Originally posted by Van Hoolio
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I'd guess that the exchange rate you'd get while trading cash would still be worse than any fee you'd incur from using an ATM or credit card.
For example my bill at Boston Pizza on March 16th near YYZ was CAD $17.00. My credit card company gave me an exchange rate of CAD $1 = USD $.85 and it came out to USD $14.46 on my statement, plus a fee of USD $.43 (about 3%). A 3% premium isn't too bad for a few small purchases, and I highly doubt you'd come out any better converting cash or traveler's checks.
Oooo, I have a long overnight in Ottawa tonight! I'll get to go to Canada "for real" this time.
Mike
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1) Depends where you are going, if you are driving to Quebec, then you will definitely feel the difference in driving.
2) Canadian guyz are great, they won't bug you but make sure you have something solid to say to the US guyz on your way back. Last weekend my friend drove to Windsor for just half hour and on return told the US customs officer that he went to have pizza, and he wasn't too pleased with this answer!
3) If you have a contact in Canada make them email you an invitation and take it with you.
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Originally posted by ptbodaleMy family is really nice you know Pat. LOL
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Originally posted by nwaA330I'm going to Canada this week, and I've never been up there before. Anything I need to know? Do I have to exchange my cash for Canadian dollars? Anything I need to know about driving up there, different laws?
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Originally posted by tommyalfYou don't need to exchange your money as our money is accepted everywhere.
Merchants and fast food places near the border or at service stops along the highway usually accept US dollars, either at 1:1 or whatever rate they post up at the cashier. Otherwise you are out of luck with Greenback (unless it's the CAD$20 bill )
Yes, Tim Horton's does rock. Just don't tell Canadians that it is wholly owned by a US company. They will shrug their collective shoulders.
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Originally posted by avro_arrow_25206No it's not.
Just don't tell Canadians that it is wholly owned by a US company. They will shrug their collective shoulders.
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