Unlike many countries, service and taxes are not included in the price. Whether you are in a restaurant or a store, taxes will be added when you pay your bill. In Canada, there are two taxes: the federal GST (goods and services tax) which is 5% and the provincial tax which varies from 0 to 10% from one province to another. De plus, le pourboire ou aussi appelé le service n'est pas inclus dans les prix affiché. Also, the tip or service is not included in the price. It is customary to leave between 15 and 18% of your bill to the waiter who took care of you. In other words, employees who work in the restaurant industry are paid less than minimum wage, because it is considered that part of their salary will be supplemented by the tips left by customers. Of course, the tip is at the discretion of the customer, depending on the quality of the service received. Here are some other situations where it is recommended to leave a tip: In a bar/café : It is customary to leave $1 per drink. If the order is large, leave 15% of the amount. Si la commande est importante, laissez 15 % du montant. Taxi driver : It is customary to leave 10% of the fare. Add $1 per suitcase if the driver handles them. Taxi drivers are generally honest in Canada, but it is always advisable to ask beforehand approximately how much the fare will be. The meter should be running unless it is a flat rate like a downtown airport connection. For example: from the Montreal airport to downtown Montreal, you will be asked for a flat fee of $40. You will leave a tip of between $5 and $10 depending on the number of bags and your satisfaction. Tour Guide : If you are doing a city tour, day trip or guided activity, for example, it is customary to leave $4 to $6 per person for the guide. Again, this depends mostly on your satisfaction with the service. If you are very satisfied, you can leave more. Si vous êtes très satisfait, vous pouvez laisser d'avantage. Bus driver : When touring Canada by coach, it is also customary to leave about $3 per person per day for the driver. Again, this depends on how satisfied you are with the service, if you are very satisfied, you can leave more. The baggage handler at the hotel : In general, leave $1 per suitcase, more if your suitcase is large. The maid in hotels : Some hotels take care to leave an envelope on the nightstand or desk for this purpose. If it is not put in the envelope, the maid will not take it. It is generally customary to leave $1 per person per night.

"There is no such thing as bad weather, there is only bad clothing" December to March : Bring cold weather gear: warm winter boots, "ski suit" style pants, warm winter coat with hood, hat, lined and waterproof gloves, scarf or neck warmer. You should also bring a balaclava if snowmobiling is part of your program. April/May & October/November : Bring warm clothes and woollens in addition to a waterproof coat, comfortable walking shoes. A hat, scarf and gloves are required for trips to northern regions. June - July - August : In summer, it can be very hot and humid in some Canadian cities. We therefore advise you to bring light & comfortable clothes, which breathe well, with a woollen coat for the evenings, mornings as well as for the boat trips. Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent are also essential for a comfortable stay. Please note that most restaurants and hotels have air conditioning at all times during the summer. Mi-septembre à la mi-octobre : « L’été indien » soit la haute saison touristique. Le Canada connaît généralement de très belles journées ensoleillées et chaudes durant cette période, toutefois il est conseillé de prévoir des vêtements chaud pour les matins et les soirées qui peuvent s’avérer plus fraîches.

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FAQs Archive - Canada Découverte

Training and sales tools

2021-02-17T18:06:34-05:0017 February 2021|Categories: Voyageur|

Canadian Specialist Program ( CSP) offered by the Canadian Tourism Commission (remember to select your country of origin before you [...]

Holidays and opening hours

2021-02-17T18:05:09-05:0017 February 2021|Categories: Voyageur|

The vast majority of shops are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 10 a.m. [...]

Taxes and tips

2021-02-17T18:04:39-05:0017 February 2021|Categories: Voyageur|

Unlike many countries, service and taxes are not included in the price. Whether you are in a restaurant or a [...]

Electricity

2021-02-17T18:03:59-05:0017 February 2021|Categories: Voyageur|

Canada uses American plugs. An adapter is required for most electrical appliances sold abroad Voltage: 110 to 120 volts Frequency: [...]

Seasons and clothing

2021-02-17T18:02:41-05:0017 February 2021|Categories: Voyageur|

"There is no such thing as bad weather, there is only bad clothing" December to March: Bring cold weather gear: [...]

Formalities and Visas

2021-02-17T18:01:54-05:0017 February 2021|Categories: Voyageur|

Electronic Travel Authorization: ETA Most travellers require a visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to travel to Canada by air [...]

General information

2026-01-09T14:05:29-05:0017 February 2021|Categories: Voyageur|

Canada's major cities are Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Quebec City, both French-speaking, and Ottawa, the capital. Population: 36.29 [...]

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