Tips for Travelers with Pets

Pets with proper rabies vaccination records may be admitted to Canada, but review the necessary procedures with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA; tel. 506/636-5064; www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca).

To ensure a smooth border crossing into the U.S. on your return, check with U.S. Customs and Border Protection before departing. The useful brochure "Pets and Wildlife" is available as a PDF from the U.S. Customs website at www.customs.gov.

From the famed Château Frontenac to the high-end boutique hotels of the Groupe Germain to the Hilton and Loews chains, many hotels now accept pets, and some even offer walking services and little beds for dogs. There are often restrictions regarding the animal's size, and most animals are not permitted to be left alone in the hotel room. Most hotels charge an extra fee of C$20 (£10) or more per day or per stay.