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 16th 2008North America » Canada » Manitoba » Winnipeg So this is it: my last travel blog! Nearly six months later and here I am, sitting at my parents' house in Winnipeg, with nothing more than a few souvenirs, a LOT of photos, and fantastic memories. It ... [full story]
July 2nd 2008North America » Canada » Manitoba » Winnipeg In the morning we did a few errands then got on the road with Brad and Stephanie to Grand Beach Provincial Park, which an hour from Winnipeg. It is known to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Nor ... 13 photos[full story]
July 1st 2008North America » Canada » Manitoba » Winnipeg Just a reminder from the last blog - we have been awake since yesterday at 8am!
We arrived at Brad’s at 11 local time, and we served a nice refreshing wrap for lunch, which felt great after e ... [full story]
June 21st 2008North America » Canada » Manitoba » Winnipeg Santa Barbara, Malibu, these are both places I'd heard of and knew were not far out of L.A. I still clutched onto the thought that Hollywood was a glamourous town -- even though I'd seen for myself an ... [full story]
June 20th 2008North America » Canada » Manitoba » Winnipeg Our last night at Coachella was for me, to be one of getting lots of sleep within an aura of serenity. Unfortunately the rest of the campsite disagreed with my schedule and at about 3am, a rather size ... [full story]
April 21st 2008North America » Canada » Manitoba » Winnipeg So we are no longer waiting. I (Erin) go to Toronto on Thursday, and was informed that I would be getting my visa that day. That being said we are now packing like crazy. We have booked flights for Su ... [full story]
April 5th 2008North America » Canada » Manitoba » Winnipeg In July 1996, Eddy and I set out to drive across Canada to Vancouver. Our first hurdle, and I mean that literally, was getting across Ontario! What a huge province! We left on Friday, after work and m ... 5 photos[full story]
April 2nd 2008North America » Canada » Manitoba » Winnipeg Aaah, the memories. I lived in the Peg for about 15 years. It is my second home. We are staying with our good friend Moe, the best hostess ever! Thanks Moe!
The "essential experientials" I need ... 2 photos[full story]
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