Centers are identified with a Tax Free for Tourists sign. Refunds apply to purchases of all eligible goods being taken out of Canada and on the room rate portion of hotel bills. CTS levies a 15 percent charge on its service. Here's an idea for low-cost rooms in Toronto. The houses sleep up to six, have their own bath, bedrooms, living room, and kitchen, and are just 30 minutes to downtown.
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Nonstop Vancouver Vancouver is now a nonstop flight from Boston, and for those heading to Asia, the new Canadian Airlines service can cut up to two hours from the trip vs. flying via San Francisco or Los Angeles. Canadian Airlines is allied with American Airlines, with reciprocal frequent-flier programs and other services. Connections to Asian flights are also easier in Vancouver, no Canadian customs or immigration lines. The airline's 48-page brochure lists tours throughout the country, with ideas ranging from City Stays to Independent Explorer packages. There are also motorcoach tours.