Canadian Hols

Posted by: Dave Hartley on 21 May 2008

Hi,

The Flights are booked UK to Vancouver and returning from Calgary on the 4th July.Didn't know about the Calgary Stampede but we do now.

That will give us 3 weeks to enjoy Vancouver and the Rockies...we can't wait.

All the hotels are booked except for 3 night.

Can anyone suggest a place to stay for 1 night between Kamloops and Jasper. We thought of Clearwater but there are no vacancies.We wanted to spend the day in Wells Gray park.

After staying in Jasper, Emerald Lake and Banff we have 2 days to fill before our last day which will be in Calgary.

Can anyone suggest what would be worth seeing on those 2 days.

Look forward to any suggestions.

regards
Dave

PS. Are there any good record shops in Vancouver and Calgary.?

Posted on: 03 June 2008 by Don Atkinson

Keep your hotel receipts. When you leave you can get a useful little tax refund.

Cheers

Don

Posted on: 08 June 2008 by Dave Hartley

Don,

Are the tax refunds still applicable, as I read that the Canadian goverment had other ideas.
Qoute:

"On March 19, 2007, the Government of Canada confirmed their intention to eliminate the GST/HST Visitor Rebate Program with effect from 1 April 2007.

More information on the Changes to GST/HST Visitor Rebate Program"

6 days and counting

KR
Dave

Posted on: 09 June 2008 by Don Atkinson

Dave,

You might be right, but you could check on the way in, or just save receipts as a keep-sake.

Lsat few visits we haven't stayed in many hotels/motels so haven't asked for a rebate when leaving. The last time we claimed was before April 07.

Sorry to have raised your hopes

Cheers

Don