Canadian Travel

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

I will be travelling to Edmonton in July and was wondering if there are any special things I should be aware of when travelling to Canada.

I know I need a passport or US birth certificate.

Is it better to exchange currency at home or in Canada or does it matter?

 

[killface]

Just get your money changed at a bank. They should give you the current rate for your exchange. If you're exchanging alot, 1 or 2% might make a big difference. We always just stop at a royal bank in Canada, but there's no reason not to do it in the US I guess.
If you're driving, keep your headlights and seatbelts on all the time and don't bring a radar detector.
I'm sure the Canadians will have more to add, but that's all I can really think of at the moment.

 

[b0mbrman]

<< I will be travelling to Edmonton in July and was wondering if there are any special things I should be aware of when travelling to Canada.

I know I need a passport or US birth certificate.

Is it better to exchange currency at home or in Canada or does it matter? >>



What will ye be doing in Canada? Also, do you need a passport/birth doc? I never needed one when visiting Mexico...

 

[WA261]

you can change your $ at the airport...if you cant get a passport you can get a notarized letter stating you are a us citizen (call a travel agent they will know what i mean)

 

[sandorski]

1) Banks don't just give you the current market price for exchange, shop around. Check the market price on CNN or somewhere, call your bank, if they are within a few cents, exchange it there.
2) Don't bring any firearms.
3) Leave you skis at home
4) seatbelts are mandatory, headlights won't get you in trouble, but everyone should use them anyway