canada
It's not a proper trek through Canada without our guide to the best sights and activities our northern neighbor has to offer.
Across a Continent
Imagine having to say goodbye for good. When you move all of your belongings and just go. There are people you won't see again. It is indeed a sad time whether or not is your choice to move. There are places you won't see again, and the landscape is only a memory. It is not the end of the world but it may seem like it.
By Marcus Azaria8 years ago in Wander
Ottawa: the City That Fun Forgot
It’s often said that Ottawa is the city that fun forgot. I’ve always wondered why. There are a ton of things to do and see every weekend in this city and yet it’s still considered boring. After I started exploring the sites and scenes of the city, I started discover why people consider this city to be boring. I think some of the circumstances come from Ottawa’s city culture and its own reputation.
By Brian Anonymous8 years ago in Wander
Why You Should Go to Banff, AB at Least Once
I was originally going to post a bucket list of places I want to travel... But then I came across a photo of a beautiful lake with a breathtaking view of mountains! I knew it had to be Banff, AB and I feel like everyone should go there at least once in their lifetime.
By Amidst the Sunset8 years ago in Wander
My Amazing Adventure in Canada!
When I was 14, I was given an amazing opportunity. I was able to go to Canada for six weeks. Those six weeks were without my parents mind you... Whilst I was in Canada, I made so many friends, many that I am still in contact with today!
By Indecisive Bombshell8 years ago in Wander
Things to Do in Calgary for Summer
Hello! Here is a list of great things to do in Calgary during the summer and the fun new things to try. One of the most fun things to do in Calgary is the Stampede. If you love the country/western thing then this is what you should do. There are many rides and parades, which you can attend. If you are over 18 there are the beer gardens and Nashville North to have a good time to dance away. Also, do not forget to try the weird stampede foods such as scorpion pizza and crickets.If you have kids then Heritage Park is where you want to be. Explore Canada's largest living history museum. There are activities for everyone to enjoy and there are more than 150 exhibits in the whole park! there is so much to see. There is also an antique midway for the kids. During the week there are fun-filled activities such as butter making and bracelet weaving!Skyline Luge at C.O.P. This is a new activity, you take the ski lift and then you sit in a little go-kart and you go down the hill driving the cart! this is good for friends or family activity to do.Swimming! everyone loves swimming. Check out the outdoor pools as well; they are worth it on the super hot days.Night Markets. Calgary has a number of night markets such as the one in Inglewood where people share their passion for crafts and lights as well as food. They also have live funky music, which is a lot of fun to listen to.The Zoo! Since the Pandas came to the zoo it has been busy, but worth seeing, and if the Panda exhibit is busy there is always the penguins, which everyone enjoys.Mini-golf. Mini golf is a great date idea; there are a few places such as Monster Mini Golf, or even C.O.P has a great place to do some mini-golf.For those Shakespeare fans, there is also Shakespeare in the park. This is a pay what you can event so if you are into English literature and if you're broke this is a great way to enjoy the theater.Farmer's market. This is the place to get your ingredients for your garden salad.Check out all the ice cream shops. Yum!Go for a picnic! bring a Frisbee or a ball to throw around.Bike around Calgary's trails with your kids or your friends.The festivals! Folk Fest is always a big hit, Stampede, International Blues Festival, Lilac Festival, Labor Day on the Bow, Calgary Dragon Boat Festival, Taste of Calgary Festival...Calgary has a lot of geocaching places, which are very fun.Float down the Bow River.Check out some art classesTake a drop-in dance class.Take a romantic walk across the peace bridge and look at the water.Go to the park and play on the playground or throw a ball around and walk your dog.For all you geeks, there is the Kensington Fantasy Faire, which is a free event and it is specifically designed for those that enjoy the Harry Potter series. There is going to be butterbeer and other fun activities for you to do. This year is bigger than it was last year; there will be lots more to do.Spruce Meadows. Just outside of Calgary is Spruce Meadows. If you love animals such as horses or dogs, this is definitely worth going to. It is fun to see all the jumping and all the dog tricks.Music in the Plaza. This is a great free event for those who love all different types of music. Music in the plaza is just outside of the heritage Park gates and it is worth checking out.
By Adrianna M. Braun8 years ago in Wander
Canada: A Guide to the Provinces
Many people have a tough time distinguishing Americans Between Canadians, here is one thing you need to know, overall Canadians are much nicer than Americans, and that’s it. Canada and America have had a very long history together. Mostly involving empires such as the British and French invasions of North America. Because of the French taking over the province of Quebec from 1534-1763 and the British later taking control of the whole country of Canada from 1763 to somewhere in the 20th century (Its very widely disputed even today to when Great Britain officially lost control over Canada, it kind of still does). Since of the French occupation of Canada the province of Quebec speaks French, and the rest of Canada speaks primarily English (Although they are both official languages of Canada, even all their signs and official speeches and tweets made by the prime minister are “required” to be in both English and French). Although there are a few accents in the different regions, most of the younger Canadians speak in the “General North American” accent, though people in the maritime provinces tend to have a more Irish accent, Canadians with the stereotypical Canadian accent pronounce their "ou" sound differently than Americans. They also tend to use the exclamation "eh" and to use words that Americans don't. They say the last letter in the alphabet as "zed" and Americans say it as "zee,"
By Benjamin Pla8 years ago in Wander
How to Be Canadian
Here's a list of how to be Canadian and what makes things Canadian. This is also to separate the misconceptions of Canada. Manners. Remember to say thank-you and please when offered a service. This is what makes us "nice" by saying the proper things and also we say, "sorry" a lot.Not all Canadians are nice. Many people who travel believe that Canadians are nice. Not all of us are. I have dealt with people that really need to get their manners checked. I work in the service industry and I have met my fair share of "mean" people. Not all of our milk comes in bags. Milk in bags is more a eastern Canadian thing, but if you go to the west, we have regular cardboard milk cartons and plastic cartons as well.Yes, our money looks like monopoly money, it's fun and colorful. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. We like our colorful money and that way you can look in your wallet and know right away how much money we have.It's the Eastern Canadians that pronounce things funny (mostly Nova Scotia and Newfoundland) not all of us pronounce "about" as "Aboot" that is a misconception.Maple Syrup. The province of Quebec is known for their maple syrup farms because they have the right climate to grow maple trees, which produce the syrup. Maple syrup can literally go on anything.Tim Hortons. Yes, lately the brand has not been doing well due to employee care, but it is Canadian. This is the place to get coffee and doughnuts, it is affordable and yummy despite what some people say. However, I have had better coffee than Tim Hortons. Also, Tim Hortons are almost everywhere!Our healthcare system. It's free and we don't have to worry about getting sick and not being able to get better. That is all I will say on this topic due to the fact this may upset some people.The Canadian Rockies. The rockies are great for skiing, snowboarding and other winter activities. It is about a 30 minutes from Calgary, Alberta to the Rockies, so, when in the mood, there's an opportunity.Ryan Gosling. Yes, he's ours.Ketchup Chips. Yes, it sounds a little gross and maybe weird, but it's yummy!Beavertails. No, they are not actual beaver tails. A beaver tail is a yummy carnival food that is deep fried dough and chocolate. Totally worth the calories. Ceaser's. For those unfamiliar with the Ceaser's drink it contains clamato juice (yes, it does contain clam juice) and then Worcestershire sauce with hot sauce mixed together and then a shot of vodka and some kind of fun garnish like pickles or pepperoni stick.Kinder Surprise Eggs. Yes, they do exist in the U.S, but the ones in the U.S do not come with a toy. So we get the fun little toys to build.We have the better beer, it is not the best, but it is better than what is sold in the U.S., that is for sure. American beer kind of tastes like distilled water...so not very beer tasting.Don't be surprised if it's minus 20 outside and you see people drinking slurpees or ice cream. We like cold yummy treats, what can I say?A misconception about Canada is how we wear shorts in minus 20, (okay, some people do) but for the most part we know how to dress for the cold water.Having to dig up you car in winter. "Dude, where's my car?" and it's buried under the heaps of snow we sometimes get. OH MY GOSH Poutine! Best invention ever, cheese curds, gravy and put fries with that and you've got yourself delicious fatness ready to be consumed.All dressed chips, best chips ever made!Our metric system makes sense. Temperature measured in Celsius. It's kilometers not miles. Our sports. Our sports are lacrosse and hockey and we will destroy you in both. (mostly Hockey because we get angry with it).Nothing is better than truly Canadian beef. Another Misconception: Polar Bears. No, we do not keep them as pets nor do we see them everyday.Igloos, not all of us live in igloos...yeah they're called houses. In Western Canada, we don't call police "Mounties," they are often referred to as "cops" or "police."We don't allow guns.Not everyone speaks French. In eastern Canada maybe there will be a greater percentage, but most of us don't speak French. It is only Quebec.Canada is second largest country in the world.Some people think our money smell like maple syrup...umm...no. That's not a thing. Sorry.
By Adrianna M. Braun9 years ago in Wander
