Week in Quebec
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Yes, they still use Canadian $. Quebec is a large place, unless you mean the city itself. If you really mean Montreal, then go to YPG. It's a massage place, but they do it all, and for a very reasonable price. I'm certain they will gladly accept US dollars, since the border is not far away and a girl has to shop.
You were kidding about the Canadian dollar thing, right? If you weren't, did you vote for Trump by any chance?
You were kidding about the Canadian dollar thing, right? If you weren't, did you vote for Trump by any chance?
Are you being sarcastic or just a typically educated American?Heading over there for a week.
What currency to take?
They still use Canadian?
If this is a serious question and you are Canadian, I don't want to add any descriptive terms as I have no desire to be banned.
I was trying to be subtle. Nuanced maybe. (Since he's going to Quebec, he might as well know at least two words in French.) Like most Canadians, I'm passive/aggressive when it comes to Y'alls. I was trying to help him, while still letting him know how profoundly stupid his question was. Did it work?
Unless he is joking, it's not such a silly question from an American who is maybe not familiar with our currency. When I was in Ireland going from Belfast to Dublin, the currency changed from pounds to Euros. Once I left Northern Ireland going into the Republic of Ireland, I was surprised that they didn't want to accept my money at a gas station. And it was very close to the border.
Anyway, don't miss out on Quebec City! Beautiful....
Anyway, don't miss out on Quebec City! Beautiful....
Agreed about Quebec city, spend a few days there in the fall recently, quite enjoyed it.Unless he is joking, it's not such a silly question from an American who is maybe not familiar with our currency. When I was in Ireland going from Belfast to Dublin, the currency changed from pounds to Euros. Once I left Northern Ireland going into the Republic of Ireland, I was surprised that they didn't want to accept my money at a gas station. And it was very close to the border.
Anyway, don't miss out on Quebec City! Beautiful....
And being a tourist town, no attitude.
We had lunch in the Quebec government parliament buildings dining room, fun experience, and the food was not bad at all.
If you like good beer, they produce some pretty good stuff, although if some one thinks Budweiser is beer, probably won't enjoy.
Quebec used to use "livres" before the defeat by the British, then the "Pound Sterling" and currently the Canadian Dollar. If Quebec separates then who knows?
Canada is not really on the radar screen in the daily life of many Americans to the chagrin of some Canadians, especially those Canadians who have condescending envy towards America. So the op's question is not really surprising.
Canada is not really on the radar screen in the daily life of many Americans to the chagrin of some Canadians, especially those Canadians who have condescending envy towards America. So the op's question is not really surprising.
Heading over there for a week.
What currency to take?
They still use Canadian?
Americans are charged double because they were stupid enough to elect trump
Just for your own information and correctness in the future, Quebec was never taken by force or conquest by the British.Quebec used to use "livres" before the defeat by the British, then the "Pound Sterling" and currently the Canadian Dollar. If Quebec separates then who knows?
Canada is not really on the radar screen in the daily life of many Americans to the chagrin of some Canadians, especially those Canadians who have condescending envy towards America. So the op's question is not really surprising.
New France was ceded by France to Britain under the terms of the Treaty of Paris in 1763. The British had defeated the French in "the Seven Years War" and under the terms of the treaty, France could have retained ownership of either New France or Guadalupe, but not both. France chose to protect Guadalupe. After that, Quebec came under British control.
You will sometimes hear Quebecers talk of how France abandoned them. This is what they mean by that.
They will allow you to have Canadian but it isn't marketed in Quebec. I believe Laurentide is the equivalent.Heading over there for a week.
What currency to take?
They still use Canadian?
Don't forget your parka and make sure your boots are dog sled compatible.
Quebec City itself was mostly leveled by British cannon fire from the east side the St Lawrence River and rebuilt by the British with the aid of Scottish stone masons. When Montcalm was crushed by Wolfe, there were no "Quebecois " just Frenchman. The Quebecois psyche is a result of defeat not abandonment. In St Pier*e et Miquelon I heard a different story one evening.Just for your own information and correctness in the future, Quebec was never taken by force or conquest by the British.
New France was ceded by France to Britain under the terms of the Treaty of Paris in 1763. The British had defeated the French in "the Seven Years War" and under the terms of the treaty, France could have retained ownership of either New France or Guadalupe, but not both. France chose to protect Guadalupe. After that, Quebec came under British control.
You will sometimes hear Quebecers talk of how France abandoned them. This is what they mean by that.
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Colonies = resources... France had to choose, beaver pelts vs. sugar cane and based on the economics of the 18th century, it made a lot of sense to choose sugar caneFrance could have retained ownership of either New France or Guadalupe, but not both. France chose to protect Guadalupe.
Don't expect to see signs in English because there are not many. That is one of the things that always pissed me off about Quebec and why I hardly ever spent any money when there.
Planning on going to NS next summer and will gas up my car in Lancaster On, that way I will be able to make it to NB before needing gas again. Will also pack some food so I don't have to spend anything while driving through there. Fuck Quebec and their French only bullshit.
Planning on going to NS next summer and will gas up my car in Lancaster On, that way I will be able to make it to NB before needing gas again. Will also pack some food so I don't have to spend anything while driving through there. Fuck Quebec and their French only bullshit.
In the touristic areas (old Quebec) this shouldn't be a problemDon't expect to see signs in English because there are not many.
You'll find far far more francophones in Quebec who speak English than you'll ever find Anglophones in Ontario who speak French. Though I agree that we don't persecute Francophones in Ontario like they do Anglophones in Quebec. "Les Maudits Anglais".Don't expect to see signs in English because there are not many. That is one of the things that always pissed me off about Quebec and why I hardly ever spent any money when there.
Planning on going to NS next summer and will gas up my car in Lancaster On, that way I will be able to make it to NB before needing gas again. Will also pack some food so I don't have to spend anything while driving through there. Fuck Quebec and their French only bullshit.
