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 Toyota Echo by Bwana_Brown
It was an automatic, without either air conditioning or cruise control (which I missed on those long straight roads!). The trunk was more than ample in size, able to accommodate our three large suitcases (one full of Christmas and birthday gifts) and have room left over.
The gas consumption was excellent (the price was running at about US$0.57 per litre), it was comfortable to drive and its small size made for easy manouevering when we were in downtown Calgary.
Altogether, no complaints at all! Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 LRT by canuckmikeLeave a Comment
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 by jojocan
You can check in 20 minutes before your flight, meaning no waiting around the airport, fly right into the City Centre Airport in Edmonton (if you take the small plane), and they are consistenly cheaper than the other airlines in and around alberta.
The downfall? No peanuts or drinks on the plane!
The upside, besides whats mentioned above? On the little plane (8 people) you always have a window seat!!! Leave a Comment
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 by jojocan
Make sure when you are taking flights with Air Canada that you actually do show up an hour early to book in, or they get quite upset at you!
Also remember, like most large airlines, you have to go through a security check with Air Canada, and they do take away things like nail clippers, files, and anything else that could be used as a weapon! Leave a Comment
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1. Turn signals will give away your next move. A confident Albertan driver avoids using them.
2. Under no circumstance should you maintain a safe distance between you and the car in front of you, because the space will be filled in by somebody else, putting you in an even more dangerous situation.
3. The faster you drive through a red light, the less of a chance you have of getting hit.
4. Warning! Never come to a complete stop at a stop sign. No one expects it and it will result in your being rear-ended.
5. Never get in the way of an older car that needs extensive bodywork, especially with B.C. or Sask, plates. With no insurance, the other operator has nothing to lose.
6. Braking is to be done as hard and late as possible to ensure that your ABS kicks in, giving a vigorous, foot massage as the brake pedal violently pulsates. For those of you without ABS, it's a chance to strengthen your leg muscles.
7. Speed limits are arbitrary figures; given only as a suggestion and are not enforceable in Alberta during rush hour, especially in Calgary.
8. Just because you're in the left lane and have no room to speed up or move over doesn't mean that an Albertan driver flashing his high beams behind you doesn't think he can go faster in your spot.
9. Always brake and rubberneck when you see an accident or even someone changing a tire. This is seen as a sign of respect for the victim.
10. Learn to swerve abruptly without signalling. Alberta is the home of high-speed slalom-driving; thanks to the Department of Public Works, which puts pot-holes in key locations to test drivers' reflexes and keep them alert.
11. It is tradition in Alberta to honk your horn at cars in front of you that do not move three milliseconds after the light turns green.
12. Remember that the goal of every Alberta driver is to get ahead of the pack by whatever means necessary.
13. In Alberta, 'flipping the bird' is considered a polite salute. This gesture should always be returned. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Not really a tip, more of a warning...
Goodluck driving in and around Calgary!!! They have the wierdest system going, that even a map isn't going to help you. Be prepared to get lost!
We had a list of things we wanted to see and do in Calgary and set out to explore, and ended up driving round and round in circles all day. Things on the list we actually saw? NIL. We actually left Calgary early because of the problems we encounted on the road! I'm sure the locals will find this funny, but it is very overwhelming for tourists. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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hi there buddy!! spend a night in Jasper is great and visit lakes around and hike to Whistlers Mountain just above is terrific and time enough in Julyu when days are longer
Icefield parkway towards lake louise aint a long way .. i took around 4 or 5 hours stopping in the main icefield and looking at waterfalls and some other lakes..so spend the second night in Lake louise is absolutelly suggestable, taking a look to morain lake and lake louise or agnes lake.. its really beautifull.. depends on your time i wouldnt go southwards if u have to come back to Edmonton !!
take care !!
happy trails Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 by jojocan
When driving in Alberta, please note - go the speed limit, or higher! Driving below the speed limit, unless in extreme weather conditions, only makes others mad. If you are taking a picture, pull over. Sight seeing, pull over. Do not drive under the speed limit on any of the roads! This includes on highways and in towns!
As well, on highways, and in towns, if you are driving on a two laned road, as in, there are 2 lanes going the same direction, the LEFT lane is for the slow drivers, (ie - driving the speed limit). The RIGHT lane is for everyone else! DO NOT drive in the right lane unless you are prepared to go usually at least 15km's / hr over the speed limit!!!
One other thing, big transport trucks always have the right of way. Do not cut them off, do not slam on your brakes in front of them - they are bigger than you and can't stop quickly. Do not get in their way!!!! Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 Calgary Airport: our Alamo car by vtveen
Through our travel agent in the Netherlands we made a reservation for a car with Alamo-Rent-a-Car. Their service was OK and fast. Be aware your rental period will start at the moment of signing the papers.
After checking the car - never forget to do it seriously to avoid problems when dropping off your car - we could start our round trip through Saskatchewan and Alberta.
I think you really need a car to explore Alberta.
See for rates and cars the website of Alamo Leave a Comment
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 Canada by RedangLeave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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