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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.

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By seve555
October 12th 2006

Vous les attendiez n'est-ce pas!!!

North America » Canada » Quebec » Sherbrooke

au large...

C'est pas parce qu'a chaque coup de bras dans l'eau on peut croiser dechets et autres objets non identifiable que l'on ne peut pas profiter de la plage...plein de gens le font a commencer par les enfants...eh...enfin..M'y baigner: moi - pas ici, pas dans cette zone de peche industrielle, mais profitons du paysage tout de meme! Alors voici mes premieres photos de plage et de la Thailande avec ce qu'elle a d'encore asiatique...;) [View Full Entry]

By seve555
October 11th 2006

La chambre...

North America » Canada » Quebec » Sherbrooke

l'autre cote du balcon

Vue de mon balcon : parce qu’il y a toujours deux côtés à une médaille…C’est ce que j’aime découvrir de la Thaïlande…ses deux facettes…celle où elle se montre belle et celle que vous ne verrez pas si vous êtes touristes…les vraies photos sont à venir…pas nécessairement du « dark side », mais comme je vous le dis : de ce que je pourrai en percevoir en passant plus de temps ici…En passant, le grillage c'est pas pour faire secher le linge...c'est pour se proteger du vol... ;) Je vous dévoilerai une pièce à la fois de notre humble deme [View Full Entry]

By seve555
October 10th 2006

Une entree en la matiere

North America » Canada » Quebec » Sherbrooke

Fleur de bienvenue traditionnelle

Alors voici mes premiers etonnements... On trouve des "Tigermart" comme on trouve des "Couche-tard" au Quebec... Il existe un "Elephant Building" dans Bangkok... C'est l'Asie...que voulez-vous... Bon, je vous parlais d'une autre realite...c'etait un euphemisme...pour autre "stupidite" politique...Ici question environnement, il faut parfois se poser des questions; couper les stations services entre 10h et 17h, ce qui a vrai dire ne diminue en rien la consommation de petrolium (entendre energie), plutot que simplement diminuer la climatisation ou ajouter des arbres pour diminuer la tempe [View Full Entry]

By DareToDream
October 10th 2006

Ta maison Pa...

North America » Canada » Quebec » Sherbrooke

Jean-Pierre, ta blonde a beaucoup de gout. Le salon est vert, mais un beau vert (pour emprunter l'expresion a Vero ;), la cuisine rouge et taupe et ta chambre bleu, mais un beau bleu... En plus, elle a mis le coffre de cedre dans le salon (bonne idee Claire). Bref, c'est tres joli :) Tywa Moi meme de ma personne :) P.S. Tres heureuse d'etre enfin au Quebec apres 28h de transport, d'attente, de retard et sans sommeil... [View Full Entry]

By gabalaventure
October 7th 2006

Mise en situation

North America » Canada » Quebec » Montréal » South Shore

Cathedrale
Du temps colonial, construction pres de ruines Azteques

Ce voyage de 4 mois et demi est tout d'abord parti d'un coup de tête. Je devais normalement étudier en travail social et en philosophie à l'université de Sherbrooke, mais après réflexion j'ai fait une demande d'admission en juillet en psychoéducation pour l'automne 06. J'ai passé deux semaines à vivre à sherbrooke en appartement en l'attente de mon acceptation en psychoeducation, que je croyais assurée vu ma place en tête de la liste d'attente et mes expériences de travail. Le département a décidé de n'accepter aucun étudiant puisqu'il dépassait déjà la capacité d'accueil de 7 étudiants. J'ava [View Full Entry]

By Angela and Martin
October 7th 2006

Autumn Sun

North America » Canada » Quebec » Québec City

Foot Prints

Day 91..... We were welcomed across the Canadian boarder (without being interrogated for a change!) into New Brunswick. Our first stop was Fundy National Park, famous for the world's largest tides! As the tourist season had come to an end, it felt as though we had the whole park to ourselves. We made the most of the remaining sunshine and kept up with our walking, until Martin spotted a rather 'lonely' looking golf course! As 'pitch n' putt' is more Angela's cup of tea, she played the role of caddy (don't get too used to that Martin, we were on holiday!). [View Full Entry]

By Traveladdict
October 6th 2006

French Canada

North America » Canada » Quebec » Montréal

Montreal Canadiens v Boston

Montreal After checking out of our cell, we went across the river to the province (or is it state?) of Quebec. Yes French was most definitely predominant here and yes the people were just as.....polite. Mmm. Anyway in Gatineau we visited the Museum of Civilisation to learn about the aboriginal people of Canada. Went staight from there to Montreal. Our downfall with the whole driving thing was actually getting into the cities. Other than that we were perfectly fine. Everyone want to go on a road trip with us now?! Anyway in Montreal we run into 2 Welsh brothers that we [View Full Entry]

By Franco
October 3rd 2006

Something Old, ST New, ST French, ST Cool.

North America » Canada » Quebec » Montréal

Colorful Modern Bldg.

Something Old, S.T. New, S.T. Frenchie, S.T. Cool. Montreal has all of the above, which made it a good choice for me to visit. I like cities that have some sort of history in it’s past and tangible aspects of it, which in Montreal case, are it’s many old, French structures. Also evident, were the British influence, who of course, won the war, so many Victorian Houses were constructed and thankfully preserved. Having modern buildings also is not a bad thing, of which there were quite a few of. It’s nothing like Toronto’s or Hong Kong's, but enough to give the [View Full Entry]

By Expedition
September 30th 2006

Quebec City

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Quebec City
Le Chateau Frontenac

We arrived in Quebec City in the late afternoon. Prior to my arrival I did not have big expectations for this city, however I was proven wrong. Quebec City is a quaint little town. There are not so many attractions, however this city gives you a certain feeling. It seemed to be a bit more French than Montreal. We ate a crepe restaurant which was my first time at an exclusive crepe restaurant. The next day we woke and set out to tour the city. We walked to get our croissant and latte and headed through the city walls. We first [View Full Entry]

By Franco
September 29th 2006

Wot? Two Beaver Pelts for a Pitcher of Beer?

North America » Canada » Quebec

L' hotel Fortenac, Vou, Je me Souviens, toujours.

Who knows, this conversation might have taken place 300 years ago in a tavern in this beautiful city of Quebec, founded by Samuel de Chaplain for the booming Fur Trade. When I learned that the River I was looking at, from the Broadwalk like structure called Dufferin Terrace, was named the St. Lawerence River; I started to reminisce of my school days in American History class. Unlike Math and other classes, history really stimulated my imagination, and names like Jacque Cartier, Samuel de Chaplain, Hudson Trading Co., and St. Lawrence River put me in a Walter Mitty state of mind. Being [View Full Entry]

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