I was thinking of investing in Gold Coin/s. (Canadian Maple). I came across this webpage on the steps to buy in Canada.

http://www.garamchai.com/goldInvest.htm

Anyone here have any experience with buying at Scotiabank? What about desi jewellers?

Go for Scotiabank Gold Certificates

http://www.scotiabank.com/cda/content/0,1608,CID6054_LIDen,00.html

Scotia Plaza in Toronto downtown sells gold (Bars and Coins). You'll need two pieces of ID. Current gold spot price is available here: http://www.kitco.com/charts/livegold.html

Scotia charges additional handling and bar fee above the spot price 5$ and 10$/oz

Gold is priced in USD.

Is it a good time to invest in Gold in USD.
If I remember correctly..gold was around $700 in Nov 2007 and now it is $925.
Is it advicable to buy gold here (brick or coin)to take back to India and get it made there.