Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Quetico Forum :: Paying in Atikokan
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tumblehome |
Canadians love American cash so if you do use it, they are pretty well versed in converting it for you. But, it's a little messy when it comes to smaller purchases or leaving a tip. I spent some time in Canada recently and the Canadians do not like our current President. He has really mucked up our relations with Canada. Tom |
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billconner |
tumblehome: "To get the best exchange rate, use your credit card for everything. +1 |
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Jackfish |
billconner: "tumblehome: "To get the best exchange rate, use your credit card for everything. +3... what Bill said. You can also order Canadian money through your bank. For smaller banks or branches of larger banks, you may have to give yourself a couple weeks to get it. Larger banks should have it on hand. However, paying by credit card is "BY FAR" the easiest method of payment. The foreign currency exchange isn't that costly. Just ask your bank for the information. |
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Thwarted |
Eyedocron: " Mine has no foreign exchange fees. Check your card. " This is right. My card does charge me so I limit its use to larger purchases such as hotels and use Canadian money for smaller purchases. The bigger ankle biter is that at least one of the Atikoken outfitters uses or used a US bank. In that case there was no exchange applied. Just be aware. If you don't mind paying US dollars at one outfitter, while another will charge less by applying the exchange rate, then go ahead. Just be aware of the possibility. |
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mapsguy1955 |
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deerfoot |
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MackinawTrout |
That said, I have $500.00 Canadian that I keep around and do not convert back to US. Why? 1. I enjoy spending cash with Ma and Pa shops up there. You seem to run into a lot of people that run side businesses up there (Bait, side of the road retail and restaurants) They like all cash. 2. As mentioned before, you never know when your bank will think that your Canadian transactions are fraudulent. I have had this happen in other places even when I pre-called them. 3. You can occasionally find some good deals in Canada. Remember to report purchases to Customs! |
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Thwarted |
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AtwaterGA |
The information about charge cards is correct. It is easy to use your charge cards and the card company will handle the exchange rate. One problem we had was that one time our charge card company blocked the use of the card as they discovered that a card holder from South Georgia was using their card in NW Ontario and they put it on alert and froze the use of the card. It was difficult to get the hold released. We now call the card company before our trips and advise that we will be in Canada for X weeks and we have had no further problems. I would suggest calling the card company in advance. Please shop in Atikokan as they will appreciate your business. |
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sns |
AtwaterGA: "I would suggest calling the card company in advance. " +1. Do this several times a year for all international travel, even Canada. |
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Jackfish |
sns: "AtwaterGA: "I would suggest calling the card company in advance. " With many banks (maybe most), you can do this on the bank's website. |
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Eyedocron |
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