Non residents pay more?
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I'm not saying anything is reasonable. I'm just guessing at possible justification they might provide if asked why they charge non-residents more for entry.agc said:
EDIT: I guess I did say it was reasonable in my first post. Poor choice of words. As I said, I'm just guessing possible explanations.
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jwtg said:
:sarcasm: It's simple really, Quebec does not want outsiders in their province unless your ready to give them outrageous amounts of money and when you're done, get your ass out and mind your business.
It comes from years of conditioning and gene alteration, caused by the constant flow of federal appeasment dollars whenever they start crying in their crib.
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For a single-entry/day admission?--Absolutely not, and I don't see how they can justify it. If anything, there should be discounted prices for travelers in order to attract more tourism. For example, as inflated as prices are for tourist attractions in Niagara Falls, there are certain discount packages available only to non-residents. (Still expensive, of course, but it's something.) Granted, the Biodome doesn't attract the same level of traffic as the Falls...all the greater reason for them to show their appreciation to their out-of-town patrons. If they want to have a season's pass/multiple entry pass at a discounted price, that makes sense in order to cater to local residents who may want to come more frequently. But not a standard admission price.
Some attractions I've had the pleasure of visiting are LaRonde, Vancouver Aquarium, Ontario Science Centre, various museums country-wide, Canada's Wonderland, Marineland, practically everything there is to do and see in Niagara Falls and Toronto, tons of outdoor physical activities across the country (i.e. skiing/boarding) and that's just getting started. None of these locations charge a separate price for non-residents of the province. (At least not the ones I visited...)
Some attractions I've had the pleasure of visiting are LaRonde, Vancouver Aquarium, Ontario Science Centre, various museums country-wide, Canada's Wonderland, Marineland, practically everything there is to do and see in Niagara Falls and Toronto, tons of outdoor physical activities across the country (i.e. skiing/boarding) and that's just getting started. None of these locations charge a separate price for non-residents of the province. (At least not the ones I visited...)
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Lets get the facts straight, first.
The actual admission prices for adults today at the biodome are: Regular: $17.75, resident of Quebec, with proof, $15.00 and holder of an Acces-Montreal card, $11.00.
The Biodome is owned and operated by the City of Montreal - not the provincial government - and it alone decides on its fare structure.
As the biodome has numerous special exhibitions every year and various seasonal special activities relating to the normal life cycle of the animals in the four habitats represented at the dome, I think it is normal for rebates such as the ones appearing above to exist: Out of province tourist are likely to come only once or twice while it is reasonable to think that residents of Montreal (the only ones allowed to get an Acces-Montreal card), may want to come frequently to view these various exhibitions and specials, and residents from alittle further out (the suburbs) may also want to come more frequently. Encouraging these more frequent visits through fare structure is quite reasonable.
The actual admission prices for adults today at the biodome are: Regular: $17.75, resident of Quebec, with proof, $15.00 and holder of an Acces-Montreal card, $11.00.
The Biodome is owned and operated by the City of Montreal - not the provincial government - and it alone decides on its fare structure.
As the biodome has numerous special exhibitions every year and various seasonal special activities relating to the normal life cycle of the animals in the four habitats represented at the dome, I think it is normal for rebates such as the ones appearing above to exist: Out of province tourist are likely to come only once or twice while it is reasonable to think that residents of Montreal (the only ones allowed to get an Acces-Montreal card), may want to come frequently to view these various exhibitions and specials, and residents from alittle further out (the suburbs) may also want to come more frequently. Encouraging these more frequent visits through fare structure is quite reasonable.
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I do not know what is this "Biodome" that is spoken of, who is the owner or operator, whether it is a worthwhile attraction or if there is adequate value for the entry fee charged (either resident or non-resident). Frankly, I don't care. However, is the mini-tempest in a teapot that has erupted here solely due to having different rates of admission depending on arbitrary criteria or does the fact that one of the criterion is "Quebecness" have anything to do with the outrage?
Arbitrary criteria for differing admission fees (or any range of charges) are nothing new and could be imposed for any number of reasons. While I don't recall anything touristically similar elsewhere in Canada (though visiting non-Canadians are often charged greater fees for the exact same medical services), I have paid more than locals at a number of venues in other countries - usually (but not necessarily) where the standard of living is considerably lower. I've also taken advantage of discounts for being (or at least having identification that claimed I was) a student, a soldier, a Canadian, a tourist, married, and a senior (this one I vociferously refute . . . but since the sign at that particular Sears granted "senior" status at age 55, I took advantage of the seniors' day discount).
Arbitrary criteria for differing admission fees (or any range of charges) are nothing new and could be imposed for any number of reasons. While I don't recall anything touristically similar elsewhere in Canada (though visiting non-Canadians are often charged greater fees for the exact same medical services), I have paid more than locals at a number of venues in other countries - usually (but not necessarily) where the standard of living is considerably lower. I've also taken advantage of discounts for being (or at least having identification that claimed I was) a student, a soldier, a Canadian, a tourist, married, and a senior (this one I vociferously refute . . . but since the sign at that particular Sears granted "senior" status at age 55, I took advantage of the seniors' day discount).
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A lot of attractions in Florida have lower prices for Florida residents. Significantly lower, not just a buck or two. And I'm sure it's not unique to Florida, that's just the situation that comes to mind. I've heard rumour of restaurants that have two sets of menus - one for the tourists and one for the locals.
Combination of encouraging locals to visit the Biodome, and the fact that their taxes subsidize it, I guess. Doesn't worry me in the least.
Combination of encouraging locals to visit the Biodome, and the fact that their taxes subsidize it, I guess. Doesn't worry me in the least.
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The Biodome is the old Velodrome, part of the 1970s corruption in construction scandal in Montreal (aka the '76 Olympics).
Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose...
Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose...
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When looked up at the wall after being told it cost us more I seen a board with various admission prices. One was $26 for Quebec residents and $31 for non-residents. I was so disgusted Iddidn't try and translate the specific services it encompassed.
Even at a difference of $2.75 if they have 250 "guests" a day that's roughly over $20,600 a month extra.
It's not the dollar value that irks me so much though.
Would Ottawa get away with charging Ontario residents a different price than people who lived in hull? I doubt it.
Or Canadians paying a lower price than travelers from another country?
Maybe it's normal and accepted but just strikes me as weird because I don't travel much (cf members after all get in the war museum free)
Either way I guess our citizens from Quebec shouldn't complain when they go to Vermont and get hit with the french tax then.
Even at a difference of $2.75 if they have 250 "guests" a day that's roughly over $20,600 a month extra.
It's not the dollar value that irks me so much though.
Would Ottawa get away with charging Ontario residents a different price than people who lived in hull? I doubt it.
Or Canadians paying a lower price than travelers from another country?
Maybe it's normal and accepted but just strikes me as weird because I don't travel much (cf members after all get in the war museum free)
Either way I guess our citizens from Quebec shouldn't complain when they go to Vermont and get hit with the french tax then.
Blackadder1916 said:
At first, this made me rethink whether or not I thought there was a problem. But then the OP made me think that, if Ontario (especially Ottawa!) charged extra for touristy things, wouldn't all the Hull/Gatineau residents, and all those frequent visitors (not to mention workers) to Ottawa from Quebec throw a fit? I'm sure they would! Why should it be any different that Quebec does it to residents of another province? It's 2 hours between Ottawa and Montreal, plenty of people make day trips. I'm sure Montreal residents wouldn't be thrilled about paying extra for something in Ottawa.
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