🇨🇦 Travel facts Canada
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Canada — entry, tipping, plug, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Ottawa |
|---|---|
| Language | English, French |
| Currency | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
| Timezone | UTC-3:30 to -8 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 8–10 hours |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Plug | Type A/B · 120 V / 60 Hz · Adapter needed |
| EU / Schengen | not an EU country · not Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Canada?
Passport plus eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) required for air travel.
eTA can only be applied for at canada.ca (7 CAD), valid for 5 years; stay up to 6 months. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much tip should I give in Canada?
15–20 % — as in the USA, a fixed part of income
Hotel: 2–5 CAD per night for housekeeping
Taxi: 10–15 %
Which plug adapter do I need in Canada?
Adapter needed: Plug types A / B, 120 V / 60 Hz.
Can you drink tap water in Canada?
Yes, tap water is drinkable.
Drinkable everywhere — one of the best water qualities in the world.
What can I bring from Canada to Germany?
Third country: On return to Germany, goods up to 430 € (air travel), 200 cigarettes and 1 l of spirits are duty-free.
Will my mobile phone work in Canada?
No EU roaming — pre-book eSIM or buy a cheap local SIM on site.
Card or cash — how do you pay in Canada?
Canadian Dollar (CAD); card/contactless payment is standard everywhere.
What should I know about health in Canada?
Very good healthcare, but expensive — travel health insurance is strongly recommended.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — binding is the German Federal Foreign Office (Canada travel information) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
