronto boasts 6 Chinatown's, 3 Little Italy's, 2 Little India's, 2 Little Korea's, The Danforth (Greektown), J-Town (Japan), "Lawrence of Arabia" (Arab) as well as large Afghan, Iranian, Sri Lankan, Caribbean and African communities and many others.

Vancouver (2.1 million people - 2006) Vancouver is the third largest city in Canada and is a popular tourist destination. It is home to the 2010 Winter Olympics.