Travel Information From Aruba to Canada

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Consider for most travelers; recommended for travelers at higher risk (e.g. visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where exposure might occur through food or water; or prone to "adventurous eating")

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Canada is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay.

Local Phrases Language : French and English

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Bonjour
Good morning = Bonjour
Good afternoon = Bon après-midi
Goodbye = Au revoir
Nice to meet you = Ravi de vous rencontrer

Conversational

How are you? = Comment vas-tu?
I am good thank you = Je vais bien, merci
What’s your name? = Quel est ton nom?
My name is … = Mon nom est …
Do you speak English? = Parlez vous anglais?
I don’t speak … = je ne parle pas…
How do you say… in … = Comment dit-on… en…
I don’t understand = je ne comprends pas

Basics

Yes = Oui
No = Non
Please = S'il vous plaît
Thank you = Merci
You’re welcome = Je vous en prie
Excuse me please (as a question) = Excusez moi s'il vous plait
Excuse me (as sorry) = Pardon
Wait = Attendre
Hurry up = Dépêche-toi
Go away = S'en aller
Let’s go to = Allons à
I want to go to … = Je veux aller à …
A little bit = Un peu
A lot = Beaucoup

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restaurant
Do you have? … = As-tu? …
Not too spicy = Pas trop épicé
It was delicious = C'était délicieux
The bill, please = The bill, please
How much? = Combien?
Very expensive = Très cher
Can you reduce the price? = Pouvez-vous réduire le prix?
Please can I have a beer? = S'il vous plaît, puis-je avoir une bière ?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taxi
Car = Auto
Bus = Bus
Go Right = aller à droite
Go Left = va à gauche
Go Straight = Allez tout droit
Stop here = Arrêtez ici

Places

Downtown = Centre ville
Street = Rue
Hotel = Hôtel
Museum = Musée
Mall = Centre commercial
Market = Marché
Hospital = Hôpital
Doctor = Docteur
Police = Police
Post office = Bureau de poste
Bank = Banque

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Quelle heure est-il?
Today = Aujourd'hui
Tomorrow = Demain
The day after tomorrow = Le surlendemain
Yesterday = Hier
When? = Lorsque?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Où sont les toilettes?
Help me, please = Aidez-moi, s'il vous plaît
Call an ambulance = Appelle une ambulance
I don’t feel goo = je ne me sens pas bien

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Don't attempt to bring meat, animal or dairy products into Canada at any time without declaring them to the customs authorities. Banned food products will be confiscated and you could be fined. For more information see the website of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency You must declare any visit to a farm within 14 days of arrival. If you are entering Canada from another country, remember: if you have cannabis with you in any form, you must declare it to the Canada Border Services Agency. Not declaring cannabis in your possession at the Canadian border could also lead to arrest and prosecution. If you are leaving Canada, remember: you may not take cannabis out of the country either. You may be subject to criminal charges if you attempt to travel to other countries with any amount of cannabis in your possession.

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Ottawa

Ottawa is Canada’s capital, in the east of southern Ontario, near the city of Montréal and the U.S. border. Sitting on the Ottawa River, it has at its centre Parliament Hill, with grand Victorian architecture and museums such as the National Gallery of Canada, with noted collections of indigenous and other Canadian art. The park-lined Rideau Canal is filled with boats in summer and ice-skaters in winter.

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Violent crime

While violent crime against tourists is rare, petty and property crime is common in the country‘s bigger cities. Apply all your common sense rules and you'll find Canada to be a walk in the park.

Ski resorts and crime

As Canada's biggest ski resort, Whistler-Blackcomb is a must for many visitors. The huge population of ex-patriot workers and travelers can often make you feel like you never left home. Banff shares the same great slopes and après-party atmosphere.

With the bulk of their populations made up of travelers and transient workers looking to have a good time, both major resorts are largely free of serious crime.

Despite this, the abundance of expensive gear and clothing is too tempting for some. Skis, boards, boots and jackets are all easy to lift, so don't be too trusting or careless with yours.

As with any popular nightlife area, clashes and scuffles do occur but party-poopers are a tiny minority, and a network in Banff that puts police in direct radio contact with bouncers mean drunken violence is rare and quickly controlled.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• The most common religion in Canada is Christianity
• Do not boast or make ostentatious comments that give the impression you see yourself as superior to others. Canadians generally find this contrived and obnoxious
• Avoid confusing Canadians with those from the USA. Some Canadians perceive themselves as being humbler and less gregarious than those in the USA and may see it as a negative comparison. It is best ask people with a North American accent whether they are from Canada first and be corrected from there.
• Avoid public displays of anger or other emotions that could cause a social distraction. Canadians generally - Avoid raising their voices or crying in public.
• Avoid becoming overly combative or argumentative about contentious topics. If you wish to discuss controversial topics, approach the conversation with calmness and openness. A Canadian is more likely to engage with you if you remain respectful and intellectually-informed about the subject, as opposed to emotionally charged.
• Do not refer to Indigenous people of Canada as “Natives" or "Indians”. These terms are now widely considered offensive. “First Nations”, “Indigenous” or “Aboriginal” are more appropriate descriptors.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Canada?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Canada. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Canada

Healthcare of Canada is ranked 14th in the world. Canada has a very good healthcare system in general.

Health Risk

Bug bites

Although Canada is an industrialized country, bug bites here can still spread diseases. Try to avoid bug bites while spending time outside or in wooded areas.

Exposure to germs

Don't touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you need to touch your face, make sure your hands are clean. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing. Try to avoid contact with people who are sick.