Canada is over 40 times bigger than the UK and 18 times bigger than France.

• There are six time zones
• Canada has the world's longest coastline.
• Nearly one-fourth of all the fresh water in the world is in Canada.
• Canada is the third largest diamond producing nation in the world.
• Lacrosse is the national summer sport of Canada.
• Ice hockey is the winter national sport of Canada
• Basketball was invented by James Naismith in 1891.
• USA buys more oil from Canada than from Saudi Arabia.
• Best City to Live In: According to studies and research,

Vancouver in British Columbia is tied with Zurich Switzerland for having the highest quality of life of any other city in the world.

• Quality Of Life: According to the United Nations Human Development

Canada has got the highest quality of life in the world making it an ideal place to live and raise a family.

Entry into Canada:

To visit Canada, you must:

• have a valid travel document, such as a passport
• be in good health
• satisfy an immigration officer that you have ties, such as a job, home and family, that will take you back to your country of origin satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit and
• have enough money for your stay. The amount of money you will need can vary with the circumstances of the visit, how long you will stay and whether you will stay in a hotel or with friends or relatives. For more information, ask the Canadian visa office in your country or region.

You may also need:

• a Temporary Resident Visa, depending on your citizenship (see Visas and Exemptions below)
• a medical examination and
• a letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.

Travel documents:

Transport companies, such as airlines, must ensure you have proper, valid travel documents when you enter Canada. If you do not have the proper documents, you may be delayed or denied boarding.

Visas and exemptions:

You may or may not need a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada, depending on your citizenship. Even if you are exempt, though, there is important information you need to know before you plan your trip.

If you need a visa, see How to Apply for a Visa in the Learn About section below to find out how to get your visa.

If you do not need a visa, see Visa Exempt – Important Information for Travellers in the Learn About section below.

If you are not sure, see Do You Need a Visa? in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.

Inadmissibility:

Some people are inadmissible—they are not allowed to come to Canada. Several things can make you inadmissible, including involvement in criminal activity, in human rights violations or in organized crime. You can also be inadmissible for security, health or financial reasons.

Criminal inadmissibility:

If you have committed or been convicted of a criminal offence, you may not be allowed to enter Canada.
Criminal offences include both minor and serious offences, such as theft, assault, manslaughter, dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. For a complete list of criminal offences in Canada, consult the Canadian Criminal Code.
If you were convicted of a crime when you were under the age of 18, you can probably still enter Canada. See the Related Links at the bottom of this page for more information about admissibility.

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