Going to Canada.?

Question

I live in Northwest Indiana and was thinking about taking a two day trip to canada just to see whats is like. I'm driving there can anyone give me information. I need to know what kinda of money they use, do they except travler's checks from the us and where to caash them there and what is the best high way to take to get there and best town to visit on the Canada/US border. Any replies is greatly apperciated. I'm leaving on the 21st of this month.

Answer 1

i'm in Canada sweetie,and i think you really need to do some research if you don't even know what kind of currency we use!

Answer 2

First, if you only have two days, you're not gonna get anywhere past Windsor...If you're in the Chicago/Indiana area it'll take you between four and five hours. Before you get to the border, be sure to fill your tank up with gas, as the tax is way higher once you cross. There's a duty free store right at the detroit/windsor border that will have tax free gas, smokes and other neat stuff. They also will change your money from US to CA dollars at a pretty fair exchange rate.
The only advice I can give you is be prepared for the trip back in to the US. While tha Canadian BP is pretty cool, the US BP can be real jerks. Make sure you have an ID, Birth Certificate and (ideally- if you have one) a passport. Good luck and have fun!

Answer 3

Yeah.... umm.... 2 days is not nearly enough to do much, really...

Personally, I'd have to give you two recommendations:

1. Try to take more time in Canada... even if you have to postpone the trip... i mean, seriously, you're gonna want to live here, since it's so much better than the states.

2. If you take more time, you'll be able to drive across southern Ontario and see the GTA, and head up to Ottawa, where you can see Parliament Hill. Then on your way through there, you can head to Montreal which is the greatest city in the world. It is by far one of the most multicultural cities in the country (pretty much *the most* multicultural city in the country) as well as the most accepting city, in terms of different people and lifestyles.

Anyways, take my advice and you'll have the time of your life... for the other parts of your question... (money, etc)... do your research... I don't understand the thing with americans and their ignorace about Canada... we use Canadian Dollars. They're worth almost as much as american dollars... so, really, if you get an exchange rate, you're lucky... if you're near the border, you'll likely get american dollars taken at par with canadian dollars... so really, it's not something to worry about too much.

Answer 4

You'll need your driver's license, and a passport or Birth certificate.

Take your ATM card and credit cards, your ATM card will work at any machine, just remember canadian machines dispense canadian money. Don't assume they'll take American dollars, they might not, and anyway, thats kinda rude, AND you'll probalby get a lusy exchange rate (unless you use the ATM).

The border people will ask how much money you have on you, where you're staying, and for how long. Be prepared with quick answers or you might get searched (not a big deal, but its a hassle).
As far as money, just tell them you have a credit card. If you DON'T have a credit card, show them your ATM card and tell them you've got $X in the bank (more than $300).

Canadian Border guards are nice, the US guys tend to be A55holes. Show ID, be prepared to say what you were there for, how long, have your birth certificate/passport ready AND driver's license when you get to the window. They won't hassle you unless they think you're lying.

Canada is a lot like the US, a little mellower, and the roads can be a bit confusing. You can get really good alcohol over there, prostutution is legal, and pot is mostly legal. Do NOT attempt to bring pot over either border, its not worth it.

Learning a little french can be helpful, at least learn to say "I'm sorry my french isn't very good" (Pronounced Pardon, see mon fron-say suh nay paw aw say Bee en)

The food, especially the french food, is AWESOME.

Be respectful and polite, smile, and you should get along fine with everyone. They HATE the Bush administration, so be prepared to get razzed about that or other political blunders that you had nothing to do with (like WHY is the TERMINATOR the governor of california?!).
A smile and admitting half your country is crazy usually breaks the ice.

Have a great time!

Answer 5

Well, I would recommend that you head up through Michigan to Southern Ontario. Honestly, two days will NOT be enough time to get there and sightsee. You need at least five days, maybe more. Drive through Detroit to Windsor, then up to Toronto or Niagara Falls. If you only have time to visit a border area, I suppose Windsor will have to do, but there are more interesting places to visit. Canadians have their own money (also called dollars). You can easily exchange U.S. dollars for Canadian dollars at any bank in Canada (don't change your money in the U.S. before crossing the border, as you will get a much better exchange rate in Canada). You don't need too much Canadian money because most stores and restaurants accept U.S. currency. Don't forget that you can use your credit cards in Canada too. Travelers cheques (especially American Express) are widely accepted, although not really necessary.

Answer 6

If you are driving up on the 21st, please be prepared for snow. If you drive through Detroit/Winsdor, it is another 5 -6 hours to Toronto. Day trip to Niagara falls or on to Montreal about a 7 hour drive east , spend second day or night there, drive back through the same way . Take in hockey game in Montreal or Toronto, use travellers cheques to avoid confusion. Highway #401 through southern ontario all the way to Quebec border, double lane divided highway all the way.

Answer 7

Drive to Bobcaygeon to see Ontario at it's best. Cities are much the same all over. Enjoy our Country, have fun..

Answer 8

Canada is realy a good country,and toronto is a lovely city...but before going,u should do more researchs.

Answer 9

One thing you need to to know us Canadians will accept your US currency, and I recomenf Toronto to visit best city in Canada

Answer 10

They use Canadian currency, but you can also use American there as Canadians can (I think) use Canadian dollars here. They do except traveller's. They have pretty much all the same business as here.