Background: A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. Canada's paramount political problem is meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care and education services after a decade of budget cuts. The issue of reconciling Quebec's francophone heritage with the majority anglophone Canadian population has moved to the back burner in recent years; support for separatism abated after the Quebec government's referendum on independence failed to pass in October of 1995.
July 1st 2008North America » Canada » British Columbia » Prince Rupert Five weeks in this beautiful state of Alaska has truly been “A Trip of a Lifetime.” Leaving Ketchikan by ferry this morning, we will arrive in Prince Rupert, British Columbia this after ... 11 photos[full story]
June 28th 2008North America » Canada » British Columbia » Prince Rupert Just off Prince Rupert Island (I think) we've been in fog most of day
20th June - Victoria
Today we had a visit to the famous Butchart Gardens (see their website). We started early to avoid the ... [full story]
June 10th 2008North America » Canada » British Columbia » Prince Rupert Hello all!
Whew! have we been busy. It is 7:20 pm in Prince Rupert and I am again in a laundry room with power. The sun shines! More of that to come as we travel towards the interior again, leav ... 35 photos[full story]
June 7th 2008North America » Canada » British Columbia » Prince Rupert So we just drove up to Prince Rupert in British Columbia, from Muir Beach in California. It took about five days. We hung out at our friend Tori's cabin, went on a beer hunt (like an easter egg hunt, ... [full story]
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