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Discovering Canada
Facts About Canada
Official Country Name:
Canada
Capital City:
Ottawa
Provinces:
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and
Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, and Saskatchewan
Territories:
North West Territory, Nunavut, and Yukon
Official Languages:
English, French
Official Religion:
Canada does not have an official religion; about two-thirds of people
identify with some form of Christianity
Currency:
Canadian dollar, $ or C$
Weights and Measures:
Metric system
Electricity/Voltage:
Standardized voltage is 110 Voltz and 60 Hertz
General Information
Business Hours
It’s important to become familiar with the hours of each individual business. Hours may vary
based on industry, location, or time of the year.
Typical Office Work Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8 or 9 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m.
Banks:
Monday through Friday, 8 or 9 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m. with limited Saturday hours
Shopping Malls:
Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday through
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shopping malls offer extended
hours during the holiday season
Post Offices:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., additional access to post offices
on weekends through convenience stores and hours will vary.