Faina

I know my question sounds like troll's but I don't have a choice - can't find out if I can use american hairdryer in Vancouver. Is the voltage the same in USA and Canada? Do I need an adapter? <BR><BR>

Gavin

We use the same electricity as you do. No adapter needed.

Faina

Thank you, Gavin! <BR>

Robyn

And Faina, just to go a bit beyond what you asked.. pretty much everything in the USA electric-wise (plugs, voltage, phone jacks, etc) is identical to those in Canada.<BR><BR>The only differences you'll find is in way we measure things (Litres to gallons, kilometeres to miles, etc).

Faina

Robyn, yes, I know - there is Metric system in Canada, that's why I've asked about electricity, thank you. But this is not the only difference - when I was in Canada in 1999 (and I did not bring any electric devices with me so I don't know about electricity) I was shocked to see there are safe cities in North America! I was walking alone at night in Toronto what I would never do in San Francisco. And you have medical insurance there... everybody's covered! But I don't covet your taxes

Susan

Given that our taxes have to be filed by the end of this month, I don't think any of us want to get into the whole tax issue!

Faina

Topping for Kathryn.<BR><BR>HA HA HA Susan our taxes were due on April 15.

Faina

Topping for Marco.

Haha

No our electricity is metric too! You need an adapter.

duh!

We bring our 60 watt lightbulbs. With the exchange rate, you get about the same brilliance as a 100 watt back home &lt;g&gt;