Planning your trip to Abbotsford, the "City in the Country", has never been easier. With daily flights to and from the Abbotsford International Airport - YXX, seven convenient exits off the Trans Canada Highway and a diverse offering of vacation experiences, Abbotsford is the place to be.

To make your Abbotsford trip planning even easier, Tourism Abbotsford has created My Brochure a unique way for you to build your very own Abbotsford travel brochure. If you find a tourism product on our web site which interests you, simply click the Add to My Brochure logo to add the product to "your" brochure. Once you have selected all the products you are interested in, you can click the View My Brochure logo to review your selections. You can also click the My Brochure button from the Visitor Tool Kit to access "your" brochure at any time.

To further assist with trip planning your unique trip you can print "your" brochure or e-mail it to any of your friends, family or teammates who might be coming to Abbotsford with you.

If all else fails, feel free to contact our knowledgeable Abbotsford travel counselors at 604.859.1721 (or toll free at 1.888.332.2229) or by e-mail at info@tourismabbotsford.ca.

IMPORTANT ABBOTSFORD TRAVEL INFORMATION

CUSTOMS

United States citizens do not need a passport or visa to enter Canada, but need a  proof or identification of citizenship (birth certificate or US voter's registration card with photo id), and also proof of residence (drivers licence) should be carried. Washington Residents entering by land or sea may also apply for an Enhance Drivers License (EDL).

Visitors from other countries must have a valid national passport or other recognized travel documents. For further information, please contact your nearest Canadian Consulate or Embassy in your country.

Canada Customs & Revenue Agency
Canada Customs
Regional Information Unit
333 Dunsmuir Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5R4
Phone: 1.800.461.9999

TAXES

• Provincial Sales Tax (PST) 7% on retail purchases
• 10% on liquor purchases
• 8-10% on accommodation purchases
• Federal Goods & Services Tax (GST) 5%

DRIVING LAWS

International driving licenses are acceptable. Road signs are posted in metric (km/hr) with a maximum highway speed up to 110 km/hr (66 mi/hr). Seat belts are mandatory at all times for drivers and passengers (children under 5 may use an infant restrains system). Motorcycle helmets are also mandatory at all times (excluding a person who practices the Sikh religion). Laws regulating consumption of alcohol while driving are strictly enforced and bear severe penalties under the criminal code.

LIQUOR LAWS

Minimum age for consumption of spirts, beer, and wine in British Columbia is 19. Government liquor stores are located throughout BC and are closed Sundays and statutory holidays. Licensed premises may serve alcohol from 11:00am - 4:00am. Many communities have Beer & Wine stores which are open seven days per week. Please note: Driving motorized vehicles, including boats, while impaired (blood alcohol content of more than .08) is illegal in BC.