American dollars in Victoria, BC?

[Langley Cruisers]

^ Why don't we just advise OP that, for the most part, they are best to use Canadian dollars on their trip to Canada. I think it's only fitting, as well as courteous and appropriate to use the currency of the country you are visiting. Or simply use a credit card.

 

Thanks to those who said they know of two-till businesses. They are absolutely in the minority, though. "PlanoDebbie" was clearly incorrect and in fact rude to state what she did, IMO. You do not demand your change in the currency of another country, that's just silly.

[Putterdude]

I think we are starting to try to count the number of fairies that can dance on the head of a pin.;)

USD are widely accepted in Victoria (as indeed they are in Vancouver) however it is highly likely that a person is going to get their change in CDN....so now for the advice part "keep the size of you USD notes small". It's pretty simple.

[operabob1]

I think we are starting to try to count the number of fairies that can dance on the head of a pin.;)

 

ROTFLMAO!

 

Apparently the answer is 2! :)

[Winnigirl]

. You may also want to stipulate that you only want US $ for change. If they can't do that, cancel the transaction. We just used our credit card everywhere we went. Much easier.

 

Seriously? I mean - SERIOUSLY!!?? I think if anyone stipulated to me that their change be in American currency they wouldn't need to cancel the transaction - I'd promptly show them the door! I don't think I've ever read anything so rude and so arrogant! You are in Canada - use our currency or use a credit card. Can you imagine the response if a Canadian demanded that in the USA?:eek:

[laverendrye]

Seriously? I mean - SERIOUSLY!!?? I think if anyone stipulated to me that their change be in American currency they wouldn't need to cancel the transaction - I'd promptly show them the door! I don't think I've ever read anything so rude and so arrogant! You are in Canada - use our currency or use a credit card. Can you imagine the response if a Canadian demanded that in the USA?:eek:

 

I see that many of my fellow Canadians are getting a bit huffy at PlanoDebbie's suggestion that if a shopkeeper won't give change in US currency one should simply cancel the transaction and walk away. We should give her the benefit of the doubt that she is not arrogant and rude, but simply ignorant of how things are done outside the USA.

 

So in this spirit, let me offer a suggestion. Nylons, lipstick and chewing gum are scarce in Canada and if a shopkeeper can't give change in greenbacks, perhaps offering to barter some of these prized commodities in trade might work. As well, cigarettes are highly taxed in this socialist country, and a few packs of Camels or Chesterfields or even a carton could make a welcome trade. Throw in a Zippo lighter and you might even close the deal.

[cruiseryyc]

so in this spirit, let me offer a suggestion. Nylons, lipstick and chewing gum are scarce in canada and if a shopkeeper can't give change in greenbacks, perhaps offering to barter some of these prized commodities in trade might work. As well, cigarettes are highly taxed in this socialist country, and a few packs of camels or chesterfields or even a carton could make a welcome trade. Throw in a zippo lighter and you might even close the deal.

 

lol!

[Winnigirl]

I see that many of my fellow Canadians are getting a bit huffy at PlanoDebbie's suggestion that if a shopkeeper won't give change in US currency one should simply cancel the transaction and walk away. We should give her the benefit of the doubt that she is not arrogant and rude, but simply ignorant of how things are done outside the USA.

 

So in this spirit, let me offer a suggestion. Nylons, lipstick and chewing gum are scarce in Canada and if a shopkeeper can't give change in greenbacks, perhaps offering to barter some of these prized commodities in trade might work. As well, cigarettes are highly taxed in this socialist country, and a few packs of Camels or Chesterfields or even a carton could make a welcome trade. Throw in a Zippo lighter and you might even close the deal.

 

:D Thanks for reminding me that the best thing about being Canadian is our sense of humour!

[cruisingbarb]

Is it better to buy Canadian in the US or in Canada?

[operabob1]

My understanding is many banks in the US do not charge an exchange rate converting to Canadian.

 

Here you will definitely pay an exchange rate of 2%-3% at a bank so if you're going to exchange I suggest you try your bank first.