Buy Canadian Dollars
Regardless of what you have planned during your trip, buy Canadian Dollars before you go and you’ll be all set from the moment you arrive.
When it comes to buying travel money, we’ve got you covered. Get your currency sorted with one of these helpful services:
Exchange rates can change throughout the day and will vary depending on whether you are buying in store, online or over the phone More about travel money
Buy Canadian Dollars online and collect from over 400 Tesco stores
Heading to Canada? Get Canadian Dollars from a Tesco store before you fly.
If you need to buy Canadian Dollars for your next trip, try Click & Collect.
You can pre-order your Canadian Dollars online and pick up your currency from a Tesco Travel Money bureau or selected customer service desks. You can select a date to collect your currency when you place your order.
How far your Canadian Dollars could go
Toronto
Toronto
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: C$80.00
- Cappuccino: C$4.28
- 0.5 litre draught beer: C$8.00
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): C$3.20
- One-way ticket on local transport: C$3.25
- Litre of petrol: C$1.17
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, April 2019.
Vancouver
Vancouver
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: C$80.00
- Cappuccino: C$4.37
- 0.5 litre draught beer: C$6.50
- Soft drink: C$2.17
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): C$2.96
- One-way ticket on local transport: C$2.95
- Litre of petrol: C$1.49
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, April 2019.
Calgary
Calgary
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: C$65.00
- Cappuccino: C$4.61
- 0.5 litre draught beer: C$7.00
- Soft drink: C$2.29
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): C$2.76
- One-way ticket on local transport: C$3.30
- Litre of petrol: C$1.17
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, April 2019.
Montreal
Montreal
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: C$60.00
- Cappuccino: C$3.62
- 0.5 litre draught beer: C$6.00
- Soft drink: C$1.98
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): C$3.21
- One-way ticket on local transport: C$3.25
- Litre of petrol: C$1.27
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, April 2019.
Halifax
Halifax
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: C$60.00
- Cappuccino: C$3.87
- 0.5 litre beer: C$6.00
- Soft drink: C$2.04
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): C$2.74
- One-way ticket on local transport: C$2.50
- Litre of petrol: C$1.22
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, April 2019.
Buy before you fly
Benefits of planning ahead
It’s always smart to carry some of the local currency, so you can pay for necessities like transportation, gratuity tips – typically between 10% and 20% in Canada – and food and drink when you arrive.
Buying Canadian Dollars in advance also means you won’t need to waste time looking for an ATM or be charged for cash withdrawals – meaning you can get on with enjoying your holiday.
It’s also worth remembering exchange rates can fluctuate. When you buy your Canadian Dollars in advance, you know what rate you are going to get. If you decide to buy currency or withdraw cash when you arrive in Canada, the exchange rate may be different.
Get your currency when it’s convenient for you
Use Click & Collect and arrange to pick up your Canadian Dollars as part of your weekly shop, either from a Tesco Travel Money bureau or selected customer service desks. Or, you could try our home delivery service – free on all online orders of £500 or more.
Exchange rates can change throughout the day and will vary depending on whether you are buying in store, online or over the phone.
Handy information about Canadian Dollars (CAD)
Canadian Dollars fast facts
- Single dollars are also referred to as “loonies”, which comes from the name of the aquatic bird on the reverse of the coin.
- Two-dollar coins are therefore known as “toonies”, based on the words loonie and two.
Currency denominations
Canadian Dollar Cents: 5¢,10¢, 25¢, 50¢
Canadian Dollars: C$5, C$10, C$20, C$50, C$100
Remember to keep any leftover Canadian Dollars so you can exchange them on your return.
Tesco Travel Money bureaux can buy and sell denominations of C$5 or more. Most places in the UK don’t exchange Cents – so it might be an idea to try and spend them before coming home. Or you could hang onto them as a reminder of your trip.
Looking for a different currency?
We sell over 50 currencies. Order online for home delivery or collect from over 400 stores.
Important information
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Tesco Travel Money is provided by Travelex
Tesco Travel Money ordered online or by telephone is provided by Travelex Currency Services Limited. Registered no. 03797356. Registered office: 4th floor, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
Tesco Travel Money ordered in store is provided by Travelex Agency Services Limited. Registered no. 04621879. Registered office: 4th floor, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
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