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06-16-2004, 5:16am
Banking: ATM's are available in convenience Stores many open 24 hours which take all Credit and the new Maestro debit cards. Usual charge for cash.
Prices: A typical full main course of Steak - the dearest thing on the menu will cost between $18 to $20 Canadian or less in Timmins. Please check on current conversion rates for your local currency prices.
Pasta and Salad meals are normally $14-$16 Canadian. Soft Drinks are $1.50c to $.2.25c depending on the Time of day and if it is a weekend or not.
For those on a Buget, you can eat really well at Subway and other convenience shops, for less than $10.00 Canadian a day, most open 7am until 4am or 24 hours. Poutine and Pizza a must while in town.
Motel/Hotel prices per night $58 to $75 Dollars Canadian
B & B $20 to $35
Taverns $70 to $80 Dollars Canadian per WEEK but only ONE Star.
Bus $1.00 to $2.50 for Timmins Square (major shopping centre)
Taxi from Days Inn $2.50c min fare (South Porcupine $16.00)
Internet most Motels are FREE but own laptops required. Don't forget your USB leads and charger.
Wireless Intenet Days Inn check with reception on current prices. For those who can't be bothered humping a laptop around the world, Timmins Web is a must, all Shania's Fans end up there. You have to meet Teri and George! Internet on there PC's only $5.00 per hour, Coffee voluntary donation 0.25c recommended. Soft Drinks $1.50c change given. George's Coffee T.B.A. It will cure jet lag and life it's self! :eek:
Beer $2.25c for bottle 330 ml or 12 ounce prices rise after 7pm to $3.25c Pint 500ml or 20 ounce $4.25c Wine 125ml $2.50c or less Spirits/Shots $2.50c or less. Prices rise after 7pm and at weekends check with server. Tips no recommended level, but if you get good service, tip as a guide.
Dress Code, Smart Informal. Tavern Hours 11am - 2am 7 days most do finger food, most popular for under 30's is the Attic next to Amigo's - all ages Nikki's Sports Gallery Days Inn.
Smoking: Non smoking rooms available ask when booking in all Motels and Hotels. You can Smoke in all Bars and Taverns :( but all formal eating places are smoke free :) All public places are smoke free :) Smoking in Cars and outside on the Pavements is allowed.
Newest eating place: Mondeo's, so busy did not get a seat when I went! Food looked very good, nice bar. Cant remember where it was, but $12.00 Taxi Ride from downtown Timmins.
Downtown area is safe, well lit and very well policed.
Weather, Like Scotland only in August hotter and more humid. (18 to 31 deg C) Pack for all Seasons as even in August it can be cool and wet! Bugs can be a problem, especially on the Gold Mine Tour and anyplace outside the downtown core.
English is Universal, speaking French is a big plus and recommended. Ecosse Rules :cool: (and Finnland too ;) )
Prices: A typical full main course of Steak - the dearest thing on the menu will cost between $18 to $20 Canadian or less in Timmins. Please check on current conversion rates for your local currency prices.
Pasta and Salad meals are normally $14-$16 Canadian. Soft Drinks are $1.50c to $.2.25c depending on the Time of day and if it is a weekend or not.
For those on a Buget, you can eat really well at Subway and other convenience shops, for less than $10.00 Canadian a day, most open 7am until 4am or 24 hours. Poutine and Pizza a must while in town.
Motel/Hotel prices per night $58 to $75 Dollars Canadian
B & B $20 to $35
Taverns $70 to $80 Dollars Canadian per WEEK but only ONE Star.
Bus $1.00 to $2.50 for Timmins Square (major shopping centre)
Taxi from Days Inn $2.50c min fare (South Porcupine $16.00)
Internet most Motels are FREE but own laptops required. Don't forget your USB leads and charger.
Wireless Intenet Days Inn check with reception on current prices. For those who can't be bothered humping a laptop around the world, Timmins Web is a must, all Shania's Fans end up there. You have to meet Teri and George! Internet on there PC's only $5.00 per hour, Coffee voluntary donation 0.25c recommended. Soft Drinks $1.50c change given. George's Coffee T.B.A. It will cure jet lag and life it's self! :eek:
Beer $2.25c for bottle 330 ml or 12 ounce prices rise after 7pm to $3.25c Pint 500ml or 20 ounce $4.25c Wine 125ml $2.50c or less Spirits/Shots $2.50c or less. Prices rise after 7pm and at weekends check with server. Tips no recommended level, but if you get good service, tip as a guide.
Dress Code, Smart Informal. Tavern Hours 11am - 2am 7 days most do finger food, most popular for under 30's is the Attic next to Amigo's - all ages Nikki's Sports Gallery Days Inn.
Smoking: Non smoking rooms available ask when booking in all Motels and Hotels. You can Smoke in all Bars and Taverns :( but all formal eating places are smoke free :) All public places are smoke free :) Smoking in Cars and outside on the Pavements is allowed.
Newest eating place: Mondeo's, so busy did not get a seat when I went! Food looked very good, nice bar. Cant remember where it was, but $12.00 Taxi Ride from downtown Timmins.
Downtown area is safe, well lit and very well policed.
Weather, Like Scotland only in August hotter and more humid. (18 to 31 deg C) Pack for all Seasons as even in August it can be cool and wet! Bugs can be a problem, especially on the Gold Mine Tour and anyplace outside the downtown core.
English is Universal, speaking French is a big plus and recommended. Ecosse Rules :cool: (and Finnland too ;) )