Easy access money exchange

[seanik]

We are traveling North to Sudbury and a train in to Lodge 88. The route will be QEW to 407 to 400. Other then the money exchange at the duty free is there a convenient exchange along our route, one that isn't to far out of the way ?

 

Seanik

[John Bacon]

Are you converting U.S.$ to Cdn$? I think that any bank branch can do that.

[seanik]

We will be converting US$ to Cdn$, Looking for an exchange place not far off our route with decent rates. Also would be great if we could buy non-resident fishing license close to exchange.

 

Seanik

[aplumma]

Fishing licences can be purchased on line here you need the sportsman card as well

 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/fishing-licence-non-residents-canada

 

Any bank in the US will order cash but it is not usually on hand so allow a day or two. Check with any major airport as well they have it on hand.

 

 

Art

[OhioFisherman]

Like Art says, just from days of old, most bank branches didn't have enough Canadian cash on hand. In smaller towns and burbs here stateside it is even more of a problem finding Canadian cash, most I dealt with would get it for you.

 

An auto club location might have some ideas? Do people still use travelers checks?

[John Bacon]

It may be easier to make the exchange in Canada. All Canadian banks will have Cdn$ on hand; and I would think they will all accept US$. I am not if there will be an issue for a U.S. resident who doesn't have an account with the bank.

Any large town or city will also have specially exchange centres. They may have better rates than the bank; but you would probably need to be exchanging quite a bit of money to make the rate difference worth going out of your way to find one.

 

You could get your money exchanged at Pearson Airport; but that will be a pain to get in an out; and they probably won't give you a good rate.

 

p.s. Many stores, etc. will accept US$. They may not give you a good rate though.

Edited July 4, 2016 by JohnBacon

[Beans]

On your way up hwy 400, stop off at Barrie Ont...Lots of banks, Cdn Tires, and a Cabelas besides lots of eateries and Tim Horton's.

 

I don't know the exact locations but Brian would and any of the Barrie members...

[Rich Clemens]

Duty free is the only one directly along your route. Used to be one along the QEW at St Catherine's, but I think it has closed down. Maybe someone else knows for sure. Canadian banks will exchange currency and you may get a little better rate than duty free. Unfortunately, duty free in the US side has limited parking if you are towing a boat. Couple times in the past, I could find no parking and went on to St Catherine's. I have been buying my Canadian fishing licenses online as Art suggested. I print off a couple copies, in case one gets lost or damaged. I keep en extra copy in the boat and one in the truck. Also save off a copy as a PDF and have it in my email -

Just in case. Maybe overkill, but I dont want to have to buy another one

Edited July 4, 2016 by Rich Clemens

[Rich Clemens]

We have also exchanged US for Canadian funds at local banks and never had an issue. Some places may want some form of ID, so I just take along my passport. You should have no issue doing this. Many lodges accept US currency and give a fair exchange as well.

 

Good luck

Edited July 4, 2016 by Rich Clemens

[MarinaMan]

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Edited December 21, 2017 by MarinaMan

[John]

You will aways get the best possible exchange rate by using either debit or credit cards to purchase the majority of items. Bank cash exchange rates are marked up 2-3% minimum. Carry maybe $100 in Canadian currency just in case. Don't use currency exchanges or you will get royally ripped.

[Dusky]

Once you get off from 407 to 400, you can get next exit for Vaughn Mills mall. Mall is on your way not a detour. At Vaughn Mills you can get your fishing licence at Bass Pro and can exchange money at Calforex Currency Exchange (their rates are usually better comparing to major banks).

[ketchenany]

use a bank, I went to Aruba and got a fair deal, brought some back Some US $ and keeping until it gets better! Your american $ always gets more CDN $

 

About a 1.30 right now for your buck! Please come we need the tourism!

Bring you own beer if you can. Lol

 

 

WELCOME.