Canadian Mountain Holidays

July 1st is Canada’s national holiday!

2009 marks the 142nd anniversary of the confederation of the four original provinces, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (Ontario and Quebec), under the British North America Act, into an independent nation called Canada.

All over the country, from the smallest villages to the sprawling cities, and in gatherings of proud Canadians all over the world, you can expect to see scenes like this:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CANADA!

Thinking of visiting western Canada?

Compass Tours offers reasonably priced custom Canadian mountain holiday packages to Whistler, Sun Peaks, Panorama and Revelstoke!

Experience, local knowledge, great service – read what our clients have to say about us, and about these fantastic destinations!

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Although the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative was set up by, and applies to, people entering the USA, it has an impact on many Canadian visitors, a large number of which travel to Canada from, or via, the USA.

In just 10 weeks, the WHTI enters its next phase. That is, everyone (including American and Canadian citizens) entering the USA, whether by air, land or sea (whether they’re just transitting the US, are visiting, or returning to that country), must present a valid passport upon entry. Children under 16 years of age who are US citizens may present either their birth certificate, or other proof of citizenship such as a naturalization certificate, or citizenship card.

US citizens who intend leaving the USA on vacation or business, and returning after June 1, 2009, should apply for their passports now – it currently takes about four weeks for a passport to be issued, assuming there are no delays due to missing information.

It was recently revealed that about 75% of adult Canadians already have valid passports, an unprecendented level of documentation. The same, however, can apparently not be said for our southern neighbours who, despite frequent travel to Canada, are not properly prepared for the WHTI deadline.

There is no indication from the US government that this deadline will be extended, so a rush on American passport offices can be expected over the next few weeks.

Visitors to Canada should ensure that they have the correct travel documentation and, if necessary, a visa.

Compass Tours creates reasonably-priced package holidays to Whistler, Sun Peaks, Panorama and Revelstoke, in the western province of British Columbia.

Our clients loved their Canadian mountain holidays – read what they have to say!

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For the first time in many months, the Canadian Dollar has weakened substantially, allowing the major world currencies to gain ground and make Canadian mountain holidays more affordable!

Today, one US Dollar will buy more than C$1.20! One Pound Sterling will buy more than C$2.05! One Euro will buy more than C$1.59! And one Australian Dollar will buy more than C$0.83!

This effectively makes a Canadian ski holiday cheaper for our international guests! So, if you’re thinking of taking advantage of these holiday savings, now’s the time to act!

Visit Whistler, Sun Peaks, Panorama and Revelstoke in British Columbia, Canada, this winter!

Compass Tours can help you arrange your trip, taking the worry out of the process and ensuring that everything runs smoothly … all you’ll have to worry about will be enjoying yourself when you get here!

Take advantage of our experience, local knowledge and commitment to service … see what our clients have to say about Compass Tours, and the destinations we represent!

If you haven’t booked a snow holiday before, visit our website for tips and guidelines.

Ask us to put your no-obligation, free quote together for your family and friends today!