Canada Travel Tips – Communication information
Canada’s telephone system is very similar to that of the United States. Canadian telephone numbers are 10 digits. The first 3 digits are the area code, and the next 7 digits are the local number (for example, 555-555-5555). If you make a long-distance call outside the local area, dial “1”, then the 3-digit area code, and then the 7-digit local number.
To make an international call from Canada (except the United States), dial “011”, then the area code and local number. For long-distance directory assistance, dial 1 + area code + 555-1212. Directory assistance is free from pay phones. Guides to local and long-distance calls can be found on pay phones and in the first few pages of the phone book.
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1. Using a Cell Phone in Canada
Cell phone coverage in Canada varies depending on the type of phone you use, your local cell phone service provider and plan, and your phone carrier system. Contact your cell phone service provider for information about international roaming services and to find out if your phone is compatible with Canada’s network and frequencies.
2. Postal Services
There are post offices in communities across Canada. Many pharmacies, convenience stores, and shopping malls also have mailing offices. The price of mailing a standard postcard or letter within Canada is 0.54 Canadian dollars. Mailing to the United States is 0.98 Canadian dollars, and to other countries is 1.65 Canadian dollars. Letters and parcels are charged by size and weight.
3. Internet and Email
When traveling in Canada, you can still communicate through email or the Internet. Most Canadian cities have Internet cafes and coffee shops that provide wireless Internet access. Hotels generally provide wired and wireless Internet access to guests, and libraries can provide free Internet access for a limited time.
4. Voltage and Electricity
Canada, like the United States, uses 110 volts (60 Hz). You need a universal adapter to use electrical equipment from other countries. 110-volt wall sockets (or power sockets) and plugs are both two-pin designs. If the socket is different from the one you use in your home country, you will need a socket converter.