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.