Re-entry can be simplified if travelers keep a list of all purchases, have sales receipts and invoices handy and pack purchases separately for inspection. Families may combine their personal exemptions. Articles exceeding the exemption will be assessed for duty. Excess articles are subject to duty and taxes. The monetary system in Canada is based on dollars and cents, as in the United States.
Exchange rates do vary, so use Canadian money in Canada to avoid exchange problems.
While U.S. money is usually accepted in Canada, it is easier for visitors to exchange their funds or travelers checks for Canadian dollars at any Canadian financial institution or exchange booth. Using credit cards will give you the best exchange rates without a fee. It is recommended that visitors take more than one kind of card. It is recommended that visitors to Canada obtain travelers health insurance before leaving the United States, since health plans often do not extend coverage for services received outside the country of residence. Visitors may find they have no health insurance or inadequate coverage in Canada.