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What to spend your Canadian dollars on:

  • Entry to Toronto Skypod

    29 CAD

  • 3-mile taxi ride

    8,75 CAD

  • Tourist t-shirt

    10 CAD

  • Postcard and a stamp

    3 CAD

  • Bottle of water

    1,50 CAD

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Must-sees in Canada

  • Whistler
  • Whistler is quite possibly the most famous ski resort in all of North America. Known for it's epic slopes and stunning views, this is a must-do for ski lovers the world over.
  • Ville de Québec
  • Get your French on in the capital of Quebec, where you'll feel more like you're in a pretty little European town than a major North American city.
  • Vancouver Island
  • Only accessible by ferry, this remote island is home to quaint towns and epic surf spots. You can also use the island as a jumping off point to reach Alaska.

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A deep dive on Canadian dollars

Back in 1821, the Montreal Bank issued the first notes. 20 years later, the first Canadian pounds were born. However by 1858, the Canadian dollar was issued to more closely align with the US dollar, and the Bank of Canada's first banknotes came along in 1934. In 2011 Canada began to produce a more duarble plymer note similar to those used in Australia.

More info on Canadian dollars

The most commonly used Canadian dollar bills are the $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 bills. There are also $500 and $1000 notes, but these aren't seen often because of their high value.

Buying Canadian dollars online is easy

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  • 1. Select your currency
  • Just tell us which currency you'll need for your trip abroad and how much you'd like to order

  • 2. Choose where to collect it
  • You can pickup your order at over 50 GWK Travelex stores

  • 3. Pay instore
  • You can pay with cash or card when you collect the order.

*These amounts are indicative and are meant to give you an idea of ​​the amount of currency you might need during your trip.