Canada is NOT for Tourists

NeverInDebt

Yea its not like we dont get ripped off in UK especially some parts of London and other popular places

jpsartre wrote: »

Typical tourist hotspots are tourist rip-offs? I'm shocked and appalled!

markwilkinson

The OP's post bears no relation to my experience, in that very same area. Mind you, I havnt been recently, the one and only time to that part of Canada was in 1993, I think. I don't recall it being particularly expensive or indeed a rip off. I do recall the locals being extremely friendly and the scenery being amazing.

Faith177

*smurfy* wrote: »

As I leave for Canada(Montreal then driving to Toronto) next Sunday,what do you call a rip off? what is that was so expensive petrol,food?

Montreal is not expensive tbh its like $2.25 for a large coffee and I mean huge! You can get a decent meal for two for about $20-40. You'll be fine just enjoy

Faith177

becominganobsessivesaver wrote: »

I spent a summer working in Tim's. I must have put on about 7 stone! When I was there police got free coffee and doughnuts so they didn't need to pay security. Very MSE:money:

To OP there are some fabulous things to do in the Rockies which don't cost a fortune, just enjoying the scenery for a start. In all honesty I prefer New Zealand, but have very fond memories of Alberta.

I can see that being very easy to do especially if you get addicted to their cookies (maple syrup ones are my fab) I have to get my friends over there to send me care parcels on as regular bases but it never tastes the same due to the lack of creamer

Enterprise_1701C

We went out there last year, drove around Ontario starting in Toronto, went up to Niagara and generally pointed the car in a direction and went, we spent a day walking around Algonquin and walked around a few other places too. We had a wonderful time, people were wonderful, we got to Toronto and went out for a cuppa, ended up chatting to several Canadians.

I agree about Tim Hortons, half of me wishes they would open up over here, the other half realises just how much weight I would put on if they did!!!

daveyjp

travellerboy wrote: »

I have recently returned from a Road-Trip across the Canadian Rockies doing the typical tourist hot spots of Jasper/Icefield Parkway/Banff.

The whole experience was one not too be repeated, all the places are just plain tourist rip-offs. Everything is so expensive and of little value for money of anywhere I have been in the World. The only place that will stick in my memory will be Lake Louise, everywhere else is very disappointing.

If you an planning a Canadian Holiday get a Bank Loan before you go, better still, I would suggest Scotland or North Wales have more to offer, as Canada does not deserve tourists.

Sounds just like Cornwall to me.

Bob_the_Saver

daveyjp wrote: »

Sounds just like Cornwall to me.

With less rain?

GlennTheBaker

travellerboy wrote: »

I have recently returned from a Road-Trip across the Canadian Rockies doing the typical tourist hot spots of Jasper/Icefield Parkway/Banff.

The whole experience was one not too be repeated, all the places are just plain tourist rip-offs. Everything is so expensive and of little value for money of anywhere I have been in the World. The only place that will stick in my memory will be Lake Louise, everywhere else is very disappointing.

If you an planning a Canadian Holiday get a Bank Loan before you go, better still, I would suggest Scotland or North Wales have more to offer, as Canada does not deserve tourists.

wondercollie

*smurfy* wrote: »

As I leave for Canada(Montreal then driving to Toronto) next Sunday,what do you call a rip off? what is that was so expensive petrol,food?

I live in Alberta, home of the OP's unhappiness. Well, can I just say that if you don't come with money and an open mind you will hate it, just as we know when going to the UK bring $$$$$$.

Last I heard gas was $1.53/litre in the Montreal area. It's $1.18 here. Food, well, it's cheaper than Europe. It depends on where you eat. Breakfast at McD's or Timmies will run around $4 including coffee. Eat at a service restaurant and expect around $10 - $15.

Toronto and Montreal are expensive cities, not on par with London but still up there.

It's a beautiful time of year to visit, the trees are changing colour, the threat of snow is still remote.

Now remember, we don't live in igloos, Mounties don't drive around in red serge, beavers don't run wild in the street, eh!

socks_uk

Any tourist area in the world will set their prices higher for the passing trade (I would if I had a business that relied on the visitors) but then we all know that - don't we?

To be fair, my only experience of Canada is of the east coast... New Brunswick, Halifax and PEI, as my husband comes from NB. In the past 12 years I've been there 4 times and each time I've thought the prices were cheaper than UK, especially eating out and fuel.

We are spending Christmas there this year and can't wait. The first thing we'll do is grab a Tim Hortons at Halifax Airport! (But we are going to limit ourselves to only one per day!)