Here
are some answers to a few frequently asked questions regarding the Maple
Ridge & Pitt Meadows area.
Q.
What is there to do in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows?
A. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows offer an abundance
of different facilities, activities, services and events for any age group.
Be sure to check out the Experiences section for more details.
Q.
Where is Maple ridge and Pitt Meadows?
A. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is located just
45 minutes East of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Both communities
lie on the north side of the Fraser River. They are bordered by Mission
to the East and Port Coquitlam to the West.
Q.
What is the population for Maple Ridge? Pitt Meadows?
A. The population of Maple Ridge is approximately
65, 000 and the population for Pitt Meadows is approximately 20,000.
Q.
What do I need to enter Canada?
A. The following documents are needed for entry
into Canada:
- U.S. citizens and permanent residents require birth or baptismal certificate
or voter's registration card. A driver's license is not accepted as proof
of citizenship.
- Naturalized citizens require green card or other document proving citizenship
- Alien residents require alien card
- All other international visitors require valid passports and, in some
cases, entry visas
- All international visitors, including U.S. residents, should be aware
of currency exchange rates. Currency exchange is available at Canadian
banks but it is recommended that Canadian currency be purchased before
arriving in Canada.
Q.
If I'm not a Canadian resident, how can I claim my tax refund for purchases
made during my trip to Canada?
A. One way to claim your tax refund is to complete
and send in an "Application for Visitor Tax Refund" form. You
must attach original receipts to this form. Another option is to visit
one of the participating duty-free shops to obtain a cash refund for eligible
claims that do not exceed CAN$500. For more details about who qualifies
for a tax refund and what goods and services are eligible, please visit
the Canda Customs and Revenue Agency Website.
If
you cannot locate the information you are looking for in this section
or throughout the rest of this website, please feel free to contact Tourism
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. We'd be happy to help you!
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