The local currency is Canadian dollar (CAD) and exchanging money is easy and straight-forward. There are banks and ATMs at every corner, but the best exchange rates seem to when you get cash from your debit card directly. Make sure you check for commission and other fees. All major credit cards are widely accepted, but make sure you have notified your bank you would be abroad and are aware of any fees that the bank may charge you.The opening hours in Halifax are quite standard, most shops and shopping malls would work all week from 9.30 am to 6 pm or 8pm. Some outlets have extended summer hours. Banks and post offices are open 9 am to 5 pm, some of them have extended hours on Friday, are open until midday Saturday as well and are mostly closed on Sundays. There are several national and international bank holidays as well, so make sure you are aware of those before travelling. The tipping culture in Canada is like the one in the USA. Tipping between 15 and 20% is considered normal and the service is excellent as most people working in the service industry receive low wages and rely heavily on tips. Tip between 15 and 20 % at a restaurant if you have received good service – if the service was not at par, talk to the manager, he would 99% resolve the matter for you. Tipping at counter service isn’t expected. Tip housekeepers and bellboys at hotels about 1-2 Canadian dollars per day/per bag. Tip bartenders from 0.50 to 2 CAD per drink, depending on the venue and tip taxi drivers, spa staff and tour guides 10-15% as well.The local time in Halifax Nova Scotia is GMT – 3 hours and the dialling code is 00 1 902.
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