What to Bring

Things to Bring
Here is a checklist of things to bring:
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- passport (also make a photocopy of your passport and keep it separately)
- money belt
- if you bring a credit card, make a photocopy of the front and back and keep it separately
- copies of prescriptions (for glasses or contact lenses, or medication you may need to buy)
- a laptop computer or tablet (for homework and classwork)
- sunglasses
- toiletries: toothpaste, shampoo, etc. (you can also buy these things here in Canada, at a drugstore or supermarket)
- shorts (September)
- T-shirts
- long-sleeve shirts
- waterproof jacket or other light jacket
- long pants
- a light sweater or a hoodie
- good walking shoes – many activities require a lot of walking
- swimsuit – there is a pool in the residence
- slippers to wear in the residence
- camera, extra memory card and camera batteries
- if you have contact lenses, bring an extra pair, and your glasses
- if you have prescription medication, bring enough for your trip, but also bring the prescription (note from the doctor), in case you need to get more
- headache/fever medicine like Tylenol, Advil or Aspririn. These are available in Canada, but you may wish to bring a brand you know
- there is wifi in the residence and in McGill buildings – you can bring any wireless devices you wish – a smartphone, tablet or laptop. A laptop computer is recommended for your schoolwork and homework assignments
- charger for your phone or other device
Electricity
Electricity in Canada is the same as in the United States: 110 volts, 60 Hertz. Most plugs from Japan, China and Mexico work in Canada, but most Canadian electrical outlets are polarized and have a third prong for ground (Type B).
Image of outlet courtesy Kevin Stanley, McGill University