| Are you planning on traveling to Canada anytime | | | | United States would be. Canadian security is equipped |
| soon? Many people come to Canada without any | | | | with the same equipment as the US, including the full |
| knowledge of what they should be expecting. In | | | | body scanners. |
| fact, some get so confused that they're aren't able | | | | - Don't use currency exchanges in Canadian airports - |
| to truly appreciate what Canada has to offer. Today | | | | If you're planning to exchange your currency in |
| I'm going to give you guys a few tips on how you | | | | Canada it's best to do it at a bank. This is because |
| can make your trip to Canada much more enjoyable. | | | | the currency exchange booths at the airport charge |
| - Expect to be spoken to in multiple languages - If | | | | significant fees. Banks are frequent in areas with |
| you don't know already, Canada has two official | | | | international airports, such as Toronto, Vancouver, |
| languages; French and English. Because of this, law | | | | Montreal and Calgary. Even better, it would probably |
| states that virtually everything must be in both | | | | be to your benefit to get your currency exchanged |
| official languages. This includes Canadian airlines, | | | | before entering Canada, and then you don't have to |
| airport signs, and the customer service agents. So if | | | | worry about navigating the city for a bank. |
| you do speak to an airport agent, expect to be | | | | - Customs is a breeze if you're prepared - One major |
| greeted in both English and French. This will be | | | | difference between Canada and the United States is |
| especially evident if you travel to eastern parts of | | | | that customs isn't as complicated when entering |
| Canada. | | | | Canada. As long as you have the appropriate |
| - Don't be afraid to ask the locals for help - | | | | documentation you should be fine. When you're |
| Canadians are famously known for their manners, so | | | | heading back to the US, however, you must have a |
| don't be alarmed if they ask you if you need help. | | | | valid passport. If you don't, you'll not be permitted |
| Almost any Canadian would be happy to assist you | | | | entry. I recommend that anyone traveling to Canada |
| with directions or recommendations as to what | | | | to have a passport, as it will make travel much easier |
| attractions you should visit. With that said, it's still a | | | | and there will be less hassle when going through the |
| good idea to make sure you have some sort of idea | | | | border. |
| of where you're going before you arrive. | | | | Canada is very similar to the United States when it |
| - Security isn't as thorough as in the United States - | | | | comes to travel. In fact, it's been proven to be one |
| Although security measures have greatly increased in | | | | of the safest countries in the world to travel in. Just |
| Canadian airports since 9/11, it's not even close to | | | | remember to be prepared before you arrive so |
| what travelers go through in the United States. | | | | you're ready for anything that may come your way |
| Canadian security is much more forgiving and less | | | | during the trip. I hope that these flight travel tips |
| detailed than in the US. On the other hand, however, | | | | helped, and that you're trip to Canada will be |
| if you do something that makes you look suspicious, | | | | rewarding. |
| you'll be treated no differently than a traveler in the | | | | |