Added: 11/28/2005 |
Canada is the second largest country in the world by area. Due to its colonial past, Canadian culture has historically been heavily influenced by British and French cultures and traditions. Every city of Canada has its distinctive features. Ontario is a large vineyard where most Canadian wines are produced. And it is a favorite city of those who come here to see a famous Niagara waterfall. The cleanest and most quiet Canadian city is Ottawa. The main sights of Ottawa are Parliament (you can even be present at sessions), the Peace Tower with 53 bells on it, the Rido channel (in winter it becomes the longest skating-rink in the world, 8 kilometers long).
The largest city of Canada is Toronto. You will never confuse this city with any other. Enormous skyscrapers are surrounded by beautiful parks where squirrels and other small animals live. If you are going to visit Canada you should not miss the 'All Saints City' -- Montreal, which is a large international historical and cultural centre, the sea and the air gate of the country.
There are a lot of holidays in Canada, such as Montreal Festival of Lights, Sea Vancouver Festival, Niagara Grape and Wine Festival, Ottawa 'Snowball', Canadian Tulip Festival and many others. All of them are so bright that they will surely leave a deep scent in your memory and soul.
But you cannot go to Canada having no visa. To receive it you should turn to the embassy Canadian. The easiest way to get a visa is submit a letter of invitation from your friends or relatives who live in Canada to the consulate or embassy Canadian. This letter must include your full name, date of birth, your address and telephone number, the relationship you are in with the inviting person, travel purpose, the period of your stay in Canada, accommodation details and living expenses, the date of your departure from Canada. It must also cover the information about the inviting person: full name, date of birth, address and telephone number in Canada, occupation, whether this person is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident. An invitation letter is to be notarized by a Notary Public.
If you have no relatives or friends in Canada it does not mean that you cannot get to the country. But it is a little more difficult, because you need to submit some documents to the embassy Canadian before receiving a visa. These are passport, medical certificate, trip layout and some others. When having received a visa, you can go to the country anytime within the term of your visa validity -- 180 days.
Canada has its embassies and consulates in almost every country. They differ depending on location and, sometimes, functions. For example, Canadian embassies are situated in the capital cities and generally offer a full range of services. As against, consulates usually offer consular service. There are also high commissions located in the capital cities of the Commonwealth countries. For instance, Canadian embassy London is a high commission. Besides, one important detail: when contacting Canadian embassy London, do not use emails -- this connection means is not supported.
The activity of embassy Canadian is not confined within visa delivery. It is also a powerful cultural center which helps Canadian artists come to the country where the embassy Canadian is situated, and present the culture of their home. The consulates also partake in political life and contribute to international contacts between different countries.
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