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Don’t forget to buy your Canadian Dollars before you leave for Canada
Thinking of taking a trip to Canada? It's a great opportunity to experience new cultures and soak up the beauty of this amazing country. One of the things you should do before your departure is to buy Canadian dollars (CAD). The eur to cad currency exchange is quick and easy at all our exchange bureaus. We suggest you exchange your currencies before leaving so that you do not have to bother about this when you get to your destination.
Tips for planning your daily budget
For a pleasant stay in Canada, you should plan on a daily budget of between $90 and $130. For food, 64 canadian dollars per day would be sufficient.
Accommodation in Canada may cost you between 115 and 280 canadian dollars, depending on the quality of the establishment's services.
To get tickets to your favourite attractions, such as museums, theaters, amusement parks, etc. at the best prices, we recommend you to do it online!
80 CAD
Average cost of a one night stay in Canada
45 CAD
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Canada
3,25 CAD
Underground ticket (one way)
4,50
The price of a cup of coffee
18 CAD
CN Tower observatory in Toronto
10 CAD
A poutine
6 CAD
A taxi ride
43 CAD
Admission to the Canadian War Museum
Some suggestions for your stay in Canada
Winter sports in Canada are a must. This season is a privileged time because it offers immense possibilities to snowboard lovers. To get there you can take a taxi to enjoy the wilderness. The journey will give you a taste of what to expect once you get there! It will cost you about 1.70 CAD /km. You'll get your money's worth! Do not forget to buy your Canadian dollars beforehand so that you can pay for your trip easily.
Visit the Château Frontenac
The Château Frontenac is probably one of the most visited buildings in Canada. It is distinguished by its architectural and historical richness. You can get there by taxi from the Gare du Palais in just 3 minutes!
Maple syrup tasting
In Canada, a can of maple syrup costs between 15 and 76 Canadian dollars, depending on the quality of the product.
Eating tourtière
We strongly recommend that you try the Canadian tourtière, a real delicacy made from meat, poultry or beef and served especially at Christmas or New Year's Day. In restaurants, this dish will cost you between 6 and 23 dollars. Do not forget the tip ! We suggest you exchange euro cad earlier to have enough cash.
Practical advice for preparing your budget
The average tourist's budget in Switzerland is 338 swiss francs per day. Your accommodation will cost you about 86 CHF for a youth hostel and about 146 CHF for a 3* hotel.
In Switzerland when you want to tip, you can round up to the nearest franc or two. If the service was very good, you can even count 10% of the bill.
If you want to treat yourself to a restaurant or two during your trip, it will cost you between 14 and 39 swiss francs. National and regional dishes include Älplermagronen, Rösti, Birchermüesli, Appenzell gingerbread and other Swiss specialities.
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Some facts about the Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Denominations of the Canadian Dollar
Notes : 5$, 10$, 20$, 50$ et 100$
Coins : 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, 1$, 2$
The Canadian dollar is called "the loonie". "The loonie is the name of the bird on the dollar coin.
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In Quebec, we don't talk in cents but in pennies. So you will hear the locals say: a nickel, a dime, or a nickel.
Why buy Canadian dollars (CAD) from ChangeGroup?
ChangeGroup has been a leading provider of foreign currencies and financial services since 30 years. You can easily find exchange bureaus around the world and in France as well. Before exchanging euro to CAD, check the rate suggested on our website as you may get a better offer when purchasing online as well as 0% commission. You don't have enough time to pick your currency at an exchange bureau? Then choose the home delivery service for 15.95€ only! It often happens that you have some travel money remaining after your trip, therefore ChangeGroup has set up a Buy-Back guarantee for only 6.95€ allowing you to resell your currency to us at its original purchase price.
Traveling soon?
Here's how to easily exchange your money:
1.Choose your currency
Determine the amount you need to enjoy your trip abroad.
2.Select delivery method
Choose between home delivery or branch pick-up. Create an account & finalise your order.
3.Receive your currency
Collect your currency from a branch near you or have it delivered right to your door. Enjoy your trip!
FAQ sur le change de devises d'euros en CAD
Il est presque impossible de prévoir les fluctuations des taux de change EUR/CAD. Chez ChangeGroup, nous actualisons nos taux de change de façon quotidienne pour refléter au mieux la réalité du marché et vous proposer les tarifs les plus attractifs. En anticipant suffisamment votre change d’euros en dollars canadiens, vous pouvez comparer l’évolution du marché, choisir le moment le plus opportun et obtenir vos CAD au meilleur taux.
Nous proposons la récupération gratuite de vos CAD dans le bureau de change de votre choix. Pour plus de simplicité, nous pouvons également livrer votre commande directement chez vous en 48 à 72 h pour seulement 19,90 €.
En choisissant la réservation en ligne de vos CAD, vous profitez de nos meilleurs taux de change. Nous supprimons également tous les frais ou commissions sur votre transaction ! Vous connaissez donc précisément le montant de dollars obtenu après échange.
Grâce à notre service de livraison de devises à domicile, nous sommes en mesure de changer vos euros contre des CAD où que vous soyez en France.
Do you have a question about our services?
Find the answers to your questions in our FAQ.
- How to order travel money online?
- Do you have any limits on orders placed online?
- Can I specify my preferred currency denominations when ordering online?
- I placed an order online, but I didn't receive a confirmation email - What should I do?
- Is there any fee for currency exchange online?
- How far in advance can I place my order?