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Postby GinSoakedGirl » Sun May 13, 2012 10:11 am

Perhaps it's the fabulous stories I've heard from my friends and relatives who live over there, perhaps it's the episodes of Due South I have on series record, I dunno. But I REALLY want to go to Canada. Any Canadians got any suggestions as to must see places in your lovely looking country?
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Re: Canada

Postby Judge » Sun May 13, 2012 10:17 am

Rochester, New York. It's mostly like Canadia anyway. Good drinking places there.
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Re: Canada

Postby GinSoakedGirl » Sun May 13, 2012 10:23 am

I want to see mountains and proper snow and moose and bears. Y'know, through binoculars or something. My Canadian uncle is so proud of being Canadian but in such a quiet and modest way that I want to check it out for myself. My English aunt who emigrated out there says she wouldn't dream of coming back here. I don't think I've ever heard anything but good stuff about Canada. Although one day I'll go to America as well. You all look like you're having a gay old time too. In the best possible way of course.
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Re: Canada

Postby tomodon » Sun May 13, 2012 10:50 am

Canada is the most beautiful country in the world. This is a statement of fact!

I would recommend flying in to Vancouver then going to Banff - stopping off at Kamloops or Revelstoke overnight. THen up to Jasper which is smaller than Banff but amazing scenery and you'll defo see a few bears around there. Back to Vancouver and - if you have time - over to Vancouver Island to go to Victoria and up to Tofino to see the whales and have a few drinks on the beach.

Wow, sound like the Canadian Tourist Board there! Nah, but honestly Ginny - you'll love it in Canada. Make sure ya do it!
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Re: Canada

Postby GinSoakedGirl » Sun May 13, 2012 11:00 am

Sounds brilliant! I'd have to go to Ottawa too to visit the family but after that it'd be bears and mountains - yay!
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Re: Canada

Postby tomodon » Sun May 13, 2012 11:34 am

Nice one Ginny! You'll have a great time. Westjet do some fairly reasonable flights around the place so I would defo recommend going to the west coast. Lahey and a few of the Ontario boys can recommend beers whilst you're there - have a great time & post pics!
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Re: Canada

Postby JimLahey » Sun May 13, 2012 12:43 pm

The route and places Tomodon recommended are great! Travel by car, it'll take a bit longer but you'll get to see so much wildlife, huge mountains, lakes... I fuckin' love it here.
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Re: Canada

Postby Mr Boozificator » Sun May 13, 2012 12:49 pm

Ok now I'm burning with envy.
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Re: Canada

Postby JimLahey » Sun May 13, 2012 12:52 pm

Don't worry Boozi, liquor prices are through the roof.
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Re: Canada

Postby Wingman » Sun May 13, 2012 2:02 pm

JimLahey wrote:The route and places Tomodon recommended are great! Travel by car, it'll take a bit longer but you'll get to see so much wildlife, huge mountains, lakes... .


yeah, if you're looking for mountains, that itinerary is hard to beat. getting over to ottowa will show you a bit more of the country. if you have the chance, the maritimes are great too, but being from the iles, probably less new to you.

enjoy our largest national park!
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Re: Canada

Postby frankennietzsche » Sun May 13, 2012 10:02 pm

I enjoyed Toronto immensely, when I visited. I recommend it.
I would really like to atttend the Calgary Stampede, one day. Also, in western Ontario, there is a city/town/municipality called "Pickle Crow".
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Re: Canada

Postby beerkegbilly » Sun May 13, 2012 10:44 pm

I want to go to Canada.
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Re: Canada

Postby Wingman » Mon May 14, 2012 9:48 am

toronto is possibly the best city on the continent. certainly in the top 5.

take some granola; if you're real still, a canadian will come up and eat right out of your hand!
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Re: Canada

Postby Mr Boozificator » Mon May 14, 2012 10:10 am

Wingman wrote:toronto is possibly the best city on the continent. certainly in the top 5.

take some granola; if you're real still, a canadian will come up and eat right out of your hand!

Wingman, you like that joke way too much.
Also, it is clear that you have never been to Elmwood, Farmington or Crawfordsville (city of Ben Hur).
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Re: Canada

Postby peetie44 » Mon May 14, 2012 12:49 pm

Sudbury/Ontario in January is always nice... {;^)>

Seriously, there are SO many things to do/see in Canada that I don't know where to begin...but if you can, go to Quebec City/Quebec and St John's/Newfoundland.
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