Canadian Currency
I'm asking from those who have been through Canada, should one carry some Canadian currency, my concern is that running into a place that won't accept US dollars and don't accept credit or debt card. ...
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AKsilvereagle
I was appalled at a gift shop in Skagway witnessing a transaction taking place with a tourist who was digging out coins in a little pouch and placing it on the counter, as once that one Canadian nickel touched the counter surface while still counting her money - the clerk immediately flicks the coin right back at the woman like it was a slug (not setting it to the side or handing it back) and states Canadian coins are not accepted in a rudely manner.
From what I saw of the shops in Skagway you would probably have better luck with Rupees. ;)
Art.
I was appalled at a gift shop in Skagway witnessing a transaction taking place with a tourist who was digging out coins in a little pouch and placing it on the counter, as once that one Canadian nickel touched the counter surface while still counting her money - the clerk immediately flicks the coin right back at the woman like it was a slug (not setting it to the side or handing it back) and states Canadian coins are not accepted in a rudely manner.
From what I saw of the shops in Skagway you would probably have better luck with Rupees. ;)
Art.
