NEED TO KNOW
CURRENCY EXCHANGE The currency in Canada is Canadian Dollar (CAD). Exchanging Euros, USD and other currencies is recommended for travel to Canada.
CASH AND CREDIT CARDS We suggest you carry some cash for taxis, tips and other items if you will be spending any time in the country. It is also recommended that you notify your credit card companies that you will be traveling internationally. Visa and Mastercard are commonly accepted, even for small transactions.
LOCAL LANGUAGE The official language in British Columbia is English.
LOCAL TIMEZONE The town of Revelstoke adheres to the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For visitors, entry requirements differ slightly depending on place of birth, length of stay, and what items accompany the traveler. Please ensure you’ve reviewed the current requirements for entry into Canada and that all relevant documents needed are valid for entry and uploaded to the ArriveCan system. All travelers, regardless of origin, are welcome to visit Canada. For the most up-to-date information about Covid-19 travel restrictions, please visit https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid.
MOBILE DEVICE SERVICES Check with your mobile phone provider to find out about roaming charges that will apply as well as the option of adding an international data plan. There is cell service at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge but not in the Kingfisher tenure. Wifi will be available at most restaurants and hotels so communication via Wifi is most efficient. We have a strong WiFi signal on property at Revelstoke Lodge.
