Money

ATMs are conveniently located throughout Canada in banks, large hotels, and shopping centers.

Currency

The units of currency in Canada are the Canadian dollar (C$) and the cent, in almost the same denominations as U.S. currency ($5, $10, $20, 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, etc.). The $1 and $2 bill are no longer used; they have been replaced by $1 and $2 coins (known as a "loonie," because of the loon that appears on the coin, and a "toonie," respectively).

Taxes

In Nova Scotia, the single sales tax (HST) of 15% is used. The tax applies to most goods and services, and it includes Canada's national tax (GST) of 7%.