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aaron
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 Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 10:24 am Post subject: Favorite places in Canada |
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Owing to the popularity of the 'favorite places in the UK' thread over at the UK & Ireland forum, I thought we should have something similar on each regional forum.
So... what are your favorite places in Canada, and why?
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| Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:55 pm Post subject: Favorite places in Canada |
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Well Tofino, BC is definately up there...otherwise Nelson, BC is a fantastic town that offers the outdoor enthusiast pretty much everything from great biking in the summer to great skiing in the winter...
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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I really like Calgary and that it is so close to the mountains.
Like last weekend just op and down to jasper and seeing lots of wildlife on the way (including a mom grizzly bear with two cubs at 5 meters distance)
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| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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 The Little bit of Canada I have seen, my favourite place would have to be Vancouver. close to skiing, not as cold as most of Canada, and loads of places to see and different actvities to do.
The little flower baskets around the lamp posts in summer really appeal to me too.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:22 am Post subject: |
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I live in Michigan so have spent a lot of time in Canada over the years. Some of my favorite places include
Old Montreal
Old Quebec City
(these two are a lot like Europe)
Algonquin Park in Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Gros Morn National Park (Newfoundland)
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:10 am Post subject: |
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havent seen anything about Alongquin National park, but given that all of your other options are places I also really really want to see in canada, I think your list is one i totally agree with.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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Algonquin park, is a massive provincial park in Ontario. There isn't a lot there in the way of tourist attractions. However the camping is excellent, its teaming with wildlife and their are many many hiking trails for every skill level. If you are outdoors(wo)man Algonquin is worth the visit.
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| Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:08 am Post subject: |
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The Okanagan Valley in BC as it's a 4 season playground! The winters aren't as harsh as some areas of Canada, but there are several local ski resorts that offer good bases & lots of powder snow. In the summer months, the area certainly lives up to it's semi-arid status and delivers lots of sunshine. It's an area that doesn't see a lot of annual rainfall.
Osoyoos, at the most southern part of the valley, has the distinction of being Canada's desert community. Okanagan Lake (home of Ogopogo - think Nessie) supposedly is the second deepest lake in the world and provides all sorts of water activities. As well, you'll find more golf courses than you can shake a stick at (or would club be more appropriate?!) If you enjoy wine, an abundance of wineries to tour and sample wines should keep you busy. Orchards aren't as predominate as in past years, but all sorts of fruit is still harvested throughout the valley.
Kelowna, the largest city in the valley, has won the Communities in Bloom contest in past and the evidence as to why can be seen throughout the city. A new floating bridge is presently being built along side the old one and will, hopefully, alleviate some of the traffic entering Kelowna!
All in all.... a beautiful area to enjoy a vacation! |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 1:00 am Post subject: |
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For me summers in Kelowna get way to hot. But at least they have great Pizza out there if you ever go to Kelowna go try out OK Pizza 
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| Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:43 am Post subject: Whistler Ski Resort - BC Canada |
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Whistler is one of Canada's best places to visit. The village is really nice and the mountains are great. There is so much to do here all year round.
The skiing this year is looking real good. Here are some pics from this weekends opening day:
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:09 am Post subject: |
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Hey,
My favorits are:
Burton BC, (camp along the lake!)
Lake Louise (from the top, so not between 10.000 chinese tourist!)
Eastend SK (near the Cypres hills)
Waterton lake NP (not so crowded and nature is perfect!!)
Haven't seen all of Canada yet so i might extend this list!!
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| Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:59 am Post subject: |
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| I can agree on the Canadian Rockies it's a really large area with a lot of nice places to ski, if you like skiing. |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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My only visit to Canada so far has been across the border at Niagara Falls, but the views are so much better there.
But there are some specific places in Canada that I would like to visit.
One is Nova Scotia, first to Halifax and then a trip to Oak Island. I read about the "Money Pit" on Oak Island as a 11 year old boy in 1966 and would like to see it for myself, even if it is only a hole in the ground.
I also want to ride the Rocky Mountaineer train through the Canadian Rockies. |
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:32 am Post subject: |
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| Renark the Wanderer wrote: |
But there are some specific places in Canada that I would like to visit.
One is Nova Scotia, first to Halifax and then a trip to Oak Island. I read about the "Money Pit" on Oak Island as a 11 year old boy in 1966 and would like to see it for myself, even if it is only a hole in the ground.
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Hi Renark,
If you are thinking of visiting Halifax and Oak Island then I would suggest you perhaps try to be at Oak Island next year between June 20-22. That is when the now annual "Explore Oak Island Days" falls in 2008 and there should be public tours again that weekend. I've gone the past 3 summers and have been all over the storied island. The Money Pit itself is not much to see but there's a certain feeling you get just being on the island and knowing that its the site of the world's longest running treasure hunt. I would also suggest visiting historic Lunenburg which is only about a 15 minute drive from Oak Island. Its arguably the most beautiful town in Canada. I don't know if you've heard but digging will resume again on Oak Island very soon after more than 12 years of dormancy so next summer could be an exciting time to visit!
In terms of places in Canada to visit, I've really only been east of Toronto. Toronto itself is probably the best city in Canada for sporting events, dance clubs, multicultural festivals and so on but its not big on beautiful natural scenery like northern Ontario (including Algonquin Park) or British Columbia.
Being more of a history buff I love old cities/towns like old Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax and Annapolis Royal (Nova Scotia). I'd also love to visit Newfoundland some day, which has the oldest cities/towns in all of Canada.
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| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Banff and Jasper area, comfort but also great hikes and scenery! |
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