EPTSome parts are nice to live in but it would be close to last on my list of places to visit
Visiting Canada - Page 3
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floor exercise
Canada5847 Posts
Some parts are nice to live in but it would be close to last on my list of places to visit | ||
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Durak
Canada3685 Posts
On February 11 2010 00:17 floor exercise wrote: There's honestly nothing to see in any part of Canada. There's very little in the way of culture Some parts are nice to live in but it would be close to last on my list of places to visit I think you're either extremely sheltered or stupid. Canada is one of the most diverse countries in the world because of our size, geographically and culturally. The north is extremely different from where most people are from, even as far as Churchill. Polarbears and snow and lots of natural beauty. We have large boreal forests in the west and mountains. The centre has expansive flat plains and lakes. The Canadian shield has what people think of when they think of Canada - rocks and lakes and wildlife. The maritimes have their own unique climate as well. Basically between the rocky mountains, prairies, boreal forests, the north, foothills, grassland, sand dunes, large freshwater lakes, we have a lot. Culturally, Canada is a mixture of lots of different culture. Besides the first nations, inuit, quebecois, and english culture, there are huge communities of "immigrants." Practically everyone you meet has descendants from other countries or is a first generation immigrant. Now, if you're saying that Canada doesn't have it's own unique culture, you're also wrong. It's developed from the different parts of our history. | ||
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Denotate
Canada294 Posts
On February 11 2010 00:55 Durak wrote: I think you're either extremely sheltered or stupid. Canada is one of the most diverse countries in the world because of our size, geographically and culturally. The north is extremely different from where most people are from, even as far as Churchill. Polarbears and snow and lots of natural beauty. We have large boreal forests in the west and mountains. The centre has expansive flat plains and lakes. The Canadian shield has what people think of when they think of Canada - rocks and lakes and wildlife. The maritimes have their own unique climate as well. Basically between the rocky mountains, prairies, boreal forests, the north, foothills, grassland, sand dunes, large freshwater lakes, we have a lot. Culturally, Canada is a mixture of lots of different culture. Besides the first nations, inuit, quebecois, and english culture, there are huge communities of "immigrants." Practically everyone you meet has descendants from other countries or is a first generation immigrant. Now, if you're saying that Canada doesn't have it's own unique culture, you're also wrong. It's developed from the different parts of our history. Yeah! Canada ownz, you stupid hoser. | ||
CTStalker
Canada9720 Posts
and guys, like all his posts, it's safe to ignore that bit of idiocy from floor exercise | ||
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imDerek
United States1944 Posts
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kohkomo
Canada135 Posts
I can show you the Falls in Toronto from up in the air... then fly low over casino rama... check out some farms... | ||
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EPO
Canada341 Posts
On February 10 2010 14:50 Masamune wrote: Toronto is an essential must for any visitors to Canada! We have the CN Tower, Skydome, nightlife (although you may not care about this part), Hockey Hall of Fame and a ton of festivals like Carribanna (sp) to showcase the diversity of the city. The rest of Canada just hates on Toronto because they secretly wish they were from Toronto!  It's kinda like how its cool to hate the NY Yankees in sports, or to bash on Britain/Germany/France in Europe If you want to see the scenic, natural side of Canada, however, then I would advise that you spend a major part of your time in Western Canada with the Rockies and all. The Maritimes are also very scenic and definitely "Canadian", so spend some time there too. Ontario is also natural, but you'd have to go further north for that in our province. Quebec is probably scenic and natural further up north, but it's Quebec :r I think it would be cool to even give the North West Territories a shot or even Nunavut up north, if you really want to see Arctic Canada, but I'd imagine you would have a better "arctic experience" in Sweden or Norway. I'l try and write up some more information when I get the time, but you should definitely check out Toronto because it really is the New York City of Canada and there are many things to do, and much culture to experience in the city. First: not every Canadian not from Toronto hates Toronto. Second: those that do dislike Torontonians don't dislike them because they are secretly jealous, they dislike them because of the attitude you have displayed in above bolded text. Smothering it in smilies does not make it any better, sorry. | ||
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Imagist
Australia484 Posts
While there, spend a Sunday afternoon at Mount Royal, and be sure to eat the following three things during your time there: - bagels from either the Fairmount or Saint-Viateur beagel shops, - a smoked meat sandwich from Schwarz', - a poutine at La Banquise. Though touristy, the old port of Montreal is worth a visit, and if you enjoy cycling, renting a bicycle and going along the bike trails from the Port along the river (westward) is a good way to spend a day. If you can arrange it, see slightly more northern Quebec, be it Quebec city (scenic), or smaller towns in the Laurentians like the ones surrounding Sainte-Agathe. My family used to have a cabin in one of those, and it was a gorgeous place to visit. In Toronto: Go to Koreatown. I lived in the area for a year, it is packed with great food at very reasonable prices, and is just nice to stroll in. Spend a day in High Park, because Toronto can be a freaking gloomy city expanse, and it is a really nice park. See theatre or concerts. I can list a load of good places to go for a drink as well. | ||
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Masamune
Canada3401 Posts
On February 11 2010 09:01 jungle_BRAT wrote: First: not every Canadian not from Toronto hates Toronto. Second: those that do dislike Torontonians don't dislike them because they are secretly jealous, they dislike them because of the attitude you have displayed in above bolded text. Smothering it in smilies does not make it any better, sorry. obv jealous :D | ||
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Masamune
Canada3401 Posts
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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
. And no not everyone from Toronto is a douche (they just cant drive) | ||
Chill
Calgary25996 Posts
Edit added the to soften the tone! | ||
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Masamune
Canada3401 Posts
On February 11 2010 16:03 Kennigit wrote: hahahaha. Ok, Toronto isn't THAT bad....i just wouldn't spend time there unless i had to . And no not everyone from Toronto is a douche (they just cant drive)This is the city Kennigit spent his time at for a while... Kingston, Ontario ![[image loading]](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/3073199966_b2fe22dec1.jpg) I didn't include it for obvious reasons Edit: Haha the picture of Ottawa isn't working anymore, it's kinda good because it was making my Toronto pic look a little less magical...I should stick it near the Quebec pic Edit 2: Okay fixed it... Okay, my post of that damn Ottawa picture is backfiring, so here's a picture from inside the CN Tower: ![[image loading]](http://www.panoguide.com/gallery-images/353.jpeg) It was the tallest damn free standing structure in the world for 100 years, no lie! It...still....iss... ![[image loading]](http://www.hotelscheap.org/discount-travel-blog/wp-content/uploads/toronto.jpg) Did I mention that the CN Tower has a rotating restaurant at the top??? Check it out! ![[image loading]](http://www.cntower.ca/App_UserFiles/Images/360/360%20-2.jpg) + Show Spoiler + take that, fucking ottawa | ||
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Masamune
Canada3401 Posts
 Edit: Okay, added in Saskatchewan! All provinces represented and I'm done Edit2: Omfg, I forgot PEI and New Brunswick! Edit3: Okay my obsessive compulsion has been satisfied! I had to sing that dumb Canadian provinces song to remember the ones I missed. I'm sure many of you guys know what I'm talking about. | ||
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Masamune
Canada3401 Posts
Poll: Have I convinced you that Canada is awesome? (Vote): Yes (Vote): No Poll: Toronto... (Vote): Yay (Vote): Nay | ||
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CTStalker
Canada9720 Posts
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SwEEt[TearS]
Canada1575 Posts
On February 11 2010 17:35 Masamune wrote: Did I mention that the CN Tower has a rotating restaurant at the top??? Check it out! + Show Spoiler + take that, fucking ottawa Montreal has one too ^_^ ![[image loading]](http://www.deltahotels.com/assets/images/hotels/dcv/DiningTourdeVille.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/TMImages/03000-03099/03038/tour-de-ville_2.jpg) | ||
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Durak
Canada3685 Posts
Montreal has a rotating restaurant at the top of the CN Tower too? You guys always want to be separate. | ||
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TimmyMac
Canada499 Posts
On February 11 2010 17:35 Masamune wrote: Did I mention that the CN Tower has a rotating restaurant at the top??? Check it out! + Show Spoiler + take that, fucking ottawa Yeah, but don't eat there because theres better and less outrageously expensive restaurants within walking distance. | ||
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Masamune
Canada3401 Posts
Damn Montrealers, always trying to steal our thunder! Notice how the only shot of their "revolving restaurant" gives you no indication of how tall it is or what it looks like. Well, I'm here to reveal truth! I searched for it in google and had the word "Montreal" in it and I was still getting photos of the CN Tower, but I eventually found this steaming pile of crap. Apparently this "tower" is part of the Delta Hotel. Yeah, I'd be embarrassed too... ![[image loading]](http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/28507966.jpg) More CN Tower photos Be sure to catch a Toronto Blue Jays baseball game at the SkyDome (called the Roger's Centre now, but I refuse to accept that bs name). ![[image loading]](http://i46.tinypic.com/2wfn1nc.jpg) The tower is so tall you can't even get a proper close-up picture of it. ![[image loading]](http://i48.tinypic.com/2irn5tg.jpg) View from the glass floor which you can walk on in the Main Pod. ![[image loading]](http://i49.tinypic.com/260fj1t.jpg) Don't worry, you'll be safe! It is the most struck structure in Toronto and made to handle it. ![[image loading]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/CN_Tower_-_Lightning.jpg/800px-CN_Tower_-_Lightning.jpg) From left to right: Burj Khalifa, Dubai; CN Tower, Toronto; Sears Tower, Chicago. Look closely and you can see Montreal's Delta hotel at the very bottom. ![[image loading]](http://i49.tinypic.com/16lec2g.png) There is more to Toronto than the CN Tower btw, lol. I realize that every picture I post of the city has it in it, but it's just too cool! CN Tower website: http://www.cntower.ca/index.aspx It may be expensive, but it's worth it. | ||
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