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How long has Canada à la Carte been in business?
Where does Canada a la Carte operate?
Does Canada a la Carte offer protection plans?
Do you sell comprehensive Insurance?
What forms of payment are accepted?
How do I make my reservation?
Do you accept late bookings?
How far ahead of departure do I have to reserve my
vacation?
Are airport transfers included in the independent
vacation price?
What does the vacation cost include?
What is not included in the vacation price?
Do you offer transfers?
Can Canada à la Carte book our airline reservations?
Are there documentation requirements for entry into any
countries visited?
When will I receive my documents?
Can I use American dollars in Canada?
Can I use American stamps to mail letters and postcards
in Canada?
How many people live in Canada?
How do I convert kilometers into miles?
How do I convert kilos into pounds?
What is the highest mountain in Canada?
What is the total size of Canada in square
miles/kilometers?
What is the distance from west coast to east coast?
What is the capital city of Canada?
How long has Canada à la Carte been in business?
Canada à la Carte was launched in 2000 as an independent vacations division of
Brennan Vacations. Brennan Vacations began operations in 1978.
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Where does Canada à la Carte operate?
Canada à la Carte's head office is located in Littleton, Colorado. We have
contracted a reservations center in Banff, Alberta. This serves as our
operational base with our partner Brewster, to provide our clients with experts
specialized in selling all of Canada. We are able to offer independent
vacations throughout all of Canada with this partnership, the only limitation
is that of the dreams of our clients.
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Does Canada à la Carte offer consumer protection plans?
Brennan Vacations is a member of the National Tour Association. In 1988 NTA
established the consumer protection plan, and currently protects more tour
companies then any other plan in the industry.
The Consumer Protection Plan applies in the event that an NTA tour operator
becomes bankrupt. The plan then applies to deposits or payments for packaged
travel that were made to the bankrupt tour operator. The plan also applies to a
consumer's deposit or payment for packaged travel that was placed by a travel
agent on behalf of that consumer with a bankrupt NTA tour operator. Effective
Jan. 1, 1997, the plan's liability for qualifying consumer loss is limited to
$250,000 per NTA tour operator member. The security of NTA's Consumer
Protection Plan is available to tour travelers at no added cost. For more
information regarding the terms and conditions of the NTA Consumer Protection
Plan, a copy of the plan or verification that an operator is a member in good
standing with NTA, contact:
NTA Consumer Protection Plan
546 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40508
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Do you sell comprehensive travel insurance?
The comprehensive travel insurance is non-refundable and must be purchased at
the time deposit is made. Canada à la Carte is not responsible for penalties
imposed by the airlines. The insurance should be purchased at time of deposit,
however may be purchased with final payment if you are booking within 60 days
before departure.
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What forms of payment are accepted?
Canada à la Carte gladly accepts checks, Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
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How do I make my reservation?
Once you have decided which vacation you wish to take, Canada à la Carte
strongly recommends you visit your professional travel agent. Your travel agent
can assist you and make your reservation for you.
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Do you accept late bookings?
Vacation sales normally close 7 days prior to departure. All late bookings are
on request and must be guaranteed with a credit card if within 45 days of
departure date. A late booking fee of $35.00 may be assessed to cover express
mailing of documents and other expenses incurred.
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How far ahead of departure do I have to reserve my
vacation?
Reservations are accepted up to 7 days prior to departure, subject to
availability.
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Are airport transfers included in the independent vacation
price?
Airport transfers are not included in independent or escorted vacation package
prices. Inquire if an airport transfer is available when making your
reservation.
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What does the vacation cost include?
The vacation cost includes all accommodation, transportation, activities, etc.
as listed in the packages presented in the 2007 Canada à la Carte brochure and
web site.
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What is not included in the vacation price?
The land price does not include air travel, airline fees, airport or departure
taxes, transfers, visas and any incidental charges.
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Do you offer transfers?
Airport to hotel and hotel to airport transfers at the beginning and end of an
independent vacation are available to purchase on most Canada à la Carte
vacations. Transfers can only be purchased for the first and last day of the
actual vacation dates.
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Can Canada à la Carte book our airline reservations?
Canada à la Carte is happy to assist you in accommodating your flight needs.
Due to vacation scheduling and limited availability you are strongly encouraged
to take advantage of Canada à la Carte’s air packages. If you choose not to
accept Canada à la Carte air, we cannot be held responsible for other
arrangements you have made. On occasion, it is necessary to change tour dates.
In this case, we can only protect air reservations booked through Canada à la
Carte. Canada à la Carte is not responsible for penalties imposed by the
airlines.
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Are there documentation requirements for entry into any
countries visited?
All clients should contact the appropriate consulate for entry requirements. In
addition, passengers are advised to carry a photo I.D. on all domestic and
international tours. Effective January 23, 2007, all U.S. citizens traveling by
air to and from Canada are required to have a valid passport to enter the
United States. Resource: www.travel.state.gov.
January 23, 2007, a new American law will require everyone entering the United
States by air to have a valid passport. Resource:
www.ppt.gc.ca.
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When will I receive my documents?
Documents will normally be mailed four weeks prior to departure (provided full
payment has been received).
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Can I use American dollars in Canada?
Yes, American currency is commonly accepted. However, the rate of exchange you
will be offered will vary. In order to ensure that you receive the most
favorable exchange rate, we recommend that you exchange your American dollars
at any bank or credit union in Canada.
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Can I use American stamps to mail letters and postcards in
Canada?
No, you will be required to use Canadian postage stamps to mail your letters
and postcards. The cost to mail a letter or postcard to the U.S. is $.089 Cdn.
(0-30g) and $2.10 Cdn. (0-20g) to overseas locations.
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How many people live in Canada?
As of the summer of 1996, Canada's population was over 30 million. The leading
Canadian cities are Toronto (4.55 million), Montréal (3.72 million), Vancouver
(2 million), Ottawa-Hull, the National Capital Region (1.06 million). A large
majority of Canadians, 77 percent, live in cities and towns.
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How do I convert kilometers into miles?
To convert kilometers into miles, multiply the distance in kilometers by .62 or
divide it by 1.6.
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How do I convert kilos into pounds?
To convert kilos into pounds, multiply the weight in kilos by 2.2. To convert
pounds to kilos, divide the weight in pounds by 2.2.
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What is the highest mountain in Canada?
At 6050 m, Mount Logan in the Yukon is Canada's tallest peak.
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What is the total size of Canada in square miles/kilometers?
Canada is the world's second-largest country with an area of 9,970,610 square
kilometers or 3,894,770 square miles. Only the Russian Federation is larger.
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What is the distance from west coast to east coast?
Canada stretches almost 8,000 kilometers or 5,000 miles from St. John's on the
east coast of Newfoundland to Tofino, on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
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What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa, located in the Province of Ontario, is Canada's capital.
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