Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a 5% federal tax applicable to most services and goods purchased.
	Provincial Sales Tax (PST) is a 7% provincial tax charged in British Columbia on purchases of most goods. PST is imposed under the Social Service Tax Act. It applies to sales and leases of goods and some services.
	A Hotel Room Tax (HRT) of 10% is levied on all B.C Accommodation with the exception of campgrounds and houseboats. HRT applies to short-term (less than one month) and overnight accommodation sold by operators who offer four or more units of accommodation.
	The majority of hotels in downtown Vancouver also charge a 1.5% Destination Marketing fee. Registered operators in certain areas of the province are also required to charge a Municipal and Regional District Tax of up to 2%.

Refund of Tax for Travellers to Canada

In the past, non-residents of Canada were able to apply for a rebate of the GST paid on certain purchases made in Canada. However, the Government of Canada eliminated this GST/HST Visitor Rebate Program with effect from 1 April 2007.