Weather
Daytime summer temperatures are approximately 20 + °C, while nights may go a few degrees lower. The weather can be quite changeable, so be prepared.

What Should I bring?
Along with the clothing you would regularly bring, bring clothes that layer easily - a warm sweater, fl eece, raingear & light walking boots. Also bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent and (very important) your camera and binoculars.

Will I see Whales?
Not guaranteed. But in season in Newfoundland, usually late June to early August you will see
humpback whales. Often other whale species minke, dolphin, fi n are also seen.

Will I see Icebergs?
Not guaranteed. But in season in Newfoundland & Labrador, usually Mid June to Mid July.

Car Rental
We suggest that you book well in advance for your car rental as during high season there may be availability issues. For your information some package companies in the province offer car rental with unlimited km.

Alcohol
You must be 19 years of age to consume or purchase alcohol in the province of Newfoundland & Labrador.Drinking alcohol in public is prohibited by law in all
of Canada.

Electricity
Residential Canada uses 110 volt electrical systems at 60 hertz. You will need a voltage transformer/ converter for your electrical appliances if they operate on a different voltage. There are different types of converters for different types of appliances. Small electronics, razors and non-heating appliances can operate with a 50-watt converter. Heating appliances such as hair dryers, irons, coffee makers and other high-power electrical appliances need a 1600-watt converter. You can also purchase combination converters for both types. Main wall sockets and plugs for 110 volts are two parallel fl at blades. If those sockets are different from the ones used in your country then you will need a socket converter.

Holidays
New Year’s Day – January 1st
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Victoria Day – Last Monday before or on May 24th
Canada Day – July 1st
Labour Day - First Monday in September
Thanksgiving - Second Monday in October
Remembrance Day - November 11
Christmas Day - December 25
Boxing Day - December 26

Language
Canada is offi cially bilingual (English and French), however the working language in the province of Newfoundland is English.

The Flag
The Newfoundland and Labrador fl ag was offi cially adopted by the provincial legislature on May 28, 1980. It was designed by Newfoundland artist Christopher Pratt and was fi rst fl own on Discovery Day, June 24, 1980.
What the colours represent:
Blue symbolizes the sea
White represents snow and ice
Red is for human effort
Gold signifi es our confi dence in ourselves

Visitor Information Services
• Port aux Basques - Interpretation Centre
• Deer Lake - Tourist Chalet, Trans Canada Highway
(Route 1)
• Gros Morne National Park at Wiltondale (Route 230)
• Hawkes Bay (Route 430)
• St. Anthony - Main Street Ultramart (West Street)
Fishing Point Emporium, Fishing Point
• L’Anse au Clair - Gateway to Labrador Visitor Centre
(Route 410)

Hours of Operation
Businesses, including banks, that would normally be closed on a Sunday will be closed on these generally observed holidays. The main exception is Boxing Day which is a big day for the retail sector. Businesses might also be open on Remembrance Day. Banks are open on Good Friday but closed Easter Monday. When a fi xed-date holiday falls on a day that a business would normally close (e.g. Christmas on a Sunday), then the Friday or Monday of that weekend is taken as a holiday. Offi ce hours are usually from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Banking hours are usually:
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 or 6:00 p.m., Friday.
Many banks are also open 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Saturday

Post offi ces are usually open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Core opening hours for shops are 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Extended hours vary and can include late nights and weekend hours.

Money
1 Canadian Dollar (Can$) = 100 cents.
Note denominations:
Can$1000 (uncommon)
Can$100
Can$50
Can$20
Can$10
Can$5
Coin denominations:
Can$2 (toonie)
Can$1 (loonie)
50 cents (uncommon)
25 cents (quarter)
25 cents (quarter)
10 cents (dime)
10 cents (dime)
1 cents (penny)

Measures
Canada uses the metric system. Distance is measured in kilometers, speed signs are in kilometers per hour. Petrol/gas is sold by the litre and temperature is measured on the Celsius scale. Most weight measurements are in kilograms or grams.

Smoking
In Newfoundland & Labrador, smoking is banned on all public transport, in public buildings, including restaurants and bars, and workplaces.

Tax
In Newfoundland & Labrador the Harmonised Sales Tax is 14% (HST). Some cities/towns also apply a hotel levy of (2 – 3%) . It is added to most purchases and services (including postage stamps) with the exception of basic groceries.

Telephone
Dialing into Newfoundland & Labrador from North America is: 1 + area code + local number
The area code for Newfoundland & Labrador is 709
Dialing out of Newfoundland & labrador is 011 + country code + area code + local number
Emergencies: dial 911 (police, ambulance, fi re), free call (not available in all communities).
Toll free: numbers begin with 1-800, 1-888 or 1-877
Pre-paid plastic calling cards are available from convenience stores.

Tipping
Like the USA, in Newoundland & Labrador it is customary to tip for services such as restaurants,
bars and pubs, taxis and hairdressers. Usually 15%, although the amount can range from 10% to 20% at the discretion of the person paying the bill. Always check whether a service charge was included in a restaurant bill, especially if paying by credit card, as this is the tip.