Weak Loonie Straining Your Travel Budget? How to Still Take the Trip and Save Money

Weak Loonie Straining Your Travel Budget? How to Still Take the Trip and Save Money
Canadian dollar coins, or loonies, are displayed on a map of North America in Montreal in a photo illustration, on Jan. 9, 2014. The Canadian Press/Paul Chiasson
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For the past few years, Julia Wilson and her mom have planned an annual weekend getaway to New York City for her November birthday that’s typically packed with dinner reservations and shopping.

But Wilson said this year’s celebrations to mark turning 28-years-old were somewhat dulled. Like many Canadians venturing across the border, she said the exchange rate meant having to make budget-conscious decisions on how to spend her money.