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VISITOR INFORMATION 2012 PASSPORT INFORMATION ENTERING CANADA Make sure that you are carrying proper identification for yourself and any children travelling with you in the vehicle. A passport is not mandatory for entry into Canada but it is a preferable piece of identification. If you are a Canadian or American citizen or a permanent resident of either country, other acceptable identification includes the following: • an enhanced driver's licence; • a birth certificate with accompanying photo identification (such as a regular driver's licence); • a permanent residence or green card; • a citizenship card or a certificate of citizenship or naturalization; or • a Certificate of Indian Status. Note: Full implementation of the WHTI requirements for entry into the United States by land and water is now complete. All individuals are required to present a valid passport or other approved secure document when entering the United States by land or water. Approved WHTI documents include: • a NEXUS card; • a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card; • a Secure Certificate of Indian Status (when this certificate is available and approved by the United States). 139 DUTY-FREE EXEMPTION FOR RETURNING U.S. RESIDENTS $800 Duty-free. After more than 48 hours in Canada, U.S. residents may take back up to $800 fair retail value of merchandise for personal or household use free of United States duty or tax, once every 30 days. Up to 100 cigars (non-Cuban), 1 L (33.8 fl oz) of alcoholic beverage (if the resident has attained the age of 21) and 200 cigarettes (1 carton) per person, may be included in the duty-free exemption. Goods must accompany the resident upon arrival in the United States. U.S. residents visiting Canada for less than 48 hours may take back $200 worth of merchandise duty-free. The following may be included, but the total fair retail value must not exceed $200: 50 cigarettes, 10 cigars (non-Cuban), 150 ml (5 fl oz) of alcoholic beverages or alcoholic perfume. Products of Cuban origin are prohibited. CANADIAN DUTY-FREE SHOPS in Manitoba EMERSON SPRAGUE EMERSON DUTY-FREE SHOP t: 204-373-2600 toll free: 1-800-268-6088 f: 204-373-2716 e: admin@emersondutyfree.mb.ca Hours of operation: May 20 to September 30 daily, 6 a.m. – midnight October 1 to May 19 daily, 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. b INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN PEACE GARDEN DUTY-FREE t: 204-534-3733 toll free: 1-855-534-3733 f: 204-534-2445 For hours of operation, please visit our website www.peacegardendutyfree.com b KITT'S DUTY-FREE SHOP INC. t: 204-437-2107 f: 204-437-2713 e: verna@kittsdfs.ca Hours of operation: March to October daily, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. November to February daily, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. b WINNIPEG JAMES ARMSTRONG RICHARDSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DUTY-FREE SHOP t: 204-783-6453 Hours of operation: Open two hours before every international flight. b