Can you use US dollars in Victoria BC?

[musiclawyer]

Just going for a day. Wanted to know if one must change money or not?

[Lydia Leftcoast]

1. Canada has its own currency. It's disrespectful to expect everyone to accept US$

Most places will not accept U.S. currency unless they are real border towns, and sometimes not even then.

You can use U.S.-issued credit cards in Canada, and your debit card will work in Canada's ATMs if you want some cash.

[ohiosmith]

2. Absolutely you can. Everyone takes US currency in Canadian tourist's areas.

Have fun. Victoria is a great city.

[whistler162]

3. Remember to talk loud

'cause them their Kanadiens don't speak American and won't understand you if you don't.

Personally I usually just take cash out of the ATM when I get to Canada.

Have fun.

[dimbear]

4. Be aware that you should expect to pay for the convenience by a small overcharge.

Fair is fair.

[elleng]

5. Wouldn't mind going back to try;

lovely city.

[applegrove]

6. Hope you are going to Butchart Gardens while you are there. The quarry garden is my favourite.

http://www.butchartgardens.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

[marmar]

7. It's easier to change the money. You get the best exchange rate that way.

When you pay in U.S. dollars you tend to get shortchanged on the going exchange rate.