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Glasgow
The dear green place
Before you leave Canada
Entry requirements
A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit the United Kingdom. The passport should be valid for at least the expected duration of stay in the country. For all other nationalities, consult your consulate or tourist board for details. You can also visit www.voyage.gc.ca for up-to-date information.
Baggage
Please refer to aircanada.com for baggage information.
Airport check-in
It is recommended that you present yourself at the airport counter of the airline indicated on your voucher 3 hours prior to departure. Air Canada or Air Canada Vacations representatives will be available starting at 5 a.m.
During your stay
City highlights
Legendary venues like the Barrowland, King Tut’s and The Arches play host to the world’s biggest and most promising new bands, while the City Halls and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall regularly stage classical performances.
Hailed as “the dear green place,” Glasgow has many attractive, well-maintained parks but its aesthetic standing truly rests with its buildings. Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s fame draws visitors from far and wide and his distinctive style can still be appreciated in the award-winning refurbishment of The Lighthouse, Scotland’s centre for architecture and design as well as the Scotland Street School Museum and the aptly named House for an Art Lover, a contemporary building built from the Art Nouveau architect’s original blueprints.
Getting around
Taxi
Metered taxis are the same as the ones found in Edinburgh and London. The Fast Black can be hailed or picked up at taxi stands in the city centre. Alternatively, you can reserve one by calling Glasgow Taxis Ltd. at 0141 429 7070. Fares are displayed on a meter next to the driver. When a taxi is available on the street, a sign on the roof is lit. Most taxi trips within the city will cost between £5 and £15. A surcharge is imposed for late-night/early-morning runs. Private cars are available from Glasgow Private Hire Ltd. Call 0141 774 3000.
Buses
Glasgow has an extensive bus service run by the privately owned First Group. Routes tend to run east/west or north/south, with almost all buses coming through the city centre on busy thoroughfares such as St. Vincent, Hope, Argyll or Sauchiehall streets. Typically, one-way (single) fares are about £1.15 and for £2.45 you can use the buses (after 9:30 a.m.) all day long with few restrictions. A weeklong ticket costs around £12. Service is frequent during the day. After 11 p.m. service on most routes is curtailed, but some routes (for example, no. 9, 12, 40, or 62) run all night long (at least on weekends), although there is a premium put on tickets.
The city bus station is the Buchanan Street Bus Station. For information and schedules call the traveline at 0870 608 2608 or visit firstgroup.com.
Underground & trains
The Glasgow Underground is affectionately known as the "Clockwork Orange" because its vivid orange trains travel in a great loop around the city. There are 15 stops linking the city centre, the West End and a bit of the Southside. During the day, the wait time is generally no more than 5 to 8 minutes. Trains run on longer intervals on Sunday and at night. The one-way adult fare is £1. You can buy a 20-trip ticket for £15. The underground runs Monday to Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Glasgow has the largest train network in Great Britain after London. Like the subway, it is operated by Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT), and service runs to both Central and Queen Street stations. During the day, trains run as frequently as every 10 minutes to destinations in the West End and on the Southside. Service is less frequent after the evening rush hour and it ends at around midnight. A typical round-trip fare is £2 to £3.
Shopping
One of the delights of shopping in Glasgow is the fact that everything is within easy walking distance. Buchanan Street is the main shopping thoroughfare. Keep wandering down the street and you'll come across many top designer boutiques. West Regent Street is worth a visit for household pieces that put a designer spin on eco-friendly design. For anyone who ever wanted to wear a kilt, Slater Menswear in Howard Street is the place to be. You'll also find some of Glasgow’s gorgeous historic shopping malls at the south side of Buchanan Street.
You'll want to spend a day taking in the sights and sounds of Glasgow's hippest quarter, the Merchant City, which is made up of a vibrant mix of designer boutiques, classic and contemporary architecture and art.
A long, leisurely stroll is the best way to take in the unique bohemian character of Glasgow's West End. Cool one-off boutiques, quirky home décor shops and independent galleries plus a host of lovely cafés, bars and delis are just some of the places in this delightfully eclectic neighbourhood.
A sense of Glasgow's shipbuilding history is revealed in the south side. But these days, new communities are emerging, throwing up an edgy mix of neighbourhood shops, bars and cafés against a backdrop of some of Glasgow's finest Victorian architecture and lush, green parkland.
Dining
With prices to suit every budget and produce to suit every palate, the West End is a great place for eating out. It's simply brimming over with cafés, restaurants, bistros and bars. Scottish dishes are culinary treats but you will be amazed at the range of international cuisine on offer.
Glasgow offers a wide variety of foreign restaurants, from late-night crêpe stalls and pakora (Indian fried chickpea cakes) bars to elegant restaurants with worldly menus. Glasgow restaurants tend to be larger than their Edinburgh counterparts, so getting a
table at the establishment of your choice shouldn't be a problem, though making reservations for a Friday or Saturday night is still advisable.
Merchant City is a popular night spot for Glasgow's elite and fashionable and has a healthy collection of bars and restaurants.
The city centre has the greatest selection of eateries. All the popular menus are on offer here, from Chinese and Indian to French and Italian. The area south of the River Clyde has fewer eating establishments than the rest of the city, but there are a few gems worth seeking out.
Sightseeing
The affluent and urbane West End is many visitors' favourite place to explore. Home to the city's top university, its most desirable homes and plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops, this area is trendy, lively and has some of the city's best nightlife. Leafy and attractive, Kelvingrove offers a riverside national cycle path and on the other side of the Clyde, the Southside spreads out with well-established suburban neighbourhoods.
The proverbial heart of Glasgow is George Square, onto which looks the seat of local government, the City Chambers that Queen Victoria opened in 1888. In close proximity are
the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), The Lighthouse (devoted to design and architecture), and the Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA). There are also the Royal Concert Hall and Theatre Royal, as well as three enjoyable pedestrian streets: Argyle, Buchanan and Sauchiehall.
In the Merchant City, loft conversions over the past 20 years have created a hip, happening quarter with many lively bars and restaurants. This historic heart of Glasgow includes the 13th century Glasgow Cathedral and the Renaissance Tolbooth steeple.
Entertainment & nightlife
Glasgow’s Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet companies as well as the Scottish National Orchestra present many world-renowned performers and up and coming talent. There are several theatres, including two that rank high across the U.K. for staging groundbreaking drama.
The Barrowland, a former ballroom, has to be one of the best venues in all of Britain for live contemporary music.
Then, of course, there are the city's many pubs and bars. Most are friendly places and don't be surprised if the locals strike up a conversation. Remember, all indoor public places, including bars, are completely non-smoking. For a complete rundown of what is happening in Glasgow, pick up a copy of The List, a biweekly magazine available at major newsstands and book shops.
Glasgow has a large gay and lesbian population, some say second only to London. The Merchant City, dubbed the "gay triangle," is the heart of the gay community.
Your departure from destination
Hotel checkout
Hotel checkout times may vary depending on the property but generally you must vacate the room by 12 p.m. (noon).
Duty-free shopping
After an absence of 7 days or more, Canadian residents are permitted to return with a maximum of 750 CAD of merchandise per trip without paying duty. Each time you leave Canada for at least 48 hours, you are eligible to declare up to 200 CAD of merchandise. A written declaration may be requested. Each adult is allowed 1.1 litres (40 oz.) of liquor, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or cigarillos, 200 tobacco sticks and 200 grams (7 oz.) of manufactured tobacco. To calculate the number of days absent, do not count the day you left Canada but include the day you return. If you include cigarettes, tobacco sticks and loose tobacco in your personal exemption allowance, only a partial exemption will apply. You will have to pay a minimum duty on these products unless they are marked “Canada-Duty paid.” Canadian made products sold at duty-free shops will be marked this way.
Customer care
For inquiries relating to extension of stay or change or hotel changes, please e-mail us at: prevoyageclientele@vacv.com We are at your service seven days a week; from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST Saturday and Sunday.
Entry requirements
A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit the United Kingdom. The passport should be valid for at least the expected duration of stay in the country. For all other nationalities, consult your consulate or tourist board for details. You can also visit www.voyage.gc.ca for up-to-date information.
Baggage
Please refer to aircanada.com for baggage information.
Airport check-in
It is recommended that you present yourself at the airport counter of the airline indicated on your voucher 3 hours prior to departure. Air Canada or Air Canada Vacations representatives will be available starting at 5 a.m.
During your stay
City highlights
Legendary venues like the Barrowland, King Tut’s and The Arches play host to the world’s biggest and most promising new bands, while the City Halls and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall regularly stage classical performances.
Hailed as “the dear green place,” Glasgow has many attractive, well-maintained parks but its aesthetic standing truly rests with its buildings. Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s fame draws visitors from far and wide and his distinctive style can still be appreciated in the award-winning refurbishment of The Lighthouse, Scotland’s centre for architecture and design as well as the Scotland Street School Museum and the aptly named House for an Art Lover, a contemporary building built from the Art Nouveau architect’s original blueprints.
Getting around
Taxi
Metered taxis are the same as the ones found in Edinburgh and London. The Fast Black can be hailed or picked up at taxi stands in the city centre. Alternatively, you can reserve one by calling Glasgow Taxis Ltd. at 0141 429 7070. Fares are displayed on a meter next to the driver. When a taxi is available on the street, a sign on the roof is lit. Most taxi trips within the city will cost between £5 and £15. A surcharge is imposed for late-night/early-morning runs. Private cars are available from Glasgow Private Hire Ltd. Call 0141 774 3000.
Buses
Glasgow has an extensive bus service run by the privately owned First Group. Routes tend to run east/west or north/south, with almost all buses coming through the city centre on busy thoroughfares such as St. Vincent, Hope, Argyll or Sauchiehall streets. Typically, one-way (single) fares are about £1.15 and for £2.45 you can use the buses (after 9:30 a.m.) all day long with few restrictions. A weeklong ticket costs around £12. Service is frequent during the day. After 11 p.m. service on most routes is curtailed, but some routes (for example, no. 9, 12, 40, or 62) run all night long (at least on weekends), although there is a premium put on tickets.
The city bus station is the Buchanan Street Bus Station. For information and schedules call the traveline at 0870 608 2608 or visit firstgroup.com.
Underground & trains
The Glasgow Underground is affectionately known as the "Clockwork Orange" because its vivid orange trains travel in a great loop around the city. There are 15 stops linking the city centre, the West End and a bit of the Southside. During the day, the wait time is generally no more than 5 to 8 minutes. Trains run on longer intervals on Sunday and at night. The one-way adult fare is £1. You can buy a 20-trip ticket for £15. The underground runs Monday to Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Glasgow has the largest train network in Great Britain after London. Like the subway, it is operated by Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT), and service runs to both Central and Queen Street stations. During the day, trains run as frequently as every 10 minutes to destinations in the West End and on the Southside. Service is less frequent after the evening rush hour and it ends at around midnight. A typical round-trip fare is £2 to £3.
Shopping
One of the delights of shopping in Glasgow is the fact that everything is within easy walking distance. Buchanan Street is the main shopping thoroughfare. Keep wandering down the street and you'll come across many top designer boutiques. West Regent Street is worth a visit for household pieces that put a designer spin on eco-friendly design. For anyone who ever wanted to wear a kilt, Slater Menswear in Howard Street is the place to be. You'll also find some of Glasgow’s gorgeous historic shopping malls at the south side of Buchanan Street.
You'll want to spend a day taking in the sights and sounds of Glasgow's hippest quarter, the Merchant City, which is made up of a vibrant mix of designer boutiques, classic and contemporary architecture and art.
A long, leisurely stroll is the best way to take in the unique bohemian character of Glasgow's West End. Cool one-off boutiques, quirky home décor shops and independent galleries plus a host of lovely cafés, bars and delis are just some of the places in this delightfully eclectic neighbourhood.
A sense of Glasgow's shipbuilding history is revealed in the south side. But these days, new communities are emerging, throwing up an edgy mix of neighbourhood shops, bars and cafés against a backdrop of some of Glasgow's finest Victorian architecture and lush, green parkland.
Dining
With prices to suit every budget and produce to suit every palate, the West End is a great place for eating out. It's simply brimming over with cafés, restaurants, bistros and bars. Scottish dishes are culinary treats but you will be amazed at the range of international cuisine on offer.
Glasgow offers a wide variety of foreign restaurants, from late-night crêpe stalls and pakora (Indian fried chickpea cakes) bars to elegant restaurants with worldly menus. Glasgow restaurants tend to be larger than their Edinburgh counterparts, so getting a
table at the establishment of your choice shouldn't be a problem, though making reservations for a Friday or Saturday night is still advisable.
Merchant City is a popular night spot for Glasgow's elite and fashionable and has a healthy collection of bars and restaurants.
The city centre has the greatest selection of eateries. All the popular menus are on offer here, from Chinese and Indian to French and Italian. The area south of the River Clyde has fewer eating establishments than the rest of the city, but there are a few gems worth seeking out.
Sightseeing
The affluent and urbane West End is many visitors' favourite place to explore. Home to the city's top university, its most desirable homes and plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops, this area is trendy, lively and has some of the city's best nightlife. Leafy and attractive, Kelvingrove offers a riverside national cycle path and on the other side of the Clyde, the Southside spreads out with well-established suburban neighbourhoods.
The proverbial heart of Glasgow is George Square, onto which looks the seat of local government, the City Chambers that Queen Victoria opened in 1888. In close proximity are
the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), The Lighthouse (devoted to design and architecture), and the Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA). There are also the Royal Concert Hall and Theatre Royal, as well as three enjoyable pedestrian streets: Argyle, Buchanan and Sauchiehall.
In the Merchant City, loft conversions over the past 20 years have created a hip, happening quarter with many lively bars and restaurants. This historic heart of Glasgow includes the 13th century Glasgow Cathedral and the Renaissance Tolbooth steeple.
Entertainment & nightlife
Glasgow’s Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet companies as well as the Scottish National Orchestra present many world-renowned performers and up and coming talent. There are several theatres, including two that rank high across the U.K. for staging groundbreaking drama.
The Barrowland, a former ballroom, has to be one of the best venues in all of Britain for live contemporary music.
Then, of course, there are the city's many pubs and bars. Most are friendly places and don't be surprised if the locals strike up a conversation. Remember, all indoor public places, including bars, are completely non-smoking. For a complete rundown of what is happening in Glasgow, pick up a copy of The List, a biweekly magazine available at major newsstands and book shops.
Glasgow has a large gay and lesbian population, some say second only to London. The Merchant City, dubbed the "gay triangle," is the heart of the gay community.
Your departure from destination
Hotel checkout
Hotel checkout times may vary depending on the property but generally you must vacate the room by 12 p.m. (noon).
Duty-free shopping
After an absence of 7 days or more, Canadian residents are permitted to return with a maximum of 750 CAD of merchandise per trip without paying duty. Each time you leave Canada for at least 48 hours, you are eligible to declare up to 200 CAD of merchandise. A written declaration may be requested. Each adult is allowed 1.1 litres (40 oz.) of liquor, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or cigarillos, 200 tobacco sticks and 200 grams (7 oz.) of manufactured tobacco. To calculate the number of days absent, do not count the day you left Canada but include the day you return. If you include cigarettes, tobacco sticks and loose tobacco in your personal exemption allowance, only a partial exemption will apply. You will have to pay a minimum duty on these products unless they are marked “Canada-Duty paid.” Canadian made products sold at duty-free shops will be marked this way.
Customer care
For inquiries relating to extension of stay or change or hotel changes, please e-mail us at: prevoyageclientele@vacv.com We are at your service seven days a week; from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST Saturday and Sunday.