JayBeaExplorerNov 12, 2013$US in Canada?In planning an Alaska trip for 2014 I have studied "Milepost" to select a route. However, I could find no mention as to what currency is accepted. Given that most credit cards charge a 2 to 3% forei...Show More
tatestExplorer IINov 12, 2013US dollars are not legal tender in Canada. It would be up to the merchant whether or not to accept your dollars, and at what exchange rate.I try to carry a small amount of the currency of a country going in, and use an ATM to withdraw what I plan to spend.
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