Buy Canadian dollars online

Yes. Canada is a country with a good infrastructure and ATMs are widely available. You'll be able to use your credit or debit cards to draw out cash or make payments in most places.

Be aware though that this might not be the cheapest way to spend Canadian dollars, as your bank or card provider might charge international transaction fees, or currency exchange fees.

One thing that can catch you out in Canada is that you'll need to add sales tax to the prices you see written on a menu or price tag. The sales tax varies by province, but is typically around 15%. So a meal costing $17CAD would in fact cost $19.55CAD after adding the 15% sales tax. On top of this, you then need to add a tip (where appropriate).

Prices in Canada for food and drink tend to be a little higher than in the UK. Before tax, you can expect to pay around:

• $2.11 CAD for a bottle of water
• $4.79 CAD for a coffee
• $90 CAD for a mid-range meal for two people

Check our currency converter to see the latest exchange rates for Canadian dollars.

The short answer is no, in Canada you'll need to make sure you have Canadian dollars with you for most transactions in cash. In places very close to the border with the US like Niagara Falls, some larger hotels and businesses might also accept US dollars, but don't rely on this being the case.

It's relatively easy to visit Canada as a tourist from the UK on a British passport. You'll need either a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

For short stays of under 6 months, you won't normally need a visa, but just an eTA, although you should check exact visa requirements well before you book your travel.

You should always research the most up to date visa guidelines before planning a trip.

Tipping is very common in Canada. In fact, failing to tip is considered rude in most restaurants and bars. You'll be expected to tip between 15-20% for table service, and also when buying drinks at a bar too, so make sure you have some change to hand before you travel.

There are two main languages in Canada, English and French. French is the primary language in the province of Quebec, but elsewhere most Canadians will speak English as a first language.

You can expect to find many more languages spoken in communities across culturally diverse cities like Vancouver and Toronto. There's also a multitude of indigenous languages still spoken in Canada.

Canada is generally a safe place to visit, although has seen an increase in the risk of wildfires in some areas in recent years.

It's always worth checking online for the latest travel advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for any updates before you travel just to be sure.

The best time of year to visit Canada depends a lot on how hot or cold you'd like your trip to be. Temperatures in winter can stay below freezing for much of the season, with snow on the ground for many months in places.

If winter sports like skiing are not your thing, there's plenty to do in the mountains in summer too, where mountain biking, hiking, paddle boarding and cycling come into their own.

Summer sees the most visitors, with events like the Calgary Stampede and Montreal Jazz Festival attracting the crowds. Autumn is quieter and cooler, but with stunning colour across the trees of the national parks this can also be a great time to visit.

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