GETTING THROUGH CUSTOMS AND INTO CANADA CAN BE A BREEZE

IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.

These are the things you may need in order to enter Canada......

1. A birth certificate proving your American (or other) Citizenship
2. A list of any electronic item you are bringing across the border. IE: cell phone, radio, camera, camcorder. You should have the serial numbers , make and models of each electronic item and you will have to have this list stamped by the Customs Official before you cross the border.
3. When they ask what your purpose in crossing the border is, just say "You are attending a Chimney Sweep Convention in Niagara Falls". You may get a funny look but they should let you in no problem.

PEACE BRIDGE OFFICIAL VISITORS REBATE CENTER

As a visitor to Canada, you are entitled to a refund of the Canadian Federal Goods And Services Tax (GST) you pay on accomodation (room only) and most gifts/items over $50.00 that you purchased and take home (except liquor and tobacco)

You can claim refunds up to $500.00 at the Official Rebate Center at the Peace Bridge Duty Free. Be sure to ask for detailed receipts with a GST number. Credit card rceipts cannot be claimed.

To be eligible for a GST rebate, the minimum amount of GST on each receipt for goods must be $3.50 (or a purchase value of $50.00). Receipts for goods with GST amounts of $3.49 or less are no longer eligible for GST Rebates.

For all U.S. Residents Leaving Canda (Figures are in US Dollars)

Daily excemption of $200.00 per person
Monthly excemption : After a 48 hour stay in Canada you are entitled to take home free of tax and duty up to $400.00 worth of goods including 1 litre of alcohol or 1 case of beer, 200 cigarettes and 100 non-cuban cigars.