Canada Etiquette, Dress Code, Safety & Emergency Numbers (911 (Police RCMP/OPP/SQ, Ambulance & Fire nationwide))
Essential cultural customs, dress codes at religious and royal sites, tipping rules, and emergency contacts (911 (Police RCMP/OPP/SQ, Ambulance & Fire nationwide)) in Canada.
Cultural Etiquette & Dress Codes
15–20% (calculated on the PRE-TAX subtotal) at sit-down restaurants; remember menu & shelf prices exclude provincial sales tax (5% GST in Alberta up to 15% HST in Atlantic Canada & 14.975% GST+QST in Québec). Canadian municipal tap water is 100% safe to drink across all cities; boil or filter backcountry stream water in National Parks.
Safety, Plugs (Type A & Type B (120V / 60Hz — identical to United States two-flat-prong outlets)) & Emergency Contacts
Canada uses Type A & Type B (120V / 60Hz — identical to United States two-flat-prong outlets) electrical outlets (Type A & Type B (120V / 60Hz — identical to United States two-flat-prong outlets)). Tap water guidance: Canadian municipal tap water is 100% safe to drink across all cities; boil or filter backcountry stream water in National Parks.. Keep emergency numbers saved offline: 911 (Police RCMP/OPP/SQ, Ambulance & Fire nationwide).