sciconf,
as this does not really involve budget travel I'm moving the thread to Canada forum.
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Originally Posted by
sciconf
If I am traveling to Canada from California, what are the best tips to manage my money for 4 days there?
I go to Canadian west coast a couple times a year, and find changing cash to be a pain. Banks don't want to deal with it and money exchange places are a rip off - not as bad as airports, but a lousy exchange rate anyways.
I use ATMs, get a decent rate, but my credit union does not rebate me the charge by the bank - used to be a buck, but may now be more.
Many tourist places take US dollars, but many give a very lousy exchange fee.
Oh, and IIRC AmEx isn't as widely accepted in Canada - of course I speak of British Columbia, as it's been years since I've been to Toronto or Montreal.
Originally Posted by
sciconf
Also, I am visiting Niagara falls from Toronto. Is there an entrance fee?
Yes, there is an entrance fee to Niagara Falls, but if you can PayPal me some money I can get you a discount
The ride on the
Maid of the Mist does cost a few dollars, but you get to get up close and personal with the falls.
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