Travelers check is the easiest right ?rvp_deltario said:No Pro bud, most of the info I have is actually from this forum only and rest thanks to Google.
On forex, when you get cash, try to reach out to the mediul level forex operators and not banks as banks have fixed and high conversion fees. The other ones are flexible and will help you get the most of your INR. Get the recenly released polymer notes. Get a bill for you transaction with them. Dont try to save cost there. The below link will help you understand how to identify the currency.
http://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/
TC , Travel Card , Canadian bank account(taked 3-6 weeks to be up and running).
The above 3 are in order of their ease to procure and high to low order for the associated handling fees they attract.
So the choice is your's, how much you willing to run around will help you ascertain which one to go for
How can we open Canadian Bank account from India ?