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maps, websites & brochures   Toronto

maps, websites & brochures, Toronto

 12 Reviews  Toronto.com is the best website if you're looking for information about the city. It lists hundreds of thousands of restaurants, bars, clubs, etc... It shows customer reviews, and has patio guides and... 

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Stanley Park   Vancouver

Stanley Park, Vancouver

 63 Reviews  I was very disappointed that we ran out of time to take the Horse Drawn tour of Stanley park. The cost of this tour was included in our Vancouver card, which we had purchased for sightseeing in... 

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Old Montreal   Montreal

Old Montreal, Montreal

 42 Reviews  At Place d'Armes in Old Montreal the statue of Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve is located. Paul was a French military officer and the founder of Montréal. He was born at February 15, 1612 and left from... 

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Walking around Quebec City   Quebec

Walking around Quebec City, Quebec

 15 Reviews  Get up EARLY and walk around the city for some peaceful views, especially in summer when there are more tourists. I arrived in Quebec in the late afternoon and found the city overrun by school... 

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Skating the Rideau Canal   Ottawa

Skating the Rideau Canal, Ottawa

 10 Reviews  If you can handle the cold, then there's nothing more enjoyable to go skating on the world's longest skating rink, the Rideau Canal. It is usually open for a couple months during the winter months,... 

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Falls at Night   Niagara Falls

Falls at Night, Niagara Falls

 10 Reviews  Enjoy the Falls light show for a fantastic view of the falls. Extremely romantic! The Falls are illuminated every night of the year. Falls illumination schedule 2009 ... May 1 to August 15 9:00 p.m.... 

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Parks/Nature/Gardens   Victoria

Parks/Nature/Gardens, Victoria

 35 Reviews  A lot of people come to Victoria for the flower gardens, especially the Butchart Gardens (which are actually not in Victoria, but are in nearby Brentwood Bay). While it's true that there are certain... 

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Downtown Halifax   Halifax

Downtown Halifax, Halifax

 16 Reviews  VYTAIEMO is an Ukrainian greeting after which a statue is named placed in the Coastal Park opposite the Westin Hotel. It is dedicated to the centenary celebration of the Ukrainian immigrants that... 

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West Edmonton Mall   Edmonton

West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton

 21 Reviews  Here are just a few "facts" about the West Edmonton Mall There are over 800 shops and services under one roof. There are 22 million visitors to the West Edmonton mall each year. West Edmonton Mall... 

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Downtown Calgary   Calgary

Downtown Calgary, Calgary

 13 Reviews  In 1988, Calgary put on a party and invited the world. For a couple of weeks in February1988, the winter Olympians competed and their victories were often celebrated at the Olympic Plaza . These... 

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Downtown Winnipeg   Winnipeg

Downtown Winnipeg, Winnipeg

 5 Reviews  Winnipegers take a lot of pride in the Golden Boy which sits on top of the Legisature Building at the corner of Osborne & Broadway. It was brought down this year because of having been weathered... 

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Banff /Banff Avenue   Banff

Banff /Banff Avenue, Banff

 10 Reviews  I drove from Calgary to Banff last August, and I have a couple tips for you. One thing I wasn't aware of prior to my trip - - Banff is a town within the boundaries of the National Park. Just past... 

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Lakes /Mountains/Rivers.   Banff National Park

Lakes /Mountains/Rivers., Banff National Park

 33 Reviews  every corner you turn, you get a different perspective of Banff National Park. I suggest get a good camera before you embark on this trip! You won't regret it :) I'm glad i had my Nikon. (hmm, the VT... 

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Hikes /Trails   Jasper National Park

Hikes /Trails, Jasper National Park

 6 Reviews  Athabasca Falls and the Abandoned canyon. I can never get enough of waterfalls, and this place was special. I particularly liked the abandoned canyon with the gauged out potholes in the rock. Canyons... 

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Memories & Recollections   London

Memories & Recollections, London

 4 Reviews  Been takin for a ride in of these! My uncle used to be a firefighter for the City of London Fire Department, and i just loved to listen to his 'adventures' when he came back from his shift! And those... 

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1000 Islands   Kingston

1000 Islands, Kingston

 19 Reviews  I found Wasa bread in a small shop in Wolfe Island...definitely did not expect seeing it there. I didn't even think that bread was available outside of Scandinavia (maybe at an Ikea shop), to be... 

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Lake Louise/Fairmont Chateau   Lake Louise

Lake Louise/Fairmont Chateau, Lake Louise

 11 Reviews  Take TransCanada Highway 1 West (also signed as 16th Avenue North heading West) After approximately 1 hour, you will reach the Banff National Park gates where you will be required to pay an entry... 

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Rural Settings   Prince Edward Island

Rural Settings, Prince Edward Island

 5 Reviews  The contrast of the red soil and the greenery (in summer) and ocean is really intense and should be seen. Overflowing with great blue herons - try near Charlottetowns Victoria park. Sometimes seals... 

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CN tower   Toronto

CN tower, Toronto

 46 Reviews  Visit the CN Tower the world's tallest free-standing structure. There is an observation deck at 335 m and a skypod at 447 m. On a clear day you have a beautiful view to the Toronto Islands and to the... 

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Downtown Vancouver   Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver

 21 Reviews  Need a rest from museums and sundry sightseeing? Then pop down to Robson Square on Sunday Afternoon at 3pm for the Salsa classes, beginners from 3pm and Latin Dance from 5 pm. We came across it by... 

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Ste-Catherine street   Montreal

Ste-Catherine street, Montreal

 8 Reviews  I found these 3 performers while walking on Ste-Catherine street. Picture 1 is the first musician I noticed. He was playing something looking like Spanish "castañuelas" (but not quite) and hitting... 

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Chateau Frontenac   Quebec

Chateau Frontenac, Quebec

 10 Reviews  YOU SHOULD LEARN THE HISTORY OF THIS HISTORICAL SITE VISIT THE CITY AND OLD QUEBEC. A Picture of the CHATEAU FRONTENAC HOTEL IN QUEBEC CITY (ONE OF THE MANY IN THE CANADIAN PACIFIC CHAIN OF HOTELS).... 

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Parliament Hill   Ottawa

Parliament Hill, Ottawa

 32 Reviews  The Canadian Centennial was a year long celebration held in 1967 when Canada celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. This monument was created on Jan 1967 to mark the beginning... 

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General Falls Tips   Niagara Falls

General Falls Tips, Niagara Falls

 18 Reviews  We just returned from Niagara Falls Canada, had a wonderful time and learned a few things. It isn’t necessary to exchange your USA dollars for Canadian dollars as we didn’t find a single business that... 

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Inner Harbour   Victoria

Inner Harbour, Victoria

 13 Reviews  Victoria's tubby little harbour ferries really tickled my fancy when I was there. These cool little vessels chug around the inner harbour providing a type of water bus service between dedicated... 

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room and board in exchange for a few hours work

by twinpope

On a day in July I was blessed with a ticket to Canada from my Family for 6 months. Now I always found myself drawn to the road but never had the courage or know how to start. So with the opportunity to start my travels in Canada for six months this seemed to be a perfect place to start.The only problem being income, I mean it's great having a ticket to a place I could have only dreamed of visiting but how could I afford to stay there for so long? so I started my search for cheap accommodation and by accident came across a website that offered room and board in exchange for 4-5 hours work a day. Which seemed fair, so I posted an ad and within 24 hours had a reply from a host willing to take me in so I accepted. and my dream became a reality as I could now have a place to stay and not having to worry about rent and food in my expenses (which helped a lot).So now thanks to this website...

driving

by whitso

Thank you to all the people who answered re the driving conditions in MarchWe are also visiting Canada in March 09 drinving from Vancouver to Calgary We have driven this route before but in September. We were thinking of renting 2 people movers as there are 9 of us. Would people mover be a suitable choice of vehicle if it had winter tyres on it.Thank you

MPH vs KPH

by davecallahan

Most American cars now have concentric scales on the speedometer. One is for MPH (miles per hour) and the other is KPH (kilometers per hour). When you are in Canada and the speed limit sign says 60, that is in KPH and that is about 40 MPH (120kph is 75mph). When the local police are doing radar checks on the highway, believe me, that KPH to MPH conversion makes a big difference between getting a ticket and not getting one. ("Sorry officer, I was looking at the wrong scale" doesn't work at all with the Canadian police).

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Unpredictable Weather - Dress for all seasons !

by MichaelFalk1969

It was almost impossible to rely on the weather forecast in British Columbia (especially Vancouver Island) or Alberta. The weather would change several times within a day, a clear sky in the morning did not rule out overcast sky and rain in the afternoon and vice versa. Even locations within 30 km range could have totally different weather conditions, as we found out. So always pack suitable clothing for all kinds of weather and be prepared for quick weather changes, especially on Vancouver Island and in the Rockies.Furthermore, if your mind is set on visiting Lake Louise or Maligne Lake, plan in several days stay in Banff or Jasper and leave some flexibility in your schedule. These sights are best enjoyed in fine weather, and if you have only one day in jour time table reserved, there is the risk that it might be a rainy day.

Driving during winter in the Rockies

by verovero

With winter tires you will be fine... You don't need chains, and even worse, chains are sometimes illegal on roads because it breaks the road. When you rent a car, make sure you ask for winter tires, although on the west coast, they might have only 4 seasons tires has they rarely have snow. I did the highway through the Rocky mountains many times during winter period through Banff, etc... and I never hit some snow, but you might get some. People on the west coast are pretty nervous about driving in snow as they rarely get some, so they might dangerous drivers into those conditions, I think you should be more scare of other drivers then yourself if you are being careful to not go too fast. You should try to rent a manual car (if possible). If you slide on snow, it is practical to downshift instead of breaking to get slower without sliding (when you feel that you are loosing the control,...

Work permit for Canada

by elifrana

Yes Canada is exteremly picky giving even a regular tourist visa.You must prove that you won't stay in Canada as a refugee. That's what they are afraid of. I don't know if you are single. Single man from middle east and asia considered as potential refugees.Give them copies of property/land/car etc. you own and your income in India. You have to convince them that you won't stay in Canada but you will go back to India. If you are married and have children give their ID's. Or like advise and prove them you have old parents in India and you are the only person to take care of them so you will go back and no intention to stay in Canada etc.If you are being employed by a Canadian company they must invite you and say your skills are needed in Canada and no one in Canada has your special skills to do the job.This may take months before you hear anything from them...Itir

Ottawa

by traveldave

As Canada's capital, Ottawa is naturally a center of government. However, high-tech industries and tourism are also important aspects of the city's economy. Because it is on the border between English-speaking Ontario and French-speaking Quebec, Ottawa is the most bilingual city in Canada.Ottawa dates from 1800, when Philemon Wright established a small settlement on a 165-foot (50-meter) bluff at the confluence of the Ottawa, Rideau, and Gatineau rivers. The site was chosen as a convenient place from which to ship timber to Quebec City. The new settlement was called Bytown, after Colonel John By.In 1855, Bytown was chosen by Queen Victoria to be the capital of the United Provinces of Canada. There had been a bitter rivalry between English-speaking Toronto and French-speaking Montreal over which should become the capital of the new nation. Bytown represented a compromise because it was on...

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Cheap Travel in Canada

by davesmaller

Canada can be extremely expensive to travel across!!! But there is a way to drive very cheaply ... if you like driving, http://www.hittheroad.ca might be able to put you in the drivers seat FOR FREE! This site brokers vehicle delivery or driveaways. hittheroad.ca

Cold, cold, warm & cold again

by janika

Cold, cold, warm, hot & humid & cold again. This is how I would best describe the four seasons in Canada. For most part of the country we have extreme cold in the winter time and rainy, wet summer. Not to mention the humidity. A little dryer in Alberta and the prairies. Should of placed this tip under dangers and warnings, but I figured when you come here, you kind of expect such weather. It is highly recommended that you dress in layers when coming here in winter, from other countries. Many folks heard of the Canadian, cold weather here or read it somewhere, but never actually experienced it in real life. For us locals it is normal and we are familiar with this brutal weather during the winter months, especially in January and February. For most part of the country winter hits hard and stays long, except for BC. British Columbia is the only province at the west coast without a white...

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VICs

by King_Golo

VICs are Visitor Information Centres and definitely the best source to obtain information for your trip. Every little town has its own VIC which is usually perfectly equipped with literally hundreds of brochures about the region, its sights and accommodations. Nearly all the staff of the VICs I visited was well-trained and could answer even the most unusual questions. Especially in the smaller towns and villages, the VIC is also the place to go to if you need to check your mail or update your VT pages - free Internet is often available.

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Top 3 Hotels in Canada

Residence Inn Toronto Downtown / Entertainment District  Toronto

 4 Reviews and 508 Opinions  I like it really much. Very clean, personnel was very professional, the suites are like a real home... 

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Opus Hotel  Vancouver

 5 Reviews and 653 Opinions  A contemporary hotel located in the very cosmopolitan Yaletown. Top-notch service from a very... 

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Le Square Phillips Hotel  Montreal

 5 Reviews and 696 Opinions  The stay was unremarkable. The hotel was drab. Dark, old, office building appearance. Our bedroom... 

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Q:  Hi, I'm traveling to Vancouver next week, and I wondered if anyone knows whether there might be a problem with withdrawing... 

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