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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 9:47 am
Try this Ahnicka ../1187977/1109693.html> The travel thread is under Getting to Know you which is under Community Corner.
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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 10:00 am
Thanks Rosie!!
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 10:01 am
You are welcome, Ahnicka. If you don't like that area, just post anywhere. Right here if you like.
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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 10:13 am
I'm just not sure if I should start a new thread on the Travel one or if it'd be relevant on the "SoCal JujuMeet/Foodcourtathon in Ontario" thread since it mentions Ontario. I don't want to hijack a thread, but I've also never started a thread before and would hate to waste space just to ask a few questions. Hmm, maybe I should just ask it here.
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 10:20 am
Ahnicka, that Ontario meet was in Ontario, California not Canada. I attended that one. Would you feel comfortable asking your question here and then if a moderator wants to move the question to the travel area, they can? Or, I or anyone else could start a thread for you? What would you like the thread to be called?
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 10:30 am
I just went back and looked at that area don't really see what you are looking for either. How about something like, General Travel Info re Canada?
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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 10:37 am
Oh, Ontario, California! I guess that's what I get for skimming rather than reading, LOL. Thanks for being so helpful Rosie! I'll ask it here and then if it needs to be moved or no one sees the question here then I guess a thread can be opened. Thinking of a trip to Canada (bunch of women), none of us who are possibly going have ever been and therefore we don't know where to begin. I'm wondering what's the best city in Canada to visit/travel to? A city that has a nightlife, shopping, and other interesting things to do and see, or a special event/festival, etc. Also, we're thinking of going in 2011, so what's the best month or time of year to go? This can be centered around a special event, nice weather, or anything else that's interesting. However, my preference is a time when it's not snowing. Any information would be helpful. Thanks!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 11:41 am
Just start a thread in Travel area or you could also post in Mameblanche folder, she's one of our canadian posters
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 3:06 pm
Anhika, I had hoped some knowledable Canadians would have popped in here by now. Hopefully sometime soon. Juju isn't Canadian but I know she is well traveled and may have some answers also
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Y2krazy
Member
09-17-2002
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 3:15 pm
I just got home. I am Canadian...but not really well traveled. You seem to be from the west coast, if I read your profile correctly. British Columbia, the province is probably closest to you- Vancouver, where the Olympics are right now..is very beautiful. But I've never been there...want to though..Karen is from there...if she has a folder ask her for info...she's really nice! Mameblanche is from the Toronto, Ontario area, she's wonderful too. She would know a lot about Toronto. I know the nightlife and shopping are terrific there.
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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 3:29 pm
Thank you Rosie, Pamy, and Y2krazy!
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Serenity
Member
06-28-2005
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 3:34 pm
Every province in Canada has it's own unique charm with an abundance of things to do. No matter where you choose to visit, I'm sure you'll have a great time. I am from the prairies. This summer my family and I visited our nation's capital - Ottawa, Ontario. It was an incredible summer trip. Lots of museums, art galleries, shopping, the market, and seeing the 'changing of the guard' on Parliament Hill. Once you are downtown in Ottawa, everything is within walking distance and the city is beautiful. I also would recommend a trip to Upper Canada Village which is about an hour's drive from Ottawa. It is a "living history" museum where you travel back in time to a town in the 1800s. It is a magical place and is well worth the visit! Have a great time visiting our country! No matter where you choose to go, our landscapes are beautiful and the people are pretty much laid back and friendly! Hope this helps!
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Rissa
Member
03-19-2006
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 3:52 pm
Well you gotta know I am going to put forward Calgary, Alberta. Go in the 1st week of July and stay just long enough to catch the first couple days of the Calgary Stampede. Timing it that way will allow to avoid the tourist crush of the stampede and use that time to head out to Banff National Park and up to the Columbia Icefields. Hiking Johnson canyon is good for an easy afternoon as is spending time at Lake Louise. We have an incredible zoo a wonderful pioneer village (Heritage Park), the Calgary Tower (part of a bustling and store filled downtown). We have an incredible theatre scene and a world-class museum.
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Y2krazy
Member
09-17-2002
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 3:52 pm
Serenity is correct. Ottawa, too, is a very lovely city. So much history there. I want so much to see the Prairies...I went to Banff, Ab last year for our vacation, but we flew, so I didn't get to see the other provinces, except from the air. I keep telling DH I want to drive out, so I can see everything. He says there's hardly anything to see...it's flat...then I say...I want to see the flat. He's agreed we can take a cross-country road trip when we retire... DS is living in Banff now, so that's why we went there. It is so beautiful there, I thought I'd cry. My hometown is pretty flat, quite boring...but it is home.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 4:05 pm
British Columbia is absolutely gorgeous. Are you planning on driving or just going to one city? Vancouver is very cosmopolitan, but I love Victoria on Vancouver Island (and my father is from Nanaimo, on the Island). There is a lot to see and do in both Victoria and Vancouver, the people are so very friendly, the food is awesome, and it's a fun place to visit. I've only ever been to BC, but if you're a westie, I'd say start on their west coast!
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Serenity
Member
06-28-2005
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 4:08 pm
I think it would be hard to narrow down one place to visit. I have lived in Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan, and Ontario. I have visited Manitoba and Quebec. I still remember time spent in the Yukon from when I was little. Every place is incredible! The Calgary Stampede is a good one Rissa! Y2krazy - I currently live in the middle of "flat". But I LOVE it! I get to see the most magnificent sunrises and sunsets almost every day. I never feel confined or trapped by the concrete jungles of cities. You can see herds of wildlife right next to the highways. Just 2 days ago I saw a herd of antelope and 2 weeks ago I saw moose. Not only that, but the prairies are not all flat. There are foothills, valleys, lots of lakes and forests of trees if you take the time to look. I like the flat, because it gives me a chance to acknowledge the land of "living skies".
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Y2krazy
Member
09-17-2002
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 5:00 pm
I will get there, Serenity...for all those things you stated...I've seen some gorgeous sunrises and sunsets...never on the same day, but they're usually over water (the Great Lakes). I want to see them over land..I do feel boxed in, in my city....I like wide-open spaces. We did see some wildlife when we were driving from Calgary (where our plane landed) to Banff. (or rather Canmore, where our cabin was.) DS, when we booked our trip, was living in "staff housing" in Banff and couldn't have overnight guests...at least parent type guests.. . However, by the time we actually got there, he had moved to his own one bedroom apartment. (It's so lovely) We had such a good time. We went with DH's bro and wife. DS planned many outings for us, and took us to see lots of things...and his boss gave him almost the entire week off!!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 6:01 pm
If you are going near Niagara Falls and Toronto then you want to go in August when it is warm and you can do all of the Falls activities like going behind the Falls and going on Maid of the Mist the boats that go VERY close to the Falls. Its scary and beautiful at the same time. Also, in the summertime they have fireworks over the Falls and you can eat dinner in the Skylon Tower that is all glass and actually see the fireworks from ABOVE them. Its really spectacular. There are also colored lights that shine on the Falls at night. There's a lot of other things to do in Niagara Falls, too besides just the Falls. Its a real tourist resort.
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Christy358
Member
07-10-2007
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 10:39 pm
Not to push another web site, but I like tripadvisor.com to ask questions in the forums.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, February 19, 2010 - 11:02 pm
Hahahahaha, just got here, and have not had time to read all the responses after Ahnicka's original request, so I apologize if this has already been suggested. I would suggest somebody go to the Travel section and make a thread titled Oh Canada!! Or something like that, if not a whole sub-heading. We have a LOT of Canadian members. This board originally started as a Canadian board, after all.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 1:13 am
Hi Ahnicka, Here's my It depends on what 'flavour' of city you are looking for... The short-version is as follows: Europe = Montreal. California = Vancouver. NYC = Toronto. And here's my longwinded version: For a taste of Europe, I'd say Montreal and Quebec City. My home-town of Montreal is more bilingual if you don't speak French, (whereas Quebec City, which I've never personally seen, but have heard is absolutely picture-postcard beautiful, is more pure Francophone). In Montreal a must-see is Mount Royal by horse and buggy no less, when you get to the top, there's a breathtaking panoramic view of the city! At the bottom you'll find Beaver Lake, which is a wonderful park area, perfect for picnics. And you must take a gander of Old Montreal, an historic, touristy area. Montreal has always been fashion-forward so if you are a shopaholic, you can really feed your addiction and score some amazing clothes. When I grew up there the dance clubs were terrific. If you are into the grandeur of churches Quebec is basically a Catholic province and you can't swing a cat without hitting a church or a Cathedral. (My dad loved to visit churches for their beautiful architecture and designs... and we're Jewish, go figure. LOL.) If you are in the mood for a California feel, then Vancouver in the Summertime is the place for you. It is wonderfully scenic, and if you are the outdoorsy type, you'll think you've died and gone to heaven. There's mountain hiking, skiing, kayaking, cruising, biking, etc, etc, etc. I'm getting pooped just typing about all these activities. My cousin, (another transplanted Montrealer), and his family live in Vancouver and he goes kayaking, and biking and he is a very happy camper. I only spent a few days there after our Alaskan cruise so I'm no expert but these are my impressions. There are several Vancouverites here at the clubhouse, like Mizinvancouver and Cinnamongirl, who I'm sure will be happy to give you the real skinny on the place. Plus with the Olympics on TV now, you are getting a heck of a tour of the place without leaving your sofa. As for my adopted home of 31 years, Toronto... Well I have often said I love this city as if it were a person. I have a passion for this city that is almost visceral. So please excuse me if I get carried away. If you think New York City is the USA's most exciting city, then its Canadian twin is Toronto. Vancouver and Toronto both call themselves Hollywood North, and they compete heavily in that regard, because so many American shows and movies are filmed in both cities. I love the endless cultural offerings here in T.O. (Toronto, Ontario). NYC = Broadway shows to me, and we have tons of Broadway caliber (or BETTER!) shows playing here. Although there are beautiful parks, for me the downtown glass and concrete jungle is exciting for me. The top name-brand boutique shops are here. The Toronto Film Festival in September brings in tons of celebs, if they aren't filming here already! There are wonderful restaurants of all prices from friendly pubs to high-end eateries. And Toronto boasts the longest street in North America, maybe even the world. Yonge Street begins at the foot of the city, near Lake Ontario, and goes right through the city and BEYOND! There are singers and comedians, and various other artist and performers who come to Toronto to make a name for themselves. So there are excellent, affordable grassroots productions as well as the expensive fancy shows. I could go on, but there are quite a few other Torontonians here, who might wish to give you their spin on this city (Jimmer, Deanofwords, Chaplin, etc., etc.) Okay, it's after 4 AM and I'm rambling... good night, good luck, and good, safe, happy trails to you, Ahnicka! Let us know what you and your galpals decide. 
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 1:16 am
i think the trick is figuring out what all of you want to do. if it is shopping you'll want to stay in the big cities, if you like fishing hiking boating etc, you may want to rent an RV and travel around that way. If money isnt an issue there are some great rail tours that go thru the interior of BC to jasper. some of the most beautiful scenery ever!! It really depends on what you wanna do. Some times of the year involve wonderful musicfests. Merrit Country, Vancover Jazz festival, Musicfest on Vancouver Island. It seems there is a Fruit festival in the Interior during peach season hey, i just thought of a great site that may help. http://www.hellobc.com/en-CA/default.htm each province has its own tourism site with all kinds of info. yeah it will be mind boggling. i've traveled by car numerous times between vancouver island and saskatchewan. There are many places and sights to see.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 1:29 am
FWIW, Niagara Falls is also only about an hour and a half to two hours by car or coach-bus from Toronto. If there are folks here from the Maritimes or other places we haven't covered, it would be great if they popped in and tooted their own horns too.
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Taysmomcj
Member
03-24-2008
| Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 6:49 am
I loved my trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls! The historic mansion in Toronto was my favorite (sorry I can't remember the name). I want to make it back there someday, just to go through it again. I was there on my Senior Class Trip in 1996, so we didn't get to spend much time exploring.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 8:37 am
Taysmom I think you mean CASA LOMA? http://www.casaloma.org/
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