The Super Dooper Canadian Thread (now with 47% more Canadian Bacon)
It's all part of an elaborate scheme to catch Canadians who call in sick and then go on vacation.
--Patrick
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2013/11/05/21245481.html
Any Canadian (or anyone else following looney tunes politics) following politics knows what a shit show Toronto Mayor Ford is. A man who is without a doubt one of the most corrupt local politicians in the western world. Well, he has decided that the chief of police should step down after announcing they have the infamous crack video in their possession. His brother (a councilman) has done the same. This is the choice comment from Councilman Ford, and shows just what kinds of amazing individuals are running Canada's biggest city:
A couple of pairs of deuces? Jesus Christ.
Amazingly, since this all started, Mayor Ford's approval rating has risen.
Any Canadian (or anyone else following looney tunes politics) following politics knows what a shit show Toronto Mayor Ford is. A man who is without a doubt one of the most corrupt local politicians in the western world. Well, he has decided that the chief of police should step down after announcing they have the infamous crack video in their possession. His brother (a councilman) has done the same. This is the choice comment from Councilman Ford, and shows just what kinds of amazing individuals are running Canada's biggest city:
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2013/11/05/21245481.html
A couple of pairs of deuces? Jesus Christ.
Amazingly, since this all started, Mayor Ford's approval rating has risen.
Is it him in the video? Then fire the guy.
If not, wtf is happening? Seems like quite the smear campaign.
I'll admit, being from "not Toronto" (as is most of the country) most of us find this f'n hilarious and love anything that makes your city look bad. Not that it needs the help. So there's quite a lot of glee at that kind of thing from those not from the center of the universe.
If not, wtf is happening? Seems like quite the smear campaign.
I'll admit, being from "not Toronto" (as is most of the country) most of us find this f'n hilarious and love anything that makes your city look bad. Not that it needs the help. So there's quite a lot of glee at that kind of thing from those not from the center of the universe.
My sister loves the guy!
She works for the firm that got the contract to build the subway extension out to the airport. Which when Ford cancelled essentially gave them hundreds of millions for doing nothing.
And the subway is still going to get built, and they will still get a new contract to build it.
She works for the firm that got the contract to build the subway extension out to the airport. Which when Ford cancelled essentially gave them hundreds of millions for doing nothing.
And the subway is still going to get built, and they will still get a new contract to build it.
Did anybody follow Doug Ford's rambling, aggressive and strange statement today? It was... pretty funny.[DOUBLEPOST=1383674571,1383674339][/DOUBLEPOST]https://twitter.com/cselley/status/397770375934660608
https://twitter.com/cselley/status/397770938113994752
https://twitter.com/cselley/status/397770938113994752
Dear Canadians,
Since my brother decided to move back from South Africa to Belgium (yeah, people do odd stuff
), my big international holiday next year isn't going to Africa. Instead, I get to go where I actually wanted to - Canada. Yarr.
My girlfriend and I will probably be coming for 2 weeks (well, one week in DC with a friend of hers, then 2 weeks of Canada), and we want to see all of it (yeah, no).
Any intelligent tips on how to make the most of it? For clariy's sake, we're coming mostly for the beautiful nature and local specialties and stuff - if I want to go see a museum with modern art or a castle, I've got those in my back yard by the dozen (much like I can't really see someone from New York coming to Brussels for our awesome sky scrapers).
Doubting between organising myself or going with a pre-made tour, camper or car, B&Bs or hotels, East or West,....
Throw your best suggestions this-a-way! Thanks
Since my brother decided to move back from South Africa to Belgium (yeah, people do odd stuff
), my big international holiday next year isn't going to Africa. Instead, I get to go where I actually wanted to - Canada. Yarr.My girlfriend and I will probably be coming for 2 weeks (well, one week in DC with a friend of hers, then 2 weeks of Canada), and we want to see all of it (yeah, no).
Any intelligent tips on how to make the most of it? For clariy's sake, we're coming mostly for the beautiful nature and local specialties and stuff - if I want to go see a museum with modern art or a castle, I've got those in my back yard by the dozen (much like I can't really see someone from New York coming to Brussels for our awesome sky scrapers
). Doubting between organising myself or going with a pre-made tour, camper or car, B&Bs or hotels, East or West,....
Throw your best suggestions this-a-way! Thanks
One benefit of self-organising over using a travel agent is the possibility of staying over at/making a detour to/meeting up with interesting people
Jasper is beautiful, and there's lots of stuff to do. Depending on what time of year you come, you can do all sorts of hiking and camping -there are some beautiful lakes to sit by after a good trek. In the winter, the ice cave tours are supposed to be amazing (never been myself).
If you're in Alberta, drop me a line; I'd be happy to meet you in Jasper for an evening! Else, if you come to Edmonton, I'd definitely show you around, but then.. I like our museums/historical stuff, which you're not looking for this time 'round
If you're in Alberta, drop me a line; I'd be happy to meet you in Jasper for an evening! Else, if you come to Edmonton, I'd definitely show you around, but then.. I like our museums/historical stuff, which you're not looking for this time 'round
Ya, go to Jasper over Banff. Banff is great and all, but Jasper is even better, and less touristy, and this is from somebody who grew up an hour from Banff. Then come down to the Okanagan in B.C. and a number of us will join you on a wine tour or something (LOTS of great wineries here) with awesome scenery to boot.
For example:
That's the view from the balcony restaurant at one of the wineries in/near Kelowna (I took that panorama). And there's MANY good ones (and some so-so) near here.
For example:
That's the view from the balcony restaurant at one of the wineries in/near Kelowna (I took that panorama). And there's MANY good ones (and some so-so) near here.
I second the BC option, especially if you're here in the summer. The Okanagan is gorgeous, and there's lots to do both outside and indoors. The coast proper, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, OH! and the Queen Charlottes/Haida Gwai, are also worth seeing. (But I'm bias, I grew up out here.)
The martime provinces (Nova Scotia especially, IMO) are also awesome.
I think pretty well all of the provinces have pretty good tourism websites as well, which can give you at least some pretty pictures to start with.
The middle... well, you won't be missing much.
The martime provinces (Nova Scotia especially, IMO) are also awesome.
I think pretty well all of the provinces have pretty good tourism websites as well, which can give you at least some pretty pictures to start with.
The middle... well, you won't be missing much.
Most of Manitoba's attractions are time sensitive such as festivals and events( Folklorama, Winnipeg Fringe, FolkFest, Festival du Voyageur, BBQ and Blues, Central Canada Comic-con) or are more wilderness outdoor oriented like camping, hiking, and lake activities. I would say if you are not doing a tour across Canada focus on one of the coasts, unless you want to experience Canadian winter then freezing in the prairies is where it is at lol.
Both East and West coast are both know for their vistas. I would say BC is a good place to visit as Vancouver is a nice city to explore plus the mountain scenery is great. The climate there is nice. I have not been to the east coast yet but I have heard good things scenic wise and one day I want to go there myself.
Both East and West coast are both know for their vistas. I would say BC is a good place to visit as Vancouver is a nice city to explore plus the mountain scenery is great. The climate there is nice. I have not been to the east coast yet but I have heard good things scenic wise and one day I want to go there myself.
Weed. He means weed.
Oakanagan fruit and kootenay weed are complimentary products.
I was harsh on Alberta before. The badlands and the Royal Tyrell museum is a fantastic place to spend a weekend, incredible if you dig dinosaurs. Used to go camping/hiking there once a year. On a class trip there in grade 8, one of the groups in my class (not the one I was a part of) found a new species of dinosaur by accident.
Oh man I haven't been to the Tyrell in so long, and I am such a dinosaur geek.
There's probably nowhere better in the world for Dinosaur stuff than the Royal Tyrell Museum.
And really, our suggestions flow "naturally" as long as you're willing to do a bit of driving. Fly into Edmonton, See Jasper, then drive down via the Columbia Icefields, see Glaciers, drive from there to Drumheller, see the Museum, then do a day drive to get to Vernon/Kelowna and drink copious amounts of wine with fruit.
This IS multi-day of course.
And really, our suggestions flow "naturally" as long as you're willing to do a bit of driving. Fly into Edmonton, See Jasper, then drive down via the Columbia Icefields, see Glaciers, drive from there to Drumheller, see the Museum, then do a day drive to get to Vernon/Kelowna and drink copious amounts of wine with fruit.
This IS multi-day of course.
