Canadian sticker shock

Couple point here.
I looked at Campigloo two posts and he doesn’t say the price per litre? I have kids in Calgary and have been running back and forth from BC to Calgary for years seeing the kids and buying fuel at the same time The price for gas and Diesel, never in all those years did I ever find a fuel station in Calgary that charged close to what B.C. charges for fuel. Alberta has the cheapest fuel in Canada, and if a gas station in Calgary charged that much for fuel they would soon be out of business. There is something missing here...
Yesterday I filled up my truck in South Eastern British Columbia where I live and I paid:
Diesel fuel- $1.39 Cnd for 97.087 L, for a total of $130.00 Cnd, I didn’t bat an eye. The lower mainland in BC ( Vancouver area) has the most expensive fuel in Canada, and we aren’t far behind it. BC stands for bring cash, but if you want to see our beautiful country, you have to spend the cash.... there is something missing in those calculations he gave.

You want sticker shock, figure out what a 7 day trip on a cruise ship costs. Then factor in booze, maybe some pictures that they conveniently take as you get in and off the ship. Plus maybe you want to buy something in one of the shops, like jewelry.... $$$$$ it adds up fast. But we love cruising and pay what it is to do it... next trip in USA dollars is well over $13,000 Canadian for 29 days South Pacific Cruise... still saving for that one.
The kicker is that you pay a fixed rate to tip the Crew ( I think is about $13 usd per guest per day now) Then if you have a Drink, they charge you a tax on top of the daily crew tip per every drink....$$$$$ + 30%
Maui.... price of honey dew Mellon.... wife didn’t look close and it was priced per pound, not price per Mellon.... it’s stayed at the till and I gave her CPR...lol....
But we love Maui and are planing on going back again.
And don’t forget on average we have to add 30% to the cost at the USA cash register, to roughly figure out how much it costs in Canadian $$$.

So what I am saying is, you want to travel you have pay what the price is no matter where you go in the world, or you can stay at home and watch TV.
Yes you can look for a deal or better prices we do all the time, but if you need it buy it. There are a few gas station in BC and Alberta that are a rip off no matter country you live in and both grossly take advantage of their location.
As tor Eagle Plain, how far away do you think the fuel supplier has to haul the fuel to get to Eagle Plain?
As for politics...
I have a lot of USA relatives and have been traveling south of 49 for well over 55 years. I remember my mom turning around to my sister and me in the back seat of my dads 56 Chevy 2 door and saying.... when we get to Portland... remember no politics or religious talk.... we were 3 and 5 we just kinda looked at each other...
Now a days my wife and I kinda do the same thing, it safer.... ( grin) Even when our relatives ask us what we think about their politics, I just say, I did it vote in your election, so I can’t comment on it.
End of story on politics, those are personal issues and shouldn’t be voiced on these kind of forms, or with my American relatives...;)
We are off to Haida Gwaii in a couple weeks, the cost for the ferry both ways is just over $800 cnd, we paid it why.... cause we want to go.
Don’t freak out of prices just have fun and enjoy yourself. Life is to short to worry about things you have no control over. However in this case you do have control, you can stay home and watch TV.
Soup.

Fizz wrote:
Lot of people here are hung up on this “free” health care issue.
Yes we pay more taxes, lots and lots over a lifetime.
BUT! I will never go bankrupt or lose my house because of a medical bill.
How many of you know someone in that situation?

Not me. The people I know are responsible enough to have health insurance. Which, by the way, every US citizen is required by law to have. And if you cannot afford it, the premiums will either be subsidized by the government or you will be enrolled in Medicaid with no premium to pay. The only reason a US citizen is without health insurance is because they are irresponsible.

pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

I snowbird for 120 days per year in USA. I spend far more per month in the south than I do in Canada. If I pull out entertainment, I still spend more in USA per month than I would in the great white north.

One difference is that Canada does not spend 57 cents of every dollar of tax revenue on military spending. That is how our other programs are funded.

It is common knowledge that should Canada ever be threatened the entire power of the US military would defend our northern neighbor. You are welcome!

Crowe wrote:
I've traveled a lot in Canada and it's worth every penny. There is so much to see and do and it's a beautiful country with wonderful people. To me it's no different than plunking down well over $100 USD for a one-day visit to Disney or $500K on a MH. It is what it is. Sometimes you just have to put a sling under your jaw to hold it up.

Caviar and a Lamborghini are worth every penny, too... if one can afford them. ;)

I'm with Crowe -- yes, Canada is expensive. Yes, it is worth every loonie. It is a long drive for us, but we go whenever we have the time. We come from a place (California) that has world-class scenery, camping, and hiking. But Canada is in a class by itself.

My concern this year is that folks in Canada are probably not very happy about the state of relations between the US and Canada and may be a bit grouchy toward US citizens. Not sure what to do about that -- maybe paste a big "Please Don't Blame Me, I'm Apolitical" sticker on my truck and my trailer and hope for the best?? ;)

Hi,

I snowbird for 120 days per year in USA. I spend far more per month in the south than I do in Canada. If I pull out entertainment, I still spend more in USA per month than I would in the great white north.

One difference is that Canada does not spend 57 cents of every dollar of tax revenue on military spending. That is how our other programs are funded.

This is an interesting topic but let’s not turn this thread into a health care debate.

Eric (Moderator)

owenssailor wrote:
I gladly pay more in taxes for fuel and he sin items such as beer and cigarettes so that all residents of Canada have full access to health care regardless of how much money they have. We don't have people going bankrupt if they get sick.

it people like you "I gladly pay more in taxes" that the politicians always quote when they increase taxes. Don't be so silly!
Do you even realize that 43% of the taxes you pay go into healthcare? Do you know how much healthcare insurance coverage you could buy in the US for that amount?
I mean really!!!!!

That's just part of the price of our "Free" healthcare! And of course the additional taxes levied by the socialist government in Alberta. if you think gas/diesel prices are high, you should see personal income tax! Way over 50% for anyone trying to make a decent living.
I always get a good laugh when my American friends tell me that they wish the US had similar "Free" healthcare.

I was stationed at Loring AFB in Maine in 1958-1959 and loved being able to go to Canada to drink some real beer.{mooseHead} wish I could get it hear in Ga.
When I got discharged in Dec. 1959, My wife and I drove back to Illinois via the then being built Trans-Canadian Hwy. Was a great trip and met some really great people on that trip.
Been back to Canada many times since and am going again next year.
Canadians are the best friends the US will ever have.Treat them nice and they will do the same for you.
Spend whatever it takes and enjoy the trip. Its only money and the government prints more everyday.