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For
Distance:
Canada uses Metric systems,
based on the metre, which
is slightly over an American
yard ( Imperial System). Distances
are measured in kilometres,
and road speeds are measured
in kilometres per hour (km/h).
1 mile = 1.6093 kiometres
(approx.)
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| mph |
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km/h |
| 20
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= |
30
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| 30
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= |
50
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| 50
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= |
80
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| 68
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= |
110
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For
Liquids :
Liquids are sold by the Litre,
which is just over an American
quart. If you are used to
putting in 10 gallons of gas
in your tank, this is equivalent
to 38 Litres.
1U.S. gallon = 3.8 Litres.
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| Litres |
|
Gallons |
| 5 |
= |
1.3209 |
| 10 |
= |
2.6417 |
| 25 |
= |
6.6043 |
| 60 |
= |
15.8504 |
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For
Temperature:
Temperature in Canada is measured
in Celsius. Zero is the freezing
point of water and 100 is
the boiling point of water.
While travelling in Canada
you read or hear the forecast
in Celsius, you can easily
convert it to Fahrenheit.
1.0000 Celsius=33.8000
fahrenheit
|
| Celsius |
|
Fahrenheit |
| 10°C |
= |
50°F |
| 20°C |
= |
68°F |
| 25°C |
= |
77°F |
| 30°C |
= |
86°F |
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| The
legal minimum age for buying
and consuming alcohol in the
province of Ontario is 19. Beer
and liquor stores are open daily
and normally close at 6pm. Some
evening hours are available
on Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday.
Also, the Sunday hours are from
11am-6pm. Liqour Service in
restaurants, bars and hotel
lounges is for consumption on
the premises only, and is allowed
between 11am and 2am Monday
to Saturday, and from noon to
2am on Sundays. |
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| November
through March are the coldest
months in Niagara, with temperatures
falling between -6 and 4°C (21
and 39°F), with an abundant
snowfall during the winter.
April and October are also brisk.
June, July and August are balmier,
with average highs of 26°C (79°F)
and lows of 15°C (59°F). Keep
in mind that the falls affects
local weather conditions. Even
on the sunniest days, visitors
close to the falls can get quite
wet from the mist if the wind
is blowing their way. Be prepared
to wear rain gear or to don
dry clothing. |
| Months |
Average
Temperatures |
| Jan
- Mar |
between
-8 and 3°C (16 and 37°F) |
| Apr
- Jun |
between
1 and 23°C (34 and 73°F) |
| Jul
- Sep |
between
11 and 26°C (52 and 79°F) |
| Oct
-Dec |
between
-6 and 13°C (21 and 55°F) |
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