Traveling Tips
You're ready to plan your visit to Clarington, you're figuring out the dates. However, what other things should you know as you're working out all of the details? Read below for some of our own suggestions for you to keep in mind!
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Request to have our latest visitor's guide to keep up to date with a printed copy of our upcoming and ongoing events. |
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Our residents keep in touch with what's going on through our local newspaper publications: Clarington This Week (Metroland Canada) and Snap Clarington. |
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Keep up to date on the local weather before you plan to arrive, to be prepared for what is to come. Click here to view Clarington's weather. |
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Download the Clarington Tourism app to have everything Clarington available to you on the go. |
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For fire, ambulance and law-enforcement emergencies, call the emergency line: 9-1-1. For other emergencies dial 0 and state that you have an emergency. |
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To receive information or help in your native language, please call 2-1-1 and someone will be glad to assist you. |
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In Canada the electrical outlets used are "Type-B" North American grounded NEMA 5-15 standard. if your devices use other types of outlets, prepare yourself by purchasing an adapter. |
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Clarington resides under the -5 GMT Timezone (Eastern Standard Time). |
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Generally weapons are not allowed in Canada. Exemptions to this law are for hunting rifles and shotguns intended for use in hunting or competitive events, if you are 18 years or older. You are permitted 200 rounds for hunting, or 1500 for a recognized meet. Any firearms classified as automatic are prohibited. For more information on Firearms and ammunition, please click here to view the legislation. |
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For information on smoking laws in Ontario, please click here. |
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To stay up to date with information about crossing the board to and from Ontario and Canada, please visit the following resources: |
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For any dogsitting or animal friendly accomodations, please contact us at the tourism off. We will be able to provide your with a list related to you and your pet's needs. |
