What currency does canada use?

The US Dollar is, after all, the world's reserve currency and is the most widely accepted money there is. It's the currency roughly analgous to the English language. read more

The official currency of Canada is the Canadian dollar, which is abbreviated with C$. The Canadian dollar was printed for the first time in 1817 by the Bank of Montreal. read more

You could always use your bank card to withdraw money from an ATM. Check with your bank to find which Canadian banks they have an agreement with and then utilize that Canadian bank’s ATM for the fewest / cheapest fees & surcharges. For some money saving tips, have a look at the traveller article “Canada – Banks & Money” here on TA. read more

Vacationing in Canada means a chance to put the country's own currency to good use, with its famously vibrant colors and amusing nicknames. But if you have some U.S. dollars to burn before moving on to Canada's loonies, toonies and bank notes, you're in luck: Many Canadian retailers accept cash in U.S. currency. read more