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== Canada == | == Canada == | ||
| + | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Canada. | ||
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Some notes about cruising/sailing in the region? | Some notes about cruising/sailing in the region? | ||
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| + | === Climate and Weather === | ||
Submit the climate and general weather details | Submit the climate and general weather details | ||
| - | Sources of weather forecasting here. | + | '''Sources of weather forecasting here'''. |
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=== Charts === | === Charts === | ||
| - | + | * The [http://www.chs-shc.gc.ca/pub/en/ Canadian Hydrographic Service] produces charts in both paper and digital formats. | |
| - | The [http://www.chs-shc.gc.ca/pub/en/ Canadian Hydrographic Service] produces charts in both paper and digital formats. | + | * |
=== Special Navigation Notes === | === Special Navigation Notes === | ||
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Any navigation notes here. | Any navigation notes here. | ||
=== Local Radio Nets === | === Local Radio Nets === | ||
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''Also see [[HF Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
| - | Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here. | + | Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here. |
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=== Arrival/Departure procedures === | === Arrival/Departure procedures === | ||
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'''Arrival'''<br> First arrival MUST be made at a port of entry. Contact Customs on 1-888-CANPASS. CANPASS is a program to streamline customs and immigration clearance. Customs will require: | '''Arrival'''<br> First arrival MUST be made at a port of entry. Contact Customs on 1-888-CANPASS. CANPASS is a program to streamline customs and immigration clearance. Customs will require: | ||
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=== Immigration, Visas & Customs === | === Immigration, Visas & Customs === | ||
| + | '''Immigration''': | ||
| - | + | Visas: Full current information on the [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp Official Webpage]. A six month stay is normally granted. | |
NEXUS is designed to expedite the border clearance process for low risk, pre-approved travellers into Canada and the United States (Canadian and American crews). Full current details on the [http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html Official NEXUS Webpage] | NEXUS is designed to expedite the border clearance process for low risk, pre-approved travellers into Canada and the United States (Canadian and American crews). Full current details on the [http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html Official NEXUS Webpage] | ||
| - | '''Customs''' | + | '''Customs''' |
| - | PETS:- Dogs and cats require a rabies vaccination certificate or certificate stating rabies-free status. Those from the United States require the certificate to be signed and dated by a veterinarian indicating that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies within the last three years. This certificate must provide sufficient description and detail to enable adequate identification. The Rabies Certificate must be valid for 12 months and dated at least 30 days prior to entry into Canada. | + | * Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival. |
| - | + | * PETS:- Dogs and cats require a rabies vaccination certificate or certificate stating rabies-free status. Those from the United States require the certificate to be signed and dated by a veterinarian indicating that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies within the last three years. This certificate must provide sufficient description and detail to enable adequate identification. The Rabies Certificate must be valid for 12 months and dated at least 30 days prior to entry into Canada. | |
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| + | === Health and Security === | ||
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here. | Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here. | ||
| - | === Ports | + | === Ports and Popular Stops === |
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This Wiki will attempt to cover only those ports that would be of particular interest to cruising yachts. | This Wiki will attempt to cover only those ports that would be of particular interest to cruising yachts. | ||
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| - | === Passages To/From | + | === Passages To/From Canada === |
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[[Image:Canada Gulf Islands map.png|thumb|right|300px]] | [[Image:Canada Gulf Islands map.png|thumb|right|300px]] | ||
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| - | === References | + | === References and Publications === |
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Books, Guides, etc. | Books, Guides, etc. | ||
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=== Links to Forum Discussions === | === Links to Forum Discussions === | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | ||
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=== External Links === | === External Links === | ||
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Submit useful website links for the region | Submit useful website links for the region | ||
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=== Personal Notes === | === Personal Notes === | ||
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Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
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{{Guide1}} | {{Guide1}} | ||
Revision as of 22:27, 24 October 2010
Canada
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Canada.
| Canada | |
 Canada (Click for larger, clearer view) | |
 Flag | |
| Capital: | Ottawa |
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| Language: | English, French |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar |
| More notes about the country | |
The background and history of Canada is best observed on Wikipedia
Some notes about cruising/sailing in the region?
Climate and Weather
Submit the climate and general weather details
Sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
- The Canadian Hydrographic Service produces charts in both paper and digital formats.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
Arrival
First arrival MUST be made at a port of entry. Contact Customs on 1-888-CANPASS. CANPASS is a program to streamline customs and immigration clearance. Customs will require:
- Vessel's name
- Registration number
- Last port of call
- List of ports intending to visit
- Each crewmembers' full name, date of birth, nationality, purpose of visit and length of stay in Canada or, in the case of returning residents, length of absence.
- All personal goods being imported, including firearms and ammunition as well as alcohol and tobacco products, must be declared.
You will then either be cleared to leave the area and enter Canada, or notified to wait for a customs or immigration officer to complete documents or conduct an examination. At the conclusion of the customs process, you will receive a "report number". This number should be displayed in a suitable place where it is visable to inspectors.
Departure
Details?
Immigration, Visas & Customs
Immigration:
Visas: Full current information on the Official Webpage. A six month stay is normally granted.
NEXUS is designed to expedite the border clearance process for low risk, pre-approved travellers into Canada and the United States (Canadian and American crews). Full current details on the Official NEXUS Webpage
Customs
- Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival.
- PETS:- Dogs and cats require a rabies vaccination certificate or certificate stating rabies-free status. Those from the United States require the certificate to be signed and dated by a veterinarian indicating that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies within the last three years. This certificate must provide sufficient description and detail to enable adequate identification. The Rabies Certificate must be valid for 12 months and dated at least 30 days prior to entry into Canada.
Health and Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Ports and Popular Stops
This Wiki will attempt to cover only those ports that would be of particular interest to cruising yachts.
Also see Great Lakes.
| Nova Scotia | New Brunswick | Prince Edward Island | Newfoundland | Quebec | Ontario |
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| Halifax (Port of entry) Chester LaHave (Port of entry) Lunenburg (Port of entry) Parrsboro (Port of entry) Pictou (Port of entry) Port Medway (Port of entry) Pugwash (Port of entry) Sheet Harbour (Port of entry) Sherburne (Port of entry) Yarmouth (Port of entry) | Caraquet (Port of entry) Chatham (Port of entry) Dalhousie (Port of entry) Newcastle (Port of entry) Saint John (Port of entry) St Andrews (Port of entry) | Charlottetown (Port of entry) Summerside (Port of entry) | Argentia (Port of entry) Corner Brook (Port of entry) Fortune (Port of entry) Harbour Grace (Port of entry) Lewisporte St John's (Port of entry) | Gaspe (Port of entry) Port Alfred (Port of entry) Rimouski (Port of entry) Riviere du Loup (Port of entry) |
Brockville (Port of entry) |
| Gulf Islands | North West Territories | Grand Manan | British Columbia | Vancouver Island (B.C) | |
| Gabriola Island Galiano Island Pender Island (Port of entry) Saltspring Island Thetis Island | Frobisher (Port of entry) | North Head Harbour (Port of entry) | Kitimat (Port of entry) Prince Rupert Harbour (Port of entry) Vancouver (Port of entry) | Campbell River Comox (Port of entry) Duncan Nanaimo (Port of entry) Port Alberni (Port of entry) Port Hardy (Port of entry) Sidney (Port of entry) Victoria (Port of entry) |
Passages To/From Canada
- Trans-Atlantic - Canada to Europe (North Atlantic)
- Trans-Atlantic - Europe to Canada (North Atlantic)
References and Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Submit useful website links for the region
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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