> On Jul 3 2009 7:52 PM, MZB wrote:

>> We will be spending a couple of days in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Years
>> ago,
>> I used to exchange some American dollars for Canadian at our local bank.
>> I
>> would also use my credit cards in Canada and I'd get a good exchange
>> rate.
>> Is this still true? I know credit card companies are scrounging for
>> funds,
>> so I wonder if they screw you on the exchange rate. Another possibility
>> is
>> to exchange American dollars for Canadian at a bank in Windsor (as
>> opposed
>> to my local bank).

>> So, my question: is there a best way to do this to get the best return
>> and
>> should I still use credit cards in Canada (I could just use cash if that
>> would work better). Also, what about exchanging funds in the Windsor
>> Casino?

>> Mel

> In my experience, Ontario casinos will screw you happily.

> Credit cards are probably your best bet... otherwise a bank or
> professional money exchanger (not at an entry point, but elsewhere) would
> be your best bet.

> HTH

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