12% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) - applicable to all wedding packages and services. 

Tax Rebate Program for Non-Residents Visiting Canada:

The Canadian government has implemented a HST rebate program for non-residents who purchase tour packages.  Please see below for how the federal government defines a "tour package." 

Tour package

A tour package must be an eligible tour package to qualify for the rebate for tour packages or short-term accommodation for resale as part of a tour package. An eligible tour package must include either short-term and/or camping accommodation in Canada and at least one service. Examples of services would be transportation services or guide or interpreter services. In addition, the package must be sold for an all-inclusive price.

If you don't reside in Canada and your wedding package includes accommodations with at least one eligible service, you may qualify for a 50% rebate on the total tax paid on your wedding package.  VIVA Las Weddings will assist you with the application form.

For the rebate application form, please visit: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/gf/gst115/gst115-08e.pdf.

For more information about the HST Rebate for Tour Packages, please visit: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/tpcs/gst-tps/rbts/vstrs/trprtr/nnrs/lgblty-eng.html.

For general information about the new HST tax, please visit: http://www.gov.bc.ca/hst/.