Canada’s climate is not as cold all year around as some may believe. During the summer months, the southern provinces often experience high levels of humidity and temperatures that can surpass 30 degrees Celsius. This climate is characterized by four distinct seasons: spring (march to june), summer (june to september), fall (september to december) and winter (december to march). The climate in Gatineau in June ranges approximately between 16-25 degrees.
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The unit of Gatineau is the Canadian dollar ($CAN). One US dollar is equivalent to about 1,02$ as of March 2011. One euro is equivalent to about 0,73 $ also as of March 2010.
Currency Exchange:
Foreign banknotes and traveler's check can be exchanged
at foreign exchange banks and other authorized moneychangers.
Credit Cards:
Visa, American Express and MasterCard are
widely accepted at major hotels, shops and restaurants
in the larger cities. Check with your credit card company
for details of merchant acceptability and other services
which may be available.
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For international
calls, dial the international dialing code (001, 002,
or 008), country code, area code, and the individual
number. Domestic and international phone card are available
for sale at most convenience stores, hotels and airports. |
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Gatineau time is 6 hours ahead local Italia and Spain time, and 3 hours later than San Diego time.
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Government office
hours and banks are usually from 9:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays
and closed on weekends.
Major stores are open every day from 9:00am to 5:00pm
including Sundays. Some of the stores are open later on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening. |
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The standard electricity
supply is 110-volts. |
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