U.S VISITORS TO OUR ONTARIO RESORT

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A Strong Partnership and a Unique and Vital Relationship

The links between our countries are deep, diverse and complex. We share:

• A long tradition of cooperation in defending our continent and fighting for freedom.

• The world's largest trading relationship.

• A common border that stretches across 8,893 kilometers (5,526 miles) of land and three oceans.

• Stewardship of a rich and diverse environment, including 20 percent of the world's supply of fresh water in the Great Lakes.
  
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The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. It is a result of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA).

The goal of WHTI is to facilitate entry for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors, while strengthening U.S. border security. Standard documents will enable the Department of Homeland Security to quickly and reliably identify a traveler.

WHTI will go into effect June 1, 2009 for land and sea travel into the U.S. WHTI went into effect for air travelers on January 23, 2007.

For more information:

http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/eng_map.html

http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingborders/

 

Goods & Services Tax Refund

If you are…

• A non-resident individual who buys eligible goods or eligible short-term accommodation (including camping accommodation) while visiting Canada;
• A non-resident who buys eligible goods for personal use while traveling on business in Canada; or
• A non-resident and the sole owner of a business (i.e., you and the business are the same person) who buys both eligible goods for personal use and eligible short-term accommodation while traveling on business in Canada.
  

If any of the above situations apply to you, you most likely qualify for the GST refund. Click here for more information and to download the required form.

Universal Currency Exchange

We advise you to monitor your bank regularly for fluctuating rates. The above link is only an approximate as the actual rate fluctuates from credit card to credit card throughout the day.