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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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Royal Visit (Date October 6, 2002) - Victoria

by sunnywong

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive at the Parliament Buildings: 2:30 p.m. PDT

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Royal Visit (Date October 6, 2002) - Victoria

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Sunday service at Christ Church Cathedral: 11:25 a.m. PDT

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Royal Visit (Date October 4, 2002) - Victoria

by sunnywong

Arrival in Victoria, B.C. 4:50 p.m. PDT

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Royal Visit (Date October 4, 2002) - Iqaluit

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Visit to the Sculpture Garden: 2:05 EDT

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Royal Visit (Date October 4, 2002) - Iqaluit

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Official arrival and welcome to Canada in Iqaluit, Nunavut: 12 p.m. EDTNunavut is a new established territory of Canada.

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2002 Royal Visit (Oct. 4-15, 2002) of Canada

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The Queen's 11-day tour of Canada this fall (Oct. 4-15) in celebration of the Golden Jubilee. This tour of Canada marks her 21st visit during her reign as Queen.

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Manitoba.... continued

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ManitobaPopulation : 1,117,000Capital : Winnipeg Highest point : 832 metres (2,729 ft.) Baldy Mountain

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New Brunswick..... continued

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New BrunswickPopulation : 741,000 Area : 73,431 sq.km. ( 28,354 sq.mi) Capital : Fredericton Highest point : 820 metres (2,690 ft.)Mount Carleton

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Maple leaves

by dtamas

A trip to Canada in the autumn would worth it even if only the maple trees would be there. The awesome bright colors of the maple leaves are just unforgettable.

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You must go to Jasper and...

by soonerboomer

You must go to Jasper and visit the glaciers. In addition, you have to see Moraine Lake. It is absolutely one in a million.

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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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A: The only issue that you may run into is trying to withdraw money from a machine that is not part of the Visa network. Most Canadian banks are on this network; the only... 

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