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Niagara Falls Canada or US side
We will be taking our initial visit to this area in late June. We are
US residents. I have made reservations on the Canadian side but am having second thoughts about staying there as opposed to the US side. Here are my concerns. If our hotel is on the Canadian and we do a lot of shopping on the US side is that going to cause a problem with Canadian Customs when we return to our hotel with our goods?. Just regular tourist stuff nothing real costly. When we come back home will our purchases made on the US side be considered as coming from Canada and be subject to some sort of tariff?. How much of a hassle timewise and otherwise is it to cross back and forth because of customs? Are things more expensive on the Canadian side?, it appears that taxes are a good deal more in Canada. Is it actually going to cost more to eat and stay in Canada? I would appreciate any insight. I am also looking for a good written guidebook to the area. Thanks. Charlie |
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"nospam" wrote in message ... We will be taking our initial visit to this area in late June. We are US residents. I have made reservations on the Canadian side but am having second thoughts about staying there as opposed to the US side. Here are my concerns. If our hotel is on the Canadian and we do a lot of shopping on the US side is that going to cause a problem with Canadian Customs when we return to our hotel with our goods?. Just regular tourist stuff nothing real costly. I don't understand this question. If you are staying on the Canadian side, you are not going to be driving back and forth between the Canadian side and the US side. So why would you be shopping on the US side and then going back to your hotel? When we come back home will our purchases made on the US side be considered as coming from Canada and be subject to some sort of tariff?. Again, you most likely will not be going back and forth between the US and Canada. How much of a hassle timewise and otherwise is it to cross back and forth because of customs? Why would you be going back and forth? Are things more expensive on the Canadian side?, it appears that taxes are a good deal more in Canada. Is it actually going to cost more to eat and stay in Canada? No. Think currency conversion. I would appreciate any insight. I am also looking for a good written guidebook to the area. Thanks. Charlie |
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"Peter L" wrote in message ... "nospam" wrote in message ... We will be taking our initial visit to this area in late June. We are US residents. I have made reservations on the Canadian side but am having second thoughts about staying there as opposed to the US side. Here are my concerns. If our hotel is on the Canadian and we do a lot of shopping on the US side is that going to cause a problem with Canadian Customs when we return to our hotel with our goods?. Just regular tourist stuff nothing real costly. I don't understand this question. If you are staying on the Canadian side, you are not going to be driving back and forth between the Canadian side and the US side. So why would you be shopping on the US side and then going back to your hotel? Because its a five minute walk across the bridge and its nice to see the view from both sides. Personally I'd stay on the Canadian side and I dont recall any hassle at the border. Keith |
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On Mon, 2 Feb 2004 09:41:25 -0800, "Peter L"
wrote: If our hotel is on the Canadian and we do a lot of shopping on the US side is that going to cause a problem with Canadian Customs when we return to our hotel with our goods?. Just regular tourist stuff nothing real costly. I don't understand this question. If you are staying on the Canadian side, you are not going to be driving back and forth between the Canadian side and the US side. So why would you be shopping on the US side and then going back to your hotel? I would think there would be several reasons to go to the US side, unique shops, attractions , landmarks that one would like to see. Are things more expensive on the Canadian side?, it appears that taxes are a good deal more in Canada. Is it actually going to cost more to eat and stay in Canada? No. Think currency conversion. I understand currency conversion but that wasn't my question. My question do things cost more in Canada, i.e. food and lodging. This is taking into consideration currency conversion. The GST taxes on top of the sales taxes seem to wipe out any advantage gained. I do realize I can probably get a refund on some GST taxes paid but not on things like lunches, dinners, drinks, admissons etc. If something costs $1 US in the US and the same thing costs $1.30 US in Canada than you gain nothing from currency conversion. Charlie I would appreciate any insight. I am also looking for a good written guidebook to the area. Thanks. Charlie |
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nospam wrote:
We will be taking our initial visit to this area in late June. We are US residents. I have made reservations on the Canadian side but am having second thoughts about staying there as opposed to the US side. Here are my concerns. If our hotel is on the Canadian and we do a lot of shopping on the US side is that going to cause a problem with Canadian Customs when we return to our hotel with our goods?. Just regular tourist stuff nothing real costly. No, and in any case there's nothing to buy on the US side. All the shopping is on the Canadian side (whether it be groceries or souvenirs or really anything else). When we come back home will our purchases made on the US side be considered as coming from Canada and be subject to some sort of tariff?. Not unless you buy a lot of stuff. How much of a hassle timewise and otherwise is it to cross back and forth because of customs? The queues for automobiles can be long at peak periods. Avoid rush hour and it's not a big deal. If you're just going back and forth to look at the falls, it's easier to walk anyway. Are things more expensive on the Canadian side?, it appears that taxes are a good deal more in Canada. Is it actually going to cost more to eat and stay in Canada? Almost everything is cheaper in Canada and it's a lot more pleasant as well. The only good thing about the US side is the park along the river immediately leading up to the falls, which is very beautiful and gives you the opportunity to really feel the water building up to the thundering force of the fall. miguel -- Hundreds of travel photos from around the world: http://travel.u.nu/ |
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nospam wrote:
I would think there would be several reasons to go to the US side, unique shops, attractions , landmarks that one would like to see. Niagara Falls, Canada is an overdone tourist boom town with a surfeit of kitschy stuff (wax museums, casinos) and a lot of hotels and restaurants. Tacky as it may be, it's safe and cheerful. Niagara Falls, New York is a depressing crime-ridden pit. If something costs $1 US in the US and the same thing costs $1.30 US in Canada than you gain nothing from currency conversion. This is the case with a few things (tours offerered from both sides, for example, where the temptation for arbitrage is high) but in general the bottom line price of equivalent food, lodging, etc., is lower on the Canadian side. Now, if you're buying a car... miguel -- Hundreds of travel photos from around the world: http://travel.u.nu/ |
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"nospam" wrote in message ... On Mon, 2 Feb 2004 09:41:25 -0800, "Peter L" wrote: If our hotel is on the Canadian and we do a lot of shopping on the US side is that going to cause a problem with Canadian Customs when we return to our hotel with our goods?. Just regular tourist stuff nothing real costly. I don't understand this question. If you are staying on the Canadian side, you are not going to be driving back and forth between the Canadian side and the US side. So why would you be shopping on the US side and then going back to your hotel? I would think there would be several reasons to go to the US side, unique shops, attractions , landmarks that one would like to see. You are a resident of the US. So why would you drive to Canada, then shuttle back and forth between the 2 countries? Are things more expensive on the Canadian side?, it appears that taxes are a good deal more in Canada. Is it actually going to cost more to eat and stay in Canada? No. Think currency conversion. I understand currency conversion but that wasn't my question. My question do things cost more in Canada, i.e. food and lodging. This is taking into consideration currency conversion. The GST taxes on top of the sales taxes seem to wipe out any advantage gained. I do realize I can probably get a refund on some GST taxes paid but not on things like lunches, dinners, drinks, admissons etc. If something costs $1 US in the US and the same thing costs $1.30 US in Canada than you gain nothing from currency conversion. Charlie I would appreciate any insight. I am also looking for a good written guidebook to the area. Thanks. Charlie |
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If you prefer bed and breakfasts try staying in Niagara-on-the-Lake. They
have some wonderful upscale shops and restaurants without the glitz of Niagara Falls. About a 15 minute drive from the falls. Gail "nospam" wrote in message ... We will be taking our initial visit to this area in late June. We are US residents. I have made reservations on the Canadian side but am having second thoughts about staying there as opposed to the US side. Here are my concerns. If our hotel is on the Canadian and we do a lot of shopping on the US side is that going to cause a problem with Canadian Customs when we return to our hotel with our goods?. Just regular tourist stuff nothing real costly. When we come back home will our purchases made on the US side be considered as coming from Canada and be subject to some sort of tariff?. How much of a hassle timewise and otherwise is it to cross back and forth because of customs? Are things more expensive on the Canadian side?, it appears that taxes are a good deal more in Canada. Is it actually going to cost more to eat and stay in Canada? I would appreciate any insight. I am also looking for a good written guidebook to the area. Thanks. Charlie |
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On Mon, 2 Feb 2004 11:08:47 -0800, "Peter L" w
You are a resident of the US. So why would you drive to Canada, then shuttle back and forth between the 2 countries? I've never been to upper New York state or Canada, so while I'm there I'd like to see both. |
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Gail Sperling wrote:
If you prefer bed and breakfasts try staying in Niagara-on-the-Lake. They have some wonderful upscale shops and restaurants without the glitz of Niagara Falls. About a 15 minute drive from the falls. Gail FINALLY a sensible answer. Gail is correct; neither side of the falls has much to offer. Stay at NOTL, which also has a theatre festival. You can see all there is to see at the Falls in a half day. The Niagara Penninsula has a lot more to offer, and NOTL is the heart of it. Larry -- Larry Finch N 40° 53' 47" W 74° 03' 56" |
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