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Getting Around Vancouver & Beyond / Re: NEED SOMETHING TO DO AS FLIGHT NOT UNTIL 5.30 PM ON TUESDAY 13TH SEPT

« on: September 06, 2016, 07:53:35 PM »

Hi Janet -

I am working on Tuesday so can't help there, but I am also attending alone, so I would love to meet up. Are you attending the boat cruise on Thursday?  If not we can meet another time.  Have a great week! 

I am from Vancouver and have attended most of the local Gatecons.  I am thrilled you are all back this year!

Kathy

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Getting Around Vancouver & Beyond / Re: Currency question

« on: September 06, 2016, 07:41:03 PM »

Yes you can use US$ in Canada but the exchange rate in shops or restaurants will be atrocious. The fluctuating exchange rates have made it difficult for local businesses to post a competitive rate so the person with US gets ripped off.

We suggest taking cash out of a bank machine once you arrive. For me, a Canadian travelling in the US and other countries, taking cash out of a local bank machine with my debit card has been the best way to avoid the high fees charged by the currency exchange places.

Kathy