Getting Here
GETTING HERE:
Driving in Canada
In Canada, U.S. state drivers’ licences are valid for varying
periods of time, depending on the province or territory you are visiting.
The 1949 International Driving Permit is also valid, but must be accompanied
at all times by the visitor’s state or national driver’s licence.
Don’t forget: when in Canada, drive on the right-hand side of the
road. To help plan your route to Prince Edward County, see MapQuest
Road Trip Planner.
for maps, distances and directions.
Also see Official
Road Map of Ontario - online.
U.S. Border Crossings:
| Alexandria Bay / Ivy Lea Bridge |
130 km (80 miles) |
| Niagara Falls |
315 km (195 miles) |
| Buffalo / Fort Erie |
340 km (211 miles) |
| Detroit / Windsor |
545 km (338 miles) |
By Air
Prince Edward County is conveniently located between three international
airport centres.
Montreal, 300 miles east of Prince Edward County. Toll free
flight information is available at 1-800-465-1213, or web site www.admtl.com
Toronto Pearson International Airport, 120 miles west of Prince
Edward County. www.lbpia.toronto.on.ca
Ottawa International Airport, 163 miles northeast of Prince
Edward County, www.ottawa-airport.ca
When leaving Pearson International Airport by car, it is best to avoid
morning (7:30 to 9:30 am) and evening (3 to 7 pm) rush hours on all
major routes. Expect delays on Highway 401 (the major east-west artery)
24 hours a day. Allow plenty of time to make flights, especially on
Fridays. Shuttle service from Pearson International airport to Prince
Edward County, return, is also available from a few Picton area taxi
services. Phone 613-476-2716 for details. Good maps of Toronto and Ontario
are advisable and available without charge to members of AAA (CAA in
Canada).
Smaller airports that handle small private aircraft and commuter shuttles
include:
By Train
VIA Rail is the famed cross-country train network linking Toronto
with cities east and west. VIA operates from Union Station in downtown
Toronto at Front and Bay Streets (one street west of Yonge), offering
the kind of train service reminiscent of bygone days. Call (416) 366-8411
for information/reservations, or book your tickets online at http://www.viarail.ca/.
By Bus
All major coaches operate out of the Metro Toronto Coach Terminal,
and handles buses arriving from destinations across the province, country
and the U.S. The terminal is located at 610 Bay St., at Bay and Dundas
in the city's core, just one block west of the Eaton Centre. (416) 393-7911.
By Boat
Info to follow.
EXCHANGE RATE: Check out the favourable
exchange rates, and see how you can save money and have a great vacation
at the same. Plus, we are so close to major border crossings, you
can be enjoying the beautiful sites of Prince Edward County within hours
of leaving your home. For current exchange rates, see The
Universal Currency Converter(tm).
TAX REFUNDS
for visitors: See the Revenue
Canada site for more information about tax refunds for visitors, and
for business travel and tour operators.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizens require proof of citizenship (birth certificate or passport).
For the latest information see Entry
Requirements into Canada.
For travellers who frequently cross the U.S./Canada border, see Canada
Customs & Revenue NEXUS program. |
