Canada Experience

Will Get Wet...May Get Soaked

Advantages: Lots of different attractions
Disadvantages: A bit downmarket in places

Niagara has long been on my 'to do' list, so I was happy for my departure from Mexico to coincide with a stop-over in Toronto and, thus, a trip to the falls. I was lucky to be taken there by a friend I made on my Christmas tour of Costa Rica. As Toronto residents for about 6 years, she and her mother had been there before, but not for some time, and were happy to return. I had originally planned to take a one-day guided tour from Toronto, which would ...
...round the tower and onto Niagara Parkway where I could finally hear, if still not see, the falls. We passed the Casino, and then stumbled upon the 'Falls and Firkin' which I just had to take a picture of - those firkins get everywhere! There is a walkway that takes you to the incline railway for access to the lower level, and though it takes barely a minute (57 seconds, in fact), I was very happy to go on this since I'm a sucker for any kind of funicular ...

zoe_page 29.08.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Niagara Falls (Canada)

A Rockie town

Advantages: Popular town in winter and summer
Disadvantages: Expensive and loads of tourista

Banff in Alberta, Canada is set in the heart of the Banff National Park, surrounded with the Rocky Mountains, some of which are Sulphur mountains, Mount Rundle, Mount Norquay and Cascade Mountain. It is popular both summer and winter, and some of the hotels make provision for storing skis and snowboards. There are many restaurants with all tastes catered for, and for those who haven't tired themselves out touring the surrounding countryside there ...
...to the TransCanada Highway, between Banff and Lake Louise. There are lots of shops encouraging you to spend your dollars, tempting fudges, warm clothing for exploring the mountains, sports equipment, designer bags and cases. Loads of shops selling postcards, touristy presents and a shop of Christmas items. But not everyone likes shopping so you can learn more about the area by visiting a museum or several museums. These days most things are expensive ...

jo145 21.12.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Banff (Canada)

I moved to Nova Scotia on my own at 18 and fell in love!

Advantages: the people and the land make the place what it is, its a stunny place to be.
Disadvantages: Very widespread, and little Sunday shopping

What do you think of when you consider Nova Scotia? This is what i knew before i moved there.........it was far away from home! The thing about Canada is general is that it is a bit of a sleeping giant. the country is huge, and i think most Canadians don't know how big it really is, but on the East coast you will find Canada's Ocean Playground, Nova Scotia. The capital of NS is Halifax, the city i lived in for 5 years. Halifax is the main hub of ...
...ocean sweeping into the amazing harbour, and a downtown area that is vibrant, funky and caters to all ages. The province itself though simply follows suit. It has so much going for it, and it is all done in the Nova Scotian way. Relaxed, manored and with a good sense of honour. You won't go there for a long day of shopping. There are a few malls scattered around, but nothing to write home about. The people; however, are the main attraction. Nova ...

sjrichardson 08.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of General: Nova Scotia (Canada)

Olympic Whistler

Advantages: Spectacular scenery, something to suit everyones tastes
Disadvantages: It is a bit far to go from Shropshire

...Highway 99 to get to Whistler Village and Mountain; at this point I have to say that the journey to and from Whistler is all part and parcel of the wonderful trip. As we travelled along Highway 99 we were greeted by some exceptional beauty as the views of the countryside and mountains came into view. As the road is so very wide you have a different view as you come back down it at the end of the visit. I was like a kid in a toy shop filled with excitement; ...
...them many coming down from Whistler with felled trees on the back. Canada has no shortage of trees and the majority of the houses are made of timber. We also drove past a couple of Indian Reservations on our way and a few eating spots if we needed to stop including a MacDonalds (they do get everywhere). Even though there were road works at places, there was absolutely no road rage or pushing in like you get over here. Everyone was courteous and ...

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Review of Whistler (Canada)

A Little Town with a Big Heart

Advantages: Fantastic skiing, good snow record, great friendly atmosphere
Disadvantages: Not much on hill dining, ski hill and town are separated

A very cool laid back town, fantastic friendly locals with an influx of "dudes" from all over. Where is it: Approx 3 hours drive South of Calgary in British Columbia in the Canadian Rockies. It is an easy drive and straightforward to find. Just before Fernie, you pass Sparwood, where you can see "Titan" the biggest truck in the world! Not sure if it still is the biggest, but it is huge, you can see if from the road, but worth a stop to appreciate ...
...a review on Fernie as a ski town but it is also great to visit in Summer, for golfing, fishing, hillwalking and mountain biking. There are probably more, but these are the activities that I am aware of. It is mainly serviced by chair lifts, there are no gondolas and none of the chairs have the bubble style cover, so it can be very cold on the chairs, but the plus point is that if you are not keen on pomas or t-bars, then it is a great resort in ...

Scorpio2310 18.01.2009 · Read full review
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Review of General: British Columbia