Canada, value-less

[pkpr1998]

Well I was checking the current exchange rates Canadian vs the American dollar, hardly any difference.

Not only that, the refundable tax that you got back, has been eliminated! :(

So, looks like staying south of the border is a big plus. Who wants to pay $3-4/ltr for petro and $ 20.00 for a Chinese buffet?

Goodbye Cabot Trail! :(

[skaboots]

We have been going North allot in recent years, already scheduled for Nova Scotia this year and decided the same...this is our last year. Almost as cheap to do a ride oversees....they dont like Americans anyway unless you are a draft dodger... :p

[skaboots]

whoops...wasnt including bikers in that last statement of course... :o

[Randy]

Well I was checking the current exchange rates Canadian vs the American dollar, hardly any difference.

Not only that, the refundable tax that you got back, has been eliminated! :(

So, looks like staying south of the border is a big plus. Who wants to pay $3-4/ltr for petro and $ 20.00 for a Chinese buffet?

Goodbye Cabot Trail! :(
Value-less? I suppose it depends upon the part of Canada you are visiting. The Canadian Rockies still offer some of the best riding there is. My trip last month had gas costing $3.85-$4.50 (Canadian) per US gallon. The exchange rates gave the US dollar about $1.10 Canadian. Certainly it cost more than it did 5 or 6 years ago, but it was not outrageously expensive. BC and Alberta have a lot of beauty, generally have fairly light traffic and I really enjoy the people. I really enjoyed the people and the countryside in the Yukon Territory as well and I am already scheming to go back next year.

That is not to say that we don't have plenty of great things to see here in the US as well.

[DentalFlossTycoon]

....they dont like Americans anyway unless you are a draft dodger... :p

Of course we like Americans! We like 'em fried, baked, broiled, you name it! :rotf:

All joking aside, we Canadians like our next door neighbours. Where else would we be able to buy our LT's cheap? :D

Yes, it is more expensive for gas here. Today it's 95.4/litre or about $3.80/gallon in Toronto and I wouldn't pay $20 bucks for ANY chinese buffet, but look at all of the great riding you can get in on some of the most scenic roads in North America.

That is not to say that we don't have plenty of great things to see here in the US as well.
I agree with you there, too.

[Newf]

We have been going North allot in recent years, already scheduled for Nova Scotia this year and decided the same...this is our last year. Almost as cheap to do a ride oversees....they dont like Americans anyway unless you are a draft dodger... :p


We like all people. That is what is so great about this country.

Try these sites for you trip to Nova Scotia.

http://www.novascotiabikers.com/

And get your free tour guide from here

http://www.geocities.com/nsmotorcycleguide/nsguide.html

[sanjaun2]

I just spent a weekend in BC, I never once thought about the high prices of fuel. I was to busy enjoying the scenery, Good looking women, and friendly people. They must be smart also, They do not judge us by the few uglies or the policies of our leader.

[ronk1200lt]

A couple of points in our defence. First of all if you are riding a bike that gets between 50 and 60 miles per gallon, what difference does it make how much you pay for fuel. Secondly, you should quit being so paranoid. Canadians generally really like Americans and vice versa. I lived in California for six years and saw enough strange people down there to get my fill of them, yet some of my best friends are Americans. I ride in the U.S. every chance I get no matter what the level of the currency because you have great scenery, nice roads and wonderful people. The same is true on this side of the border. We don't bite...honest.

[Nebish]

I paid $3.49 (US $) in Michigan, while returning from the MOA, last week. There are 3.78 litres in a US Gal, or .92 per liter. Today, gas in Toronto is .96 per litre. Since there are 4.54 litres in an Imperial gallon, the Canadian price you quote is .99 per litre (at $4.50 per gallon).

If you traveled 1000 miles in Canada, at a maximum difference of $1.00 per gallon, at 50 mpg, the difference is 20 bucks.

Are you going to let a double saw back between you and an amazing travel experience? And you can watch American Idol, in English, no less.

Foreign travel can broaden one's horizon's, eh?

Besides, the beer is way, way better.

[messenger13]

I think one of my favorite comedians put it best...

Canada is a lot like your attic at home. Most of the time, you forget about it. But once you're up there, you can't believe all the cool stuff you find. :)


C, eh?
N, eh?
D, eh?

[was]

Just spent 9 days riding across Ontario, Manitoba, Saske . . . Saska . . . (dang, never could spell that one, you know the one I mean), Alberta, and a bit into BC. Went south thru the Rocky Mtns. in Jasper and Banff National Parks. All in all, it was the best ride I ever had. Beautiful scenery, wonderful small towns, great roads, good camping, and friendly people who will strike up a conversation in a second and let you in on all kinds of local info. The other riders I met (about 50% from the States) without exception were also having a terrific time. Skip the $50 Chinese buffet and go to the little diner where they have real maple syrup for the pancakes and the pies are home baked. I'll go back as soon as I have the chance.

[pkpr1998]

A couple of points in our defence. First of all if you are riding a bike that gets between 50 and 60 miles per gallon, what difference does it make how much you pay for fuel. Secondly, you should quit being so paranoid. Canadians generally really like Americans and vice versa. I lived in California for six years and saw enough strange people down there to get my fill of them, yet some of my best friends are Americans. I ride in the U.S. every chance I get no matter what the level of the currency because you have great scenery, nice roads and wonderful people. The same is true on this side of the border. We don't bite...honest.

I took a bike trip to Ontario a few years ago. The people were friendly, exchange rate then was 1.32, very nice rate for the American. We did pay about $ 12.00 for a crappy Chinese buffet in Sault Ste Marie that didn't even give us free refills on tea! And it wasn't good! :(

My bike gets about 40-50 mph depending on driving conditions and such. I have wanted to go to Nova Scotia and see the Cape and surrounding areas but with the weak dollar and the fact that there is so much to see and do here in the good ole' USA. Oh yes, don't forget about the hassles with the Commies at the Border (that goes both ways of course)! :D

This was not to bash our Northern brothers, just a comment about OUR weak dollar! :o

EH! :p

[Newf]

I took a bike trip to Ontario a few years ago. The people were friendly, exchange rate then was 1.32, very nice rate for the American. We did pay about $ 12.00 for a crappy Chinese buffet in Sault Ste Marie that didn't even give us free refills on tea! And it wasn't good! :(

My bike gets about 40-50 mph depending on driving conditions and such. I have wanted to go to Nova Scotia and see the Cape and surrounding areas but with the weak dollar and the fact that there is so much to see and do here in the good ole' USA. Oh yes, don't forget about the hassles with the Commies at the Border (that goes both ways of course)! :D

This was not to bash our Northern brothers, just a comment about OUR weak dollar! :o

EH! :p

Why would any want to eat a chinese buffet? Try some local foods wherever you travel. You can get a chinese buffet anywhere but is it traditional?
Your dollar is not weak. It is just that our dollar is getting stronger :)
There are lots of good sites and rides all over, just that some times we like a change. Here are a couple links if you ever feel like visiting Nova Scotia.

http://www.novascotiabikers.com/

Here you can get a free motorcycle travel guide.

http://www.geocities.com/nsmotorcycleguide/nsguide.html

Enjoy the riding wherever you travel.

[pkpr1998]

Why would any want to eat a chinese buffet? Try some local foods wherever you travel. You can get a chinese buffet anywhere but is it traditional?
Your dollar is not weak. It is just that our dollar is getting stronger :)
There are lots of good sites and rides all over, just that some times we like a change. Here are a couple links if you ever feel like visiting Nova Scotia.

http://www.novascotiabikers.com/

Here you can get a free motorcycle travel guide.

http://www.geocities.com/nsmotorcycleguide/nsguide.html

Enjoy the riding wherever you travel.

Well, when we checked into our hotel that Sunday night, that was the only thing that was close and we didn't feel like hopping back on the bikes

We did eat Chineses in Toronto and it was different, but good! It was the real thing! We weren't used to that!

[DarkMeister]

Oh yes, don't forget about the hassles with the Commies at the Border (that goes both ways of course)!
Hey!! I resemble that remark!!!
Actually, both ways, and aside from an ill-timed weekend line-up, average time crossing through the line is under a minute. Maybe not as good as EU (whoah, honey!...was that the border we just drove through???) but not bad at all.
Comrade Darkmeister