Canadian Dollar (CAD) converter
Convert prices between the Canadian Dollar and major currencies. Rates use indicative 2026 mid-market values — verify with your bank before exchanging.
Typical prices in Vancouver
Real prices Vancouver travelers face — see your currency live as you change the converter above.
About the Canadian Dollar
The Canadian Dollar (CAD, often written C$ or just $ locally) is divided into 100 cents. Vancouver, and Canada generally, is a largely cashless society — tap-to-pay works almost everywhere, including transit, cafés and market stalls. USD is not widely accepted at face value; always pay in CAD.
How to pay in Vancouver
Cards (tap, chip or Apple/Google Pay) are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis, food trucks and the Compass Card vending machines. Carry a small amount of cash for the rare exception (some food trucks, street vendors, tips). ATMs are widely available; a foreign-transaction-fee-free card will save you money over a multi-day trip. For full guidance, see our complete Vancouver budget guide. See our complete Vancouver budget guide.