Bring a warm jacket and clothing that can be layered. During the winter months, a warm coat, boots, gloves and a hat are a necessity. If you plan on skiing, be sure to bring your skiwear. Most ski facilities, however, rent skis, boots and poles. Although the operators of many retail outlets, restaurants and other venues may accept American money, visitors should exchange their travellers cheques or cash for Canadian currency.
Some banks charge a fee to cash travellers cheques.
Automated teller machines marked with a Plus or Interac symbol will accept automated banking cards from outside Canada. The visitors bank sets the exchange rate. Most venues will accept major national or international credit cards and travellers cheques for payment. Duty free shops Duty Free Shops at border crossings and airports sell tax-free items to departing visitors. For questions regarding restrictions, licenses or controls, check with customs officials.