EPTThere isn't too much amazing to do here in a day. The upside of Calgary is the mountains, but you'll experience that on the drive from Edmonton to Vancouver. Calgary is famous for beef so I'd recommend going to a get a steak or tenderloin somewhere. That being said, there are some good Indian, Korean, Chinese, Greek spots I can recommend for dinner. The Calgary tower isn't that great but the restaurant is pretty great, although expensive. Calgary bars are typically pretty lowkey and fun - you can tour 17th avenue and go in wherever looks good. You can try Road House, Vinyl or HiFi if you want a club. The casinos are downtown and pretty low key but fun. There's a decent gokart track that's accessible by public transport. All the museums and art galleries are pretty bad here so I wouldn't recommend that unless they're showing an exhibit that interests you.
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Chill
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There isn't too much amazing to do here in a day. The upside of Calgary is the mountains, but you'll experience that on the drive from Edmonton to Vancouver. Calgary is famous for beef so I'd recommend going to a get a steak or tenderloin somewhere. That being said, there are some good Indian, Korean, Chinese, Greek spots I can recommend for dinner. The Calgary tower isn't that great but the restaurant is pretty great, although expensive. Calgary bars are typically pretty lowkey and fun - you can tour 17th avenue and go in wherever looks good. You can try Road House, Vinyl or HiFi if you want a club. The casinos are downtown and pretty low key but fun. There's a decent gokart track that's accessible by public transport. All the museums and art galleries are pretty bad here so I wouldn't recommend that unless they're showing an exhibit that interests you. | ||
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Chill
Calgary25953 Posts
If you're a baller I would fly, but that's going to literally cost thousands of dollars. Toronto -> Calgary costed me about $500 IN GAS, just so you're aware of what you're getting into. Going by bus is going to add DAYS to your trip. Going by train is going to add WEEKS. | ||
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Kyuukyuu
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On May 28 2011 04:42 FireBlast! wrote: Hamilton, ON Thu, Sep 15 Saskatoon, SK Mon, Sep 19 Wow, you must really be a big fan.  Are you staying any significant length of time in Van? I know there are tons of TLers here if you have a day or two, although we are notoriously bad at hosting any sort of get-together. | ||
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On May 28 2011 07:59 Kyuukyuu wrote: Wow, you must really be a big fan. Are you staying any significant length of time in Van? I know there are tons of TLers here if you have a day or two, although we are notoriously bad at hosting any sort of get-together. Woah now don't be dissin Saskatoon! | ||
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FireBlast!
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Thanks very much for putting some of these things into perspective. I'll be bumping this thread from time to time in build up to September. Punctuating the trip with TL-meet ups would make it even more special. A pint with you Chill somewhere in there would be an absolutely beautiful mindfuck I'm going to plan it thoroughly and gather my resources, (micro/macro?) For now I realise I might have to sacrifice the Edmonton gig to prolong my time in Calgary and Vancouver which would be definitely worthwhile. And a flight from Toronto/Hamilton to Winnipeg is a dead cert. The rest is to be filled in over the coming months. Now im even more hellbent on making it one goddamn tiring (and expensive) but the most productive and magical fortnight ive ever had in existence thus far. Wish me luck. | ||
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emperorchampion
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edit: also, if you need any advice on getting around in Montreal, using the Metro ect, don't hesitate to ask. | ||
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Impervious
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Also, if you talk to a big-name car rental company, they may not mind if you leave it on the other side of the country, so you won't have to drive it all the way back. It may cost more to leave it there, but I'm positive it'll come out cheaper than any other option. And you may end up finding that they need a car moved from one city to another along your route, which could actually help with bartering for a cheaper ride for part of the trip. But bullshitting and saying you're part of a big-name company is probably the best way of doing it. I have a suggestion for it, but I don't want to give out the info here, so if you're interested, shoot me a PM. | ||
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Impervious
Canada4166 Posts
On May 28 2011 10:13 emperorchampion wrote: Yo, I'll happily show you around in Montreal! I'm not sure what will be going on then, but there always seems to be something going on in Montreal. edit: also, if you need any advice on getting around in Montreal, using the Metro ect, don't hesitate to ask. Lol, just show him how to get to Boulevard Saint-Laurent and he'll figure the rest out for himself. :D | ||
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emperorchampion
Canada9496 Posts
On May 28 2011 10:34 Impervious wrote: Lol, just show him how to get to Boulevard Saint-Laurent and he'll figure the rest out for himself. :D Hahaha, I walk down St. Laurent everyday to work, and I swear that street is the epitome of Montreal. I mean, where else would there be a strip club beside a museum? | ||
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On May 28 2011 06:47 FakeSteve[TPR] wrote: fireblast, for real, take a flight from hamilton to winnipeg. and from winnipeg to saskatoon, and from saskatoon to calgary. everything else you should do by road if you're into scenery, but driving through saskatchewan and manitoba sucks =[ Absolutely this. It's not worth driving from Ontario to Alberta if you only have two weeks. It's much smarter to fly for these shows. I live in Winnipeg. Again, don't waste your time here because there are better things to see in Canada. Stay for the show and move on. | ||
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