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tigerlady
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Posted: Thu Nov 10th, 2005 02:34 am |
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I KNOW THERE ARE A LOT OF CANADIANS LIVING IN SAN CARLOS. I AM PLANNING A SUMMER TRIP TO CANADA. I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CROSSING INTO CANADA, WHAT KIND OF PAPERS WILL I NEED FOR MY PARTY AND CARS. WHAT ABOUT BED & BREAKFAST (PLACES TO STAY) WE WANT TO VISIT SOME CASINOS, WE HEAR THEY ARE QUITE NICE...ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKS
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beegees2
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Posted: Thu Nov 10th, 2005 07:21 pm |
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This is the first time I've ever thought of Canada as having nice gambling joints. There are so many attractions in Canada that casinos seems low on the must see list. Are you planning any place in particular?
Coming into Canada shouldn't be much different than any other boarder crossing. Passports are a good idea for all North Americans but birth certificates and photo ID are minimum. If you are bringing children that are not being accompanied by both parents you will need special letters of consent. Vehicles must be registered and insured (like everywhere).
We summer in Edmonton and winter in San Carlos. Could recommend some things and places to visit if you are interested. Summers are really something here, most enjoyable. But winter is something else. Glad there is a place like San Carlos for us Canadians to escape to.
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Posted: Thu Nov 10th, 2005 09:39 pm |
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| THANKS FOR THE INFO, I MENTIONED CASINOS BECAUSE THIS IS A "SISTER" TRIP AND THEY ARE INTO GAMBLING. WE GO SOMEWHERE DIFFERENT EVERY YEAR. THEY LIVE IN OHIO AND I DON'T KNOW WHERE WE WOULD ENTER FROM. ALSO, YOU DIDN'T MENTION BED & BREAKFAST, DO YOU HAVE THOSE IN CANADA?? IS AMERICAN MONEY O.K. OR WOULD WE HAVE TO GET IT EXCHANGED. THANKS AGAIN....TIGERLADY
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beegees2
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Posted: Fri Nov 11th, 2005 03:56 am |
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US currency is even less the norm in Canada than in Mexico. You will find that retailers tend to pad the exchange as do the banks and credit card companies. At least in Mexico if you keep your head about you they do give you a better rate for your dollar than you'll get going north. So, do as we do and look around at home for the best rate and exchange your dollars for Canadian before you go. We do that were ever we go and it pays.
We have a very active B&B group in Canada but you'll have to be very specific as to area, region, province etc. but most good ones will be listed on the net. Others will advertise in the appropriate mags.
Canada is emense so you can't see it all at once. If you decide that you want to see the west we can suggest a number of places worth seeing. Hope this helps.
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Posted: Fri Nov 11th, 2005 04:05 am |
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THANKS BEEGEES2, I WILL GET BACK WITH YOU AFTER I HAVE TALKED TO MY SISTERS AND GET MORE INFO FROM THEM. TALK TO YOU LATER....
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Posted: Fri Nov 11th, 2005 04:53 pm |
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I agree that summer is great in the Edmonton area. I live 2 1/2 hrs. out of Edmonton and wouldn't trade the summer for anything. Lots of lakes, scenery, etc., but you can't find much worse for the winter. Lots of casinos in Edmonton, lots of B and B's. Each province puts out Travel Booklets for hotels/B and B's, camping, fishing, etc. every year with ratings, these booklets can be picked up free at any tourist info. booth and are a good guide. The prices in reality are not always what is quoted though. I would also suggest going through the Rocky Mountains if you are interested at all in scenery. Banff, Jasper, etc. some of the most beautiful scenery you will ever see.
Best exchange rates would be either at home or in a bank in Canada. US cash not taken in stores, etc. they will exchange but the rate will not be great.
Also remember that Canada is on the metric system, so temperatures, speed limits, etc. will be like Mexico not like the US.
Enjoy your trip.
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Posted: Fri Nov 11th, 2005 05:55 pm |
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| BRENDA, THIS IS MORE IN LINE WITH THE INFORMATION I AM LOOKING FOR. THE PROBLEM IS I MAKE ALL THE ARRANGMENTS FOR OUR TRIPS AND I NEED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE, SO I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL I GET THERE TO PICK UP A BROCHURE. DO YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN GO ON-LINE FOR THIS INFORMATION, I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL WAYS BUT CAN'T FIND WHAT I NEED...GREAT INFO, THANKS
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Brenda
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Posted: Sat Nov 12th, 2005 08:58 pm |
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| Hi, try this site, it might give you some ideas. http://www.discoveralberta.com/ . Happy travels.
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