US Visitors to Canada
| CONVERSIONS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Distance | ||
| °C | °F | Km | Mi |
| 0 | 32 | 1 | 0.62 |
| 5 | 41 | 5 | 3.12 |
| 10 | 50 | 10 | 6.21 |
| 15 | 59 | 25 | 15.53 |
| 20 | 68 | 50 | 31.06 |
| 25 | 77 | 75 | 46.60 |
| 30 | 86 | 100 | 62.14 |
| GASOLINE | |
|---|---|
| 1 Cdn Litre | .26 US Gallon |
| 1 US Gallon | 3.79 Cdn Litre |
| AVERAGE TORONTO TEMPERATURE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Maximum | Minimum | |
| January | 1°C / 34°F | -6°C / 21°F |
| February | 0°C / 32°F | -7°C / 19°F |
| March | 6°C / 43°F | -2°C / 28°F |
| April | 6°C / 43°F | -1°C / 30°F |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 5°C / 41°F |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 13°C / 55°F |
| July | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F |
| August | 22°C / 72°F | 15°C / 59°F |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 11°C / 52°F |
| October | 13°C / 55°F | 6°C / 43°F |
| November | 5°C / 41°F | 0°C / 32°F |
| December | 3°C / 37°F | -1°C / 30°F |
Driving on the 407 ETR route
The 407 ETR is an express toll route that bypasses Toronto. Whether you are coming from western Ontario to our area or from the U.S. you can access the 407 ETR by following the signs as you approach the Greater Toronto Area. Upon entering the toll route, a licence plate recognition system sends a video image of your plate to the billing system. The plate owner receives a bill in the mail. The cost per km will depend on the time of day you use the ETR. For frequent travellers, transponders are available to reduce usage costs.
Driving Times and Distances
| State/Prov | City | Hours | Miles | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario |
Toronto
London Ottawa |
1.25
3.50 3.25 |
67
180 190 |
110
285 290 |
| Quebec | Montreal | 4.75 | 270 | 425 |
| Michigan |
Detroit
Grand Rapids Lansing |
5.50
7.75 6.75 |
290
420 360 |
470
670 580 |
Documentation Requirements
All persons, including U.S. citizens, travelling by air between the United States and Canada (including in-transit passengers who are transferring planes in the U.S.) are required to present a valid passport or NEXUS card, according to an American law, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Check to make sure you have the correct documentation. For additional information, please visit either of the following web sites:
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
Taxes in Ontario
Effective July 1, 2010, Ontario has a 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) that replaced the PST (Provincial Sales Tax) and the GST (Goods and Service Tax) and is applicable to most goods, purchased gifts, food/beverages, and services. 8% of the HST is the provincial portion and 5% is the federal portion.
Border Wait Times
Ontario Travel Information Centres
Visit the friendly staff at one of the 18 Ontario Travel Information Centres (OTICs) and let them help you customize an Ontario itinerary as unique as you are.
Fishing Licence Information for Non-Residents of Canada
Want to get out on the water and catch some fish? Start off right by reading the Ministry of Natural Resources
Fishing Regulations Summary:
licences, catch limits, bait and gear restrictions, and much more.
