In winter, make sure you have a couple of warm sweaters along with winter coat, hat, gloves and boots. Goods and Services Tax Alberta is the only province that does not have a provincial sales tax on goods and services. Some restrictions to GST rebates apply. Banking and Currency You'll find the exchange rate on our dollar a delightful surprise. Travellers cheques and credit cards are accepted at most commercial establishments.
All banks cash and sell travellers cheques and exchange currency.
Many are open on Saturday as well. Interac, Cirrus or Plus. Before you come to Alberta, make sure your health insurance will cover your costs outside of your country, or purchase travel insurance from your travel agent. And then relax, our health care professionals will take good care of you in the event of illness or injury. Catch limits are set in order to preserve fish populations.