Useful Information and Links

All experts will tell you, you shouldn’t go abroad without having the country’s valid currency. A lot of expenses can only be dealt with in cash only (taxi, public transit, tours, some restaurants, etc). Also, many businesses will not accept debit or credit cards.

Moreover, if you withdraw money from your debit card while not in your home country, your bank will charge you a much higher rate, on top of charging service fees. Based on a survey, it is advised to bring at least 30% of your budget in currency from the country(ies) to be visited.

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Click here for a complete list of countires and their currencies.

Canadian citizens outside of Canada can call the following number (collect call number) 613-996-8885
To call from inside Canada, please dial 613-944-6788 or 1 800 267 6788 (toll free)
You can call or e-mail the Government Operations Centre (GOC)
sos@international.gc.ca
Visit or call the Canadian Embassy

Montreal: 1336 Greene, Westmount, Qc, H3Z 2B1
North Shore: Galeries Laval: 1545 boul Le Corbusier, Laval, Qc
South Shore: Place Desormaux: 2877 chemin Chambly, Longueuil, Qc
Ville Saint Laurent : Galeries St-Laurent: 2089 boul Marcel-Laurin, St-Laurent, Qc