Canada Tax Refund -

Canadian Tax Refund for Visitors -

Welcome to the Visitor Rebate Program. Non Resident Visitors who depart Canada by private vehicle or charter bus tour, who wish to claim a refund of the Goods and Services Tax, the Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) or the Provincial Sales Tax of Quebec (TVQ), must have their goods available for inspection and receipts validated as they leave Canada. Visitors departing Canada by commercial carrier, including by air, rail, non-charter bus or ferry, must include their original boarding pass or carrier ticket with their refund claim. The refund form is available at Tourist Offices, Airline, Train and Bus terminals and at the border crossing. Don't wait till the last minute, pick the Rebate Forms up as soon as you arrive. Keep all receipts and original tickets of travel. Airline, bus, train, boat, ferry, etc. These procedures are required to ensure that the goods are exported from Canada. The rebate can add up to 15% of your purchases. Some items do not quality for the tax refund. Read the Tax Rebate brochure for complete information on the Tax Rebate. For further information. Toll free from anywhere in Canada 800.666.4748. From outside of Canada - Call 902.432.5608. All information is available is both French and English.