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Emergency Number:
Police, Fire, Ambulance: 911
Non-Emergency Numbers:
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
PHONE: (905) 871-2300
NIAGARA PARKS POLICE
PHONE: (905) 356-1338
DOUGLAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
PHONE: (905) 871-6600
FIRE DEPARTMENT
PHONE: (905) 871-1600
POISON INFORMATION
PHONE: (800) 268-9017
MARINE/AIR SEARCH & RESCUE
PHONE: (800) 267-7270
Customs & Immigration:
A passport is not necessary for U.S. citizens to enter into Canada, but must have proof of
citizenship such as a birth certificate.
A resident alien card is necessary for non-citizen residents of the U.S.. Also, some
countries require special visas. Check with the nearest Canadian Consulate office for more
information.
CANADIAN IMMIGRATION
PHONE: (905) 871-5660
CANADA CUSTOMS
PHONE: (905) 994-6330
GST Rebates:
While visiting Canada, keep your receipts, as you are allowed a refund on the Goods and
Service Taxes you paid on your short term stay (less then 30 days) and on most gifts and
items over $50.00. Your maximum claim can be up to $500.00, but some restrictions do
apply.
For more information please call the PEACE BRIDGE DUTY FREE SHOPPE REBATE
CENTRE.
PEACE BRIDGE DUTY FREE SHOPPE REBATE CTR.
PHONE: (905) 871-5400
Currency Exchange:
The exchange rate is continually changing day by day for foreign currency. Most local
businesses will accept U.S. Currency at their going rate. Ask the business what their rate
of exchange is prior to your purchase.
Financial institutions and currency exchanges will give you that days international rate
of exchange.
To see a listing of local financial institutions and exchanges click below.
BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Duty Free Shopping:
A duty free store is conveniently located at the base of the Peace Bridge, just before you
exit out of Canada, for last minute purchases.
The Peace Bridge Duty Free Shoppe has product such as
alcohol, tobacco, perfume and jewelry as well as some souvenirs.
Ontario Liquor Laws:
Fort Erie's liquor and beer stores are open daily except Sundays. The legal drinking age
is 19 and proof of age may be asked for.
Postage Information:
Postage for letters or postcards up to 30 grams is $0.46 within Canada, $0.52 to the U.S.
and to overseas countries $0.90 for up to 20 grams.
POST OFFICES IN FORT ERIE
Transportation:
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
NIAGARA AIRBUS
PHONE: (800) 268-8111
TAXI SERVICE
5-0 TAXI
PHONE: (905) 994-8294
SENIORS AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED TRANSPORTATION
FORT ERIE MOBILE SERVICE PHONE: (905) 871-4655
Conversion Tables:
Quantities:
3.8 LITRES = 1 US GALLON
1 LITRE = .26 US GALLON
4.6 LITRES = 1 IMPERIAL GALLON
Speed Limits:
30 MPH = 50 KM/H
50 MPH = 80 KM/H
60 MPH = 100 KM/H
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