Oh, Canada
Amanda Klein
Issue date: 10/31/08 Section: Features
Year-round haunted houses are also very attractive spots around the country.
"They're all ages, but they're really scary," said Ventrilla. "I've only been to a few because I'm a baby."
As for expenses, students should be well-prepared to pay up, especially in popular tourist areas.
"It's really expensive to go out," said Ventrilla. "The food's a lot more expensive, too. But the shopping is surprisingly cheaper."
Zaikos doesn't see much of a difference in cost.
"It's expensive when you do go out, but it's expensive when you go out here," he said. "If you pick the right places, you'll be fine."
Students should also be aware that the value of the U.S. and Canadian dollar is about the same, so exchanging Canadian and U.S. currencies isn't necessary. According to the Bank of Canada, one United States dollar is worth $1.25 in Canadian currency.
In order to cross the border, photo identification and proof of citizenship are needed. A passport is the quickest and easiest form of ID to use, as it is both a photo ID and proof of citizenship. Visitors who don't have a passport used to be able to use their driver's licenses, original copies of birth certificates or social security cards.
Since July 2008, U.S. citizens have needed passports to cross the border into Canada, according to the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs' Web site.
Gas prices are also something to keep in mind if students plan on traveling by car. The average price per liter ranges from $1.32 to $1.47, depending on the region. One U.S. gallon is approximately 3.7 liters, so the prices range from $4.88 to $5.34 per gallon, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Company.
Zaikos stressed the importance of talking to students who have previously visited.
"It's good to talk to someone because they can tell you exactly where to go," he said.
"They're all ages, but they're really scary," said Ventrilla. "I've only been to a few because I'm a baby."
As for expenses, students should be well-prepared to pay up, especially in popular tourist areas.
"It's really expensive to go out," said Ventrilla. "The food's a lot more expensive, too. But the shopping is surprisingly cheaper."
Zaikos doesn't see much of a difference in cost.
"It's expensive when you do go out, but it's expensive when you go out here," he said. "If you pick the right places, you'll be fine."
Students should also be aware that the value of the U.S. and Canadian dollar is about the same, so exchanging Canadian and U.S. currencies isn't necessary. According to the Bank of Canada, one United States dollar is worth $1.25 in Canadian currency.
In order to cross the border, photo identification and proof of citizenship are needed. A passport is the quickest and easiest form of ID to use, as it is both a photo ID and proof of citizenship. Visitors who don't have a passport used to be able to use their driver's licenses, original copies of birth certificates or social security cards.
Since July 2008, U.S. citizens have needed passports to cross the border into Canada, according to the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs' Web site.
Gas prices are also something to keep in mind if students plan on traveling by car. The average price per liter ranges from $1.32 to $1.47, depending on the region. One U.S. gallon is approximately 3.7 liters, so the prices range from $4.88 to $5.34 per gallon, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Company.
Zaikos stressed the importance of talking to students who have previously visited.
"It's good to talk to someone because they can tell you exactly where to go," he said.
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