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By Delaine
October 7th 2009

10/07/2009 - St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada North America » Canada » Newfoundland & Labrador » St John's

St. John’s port was canceled due to severe weather. Lunch with Judy & Diana in the dining room. Great hamburgers. Went and saw “The Proposal” again - it is a great movie with Sandra Bullock and very funny. Be sure and see it. [View Full Entry]

By theopenroad
October 7th 2009

Day 123 North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Halifax

We got on the road at a good time and headed for Halifax. When we arrive we picked up Megan from her college and she took us on the grand tour of Halifax! We went to the harbour and then sat in a coffee shop before heading to Megan's brothers place where we had dinner. Megan has learn't to cook and made muscles, we couldn't believe that she could do that as the last cooking experience that i had with Megan almost ended up with a house fire! [View Full Entry]

By Travellin J
October 6th 2009

The Rocky Mountains North America » Canada » Alberta

We are finally heading into the mountains and cannot wait. We’ve spent 2 days in Calgary and the city is rather sprawled out and although it is the 3rd biggest city in Canada there doesn’t seem to be a lot of people around. The hostel is on the outskirts of the CBD and just around the corner from the car rental place, an added bonus. The people of Calgary seem to be an eclectic lot with varying appearances. We met a really helpful guy in a camping store that got us sort of ready for our Incan Trail and advising us [View Full Entry]

By theopenroad
October 6th 2009

Day 128 North America » Canada » Quebec » Montréal

After waking up and packing up to go we hit Quebec city. We only had a few hours there and wondered into the old town inside the walls. It was a stunning place with some great views of the bay and ships. It seemed really strange being in Canada but the city was like anywhere in France. Then we headed into the farmers market and grabbed some much needed brekkie after last night's disaster meal! After strolling the streets we jumped back in the car and headed down the road for the 3 hour drive to Montreal. Arriving in Montreal you [View Full Entry]

By theopenroad
October 6th 2009

day 129 North America » Canada » Ontario » Toronto

After a good nights sleep we headed for Toronto where we were picking up our friend elliott for a week on the road in norman (our car). We got into the city around 3.30 and had to be at the airport for 5 so went to find a place to stay. We found a hostel right in the centre, about a 5 minute walk away from the airport. Then went off to pick up Elliott. We collected him and squeezed him and his stuff into the sideways seats in the back and went back to the hostel. After checking in we [View Full Entry]

By gilram
October 6th 2009

going to Vancouver Island North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver Island

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Horseshoe Bay

As mentioned before on October 1st I took the ferry from Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) to Nanaimo (Vancouver Island). Here is the next map of my journey: [View Full Entry]

By Travellin J
October 6th 2009

Vancouver North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver

Well we’ve made it. Its 5.20am on a Sunday morning, there is no public transport running, haven’t slept for 24hrs and taxi’s are as scarce as hens teeth. When we finally get a taxi we arrive into our hostel via the seedy morning streets of Downtown Vancouver and I could be mistaken that I am back in Amsterdam. We are staying on the outskirts of Gastown. One of the oldest areas of Downtown Vancouver and being on the edge of Gastown means we are on the edge of the seedy side as well. Two blocks to our right we are told [View Full Entry]

By gilram
October 6th 2009

Tofino & Long Beach North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver Island » Tofino

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The wild and beautiful west coast of Vancouver Island. [View Full Entry]

By ClareJ76
October 6th 2009

On the road again North America » Canada » Manitoba » Dauphin

Patches makes herself at home on my bed

Not content with a 17 hour marathon journey yesterday, and clearly missing Winnipeg airport already, Chris, Ro and I headed back there shortly before 9am on Tuesday in search of a Greyhound. A very friendly and helpful man behind the counter relieved Ro and myself of $52 apiece, in exchange for a 5 hour road trip to Grandview, Manitoba. Five hours sounds like a long time, but when you have years of catching up to do, the time passes very quickly! Undoubtedly we entertained/irritated the entire bus for most of the journey with our various stories. But we were happy and [View Full Entry]

By gilram
October 6th 2009

Sayachapis and Indian Island North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver Island » Tofino

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On my way to Tofino I offered a ride to a native American man called Sayachapis (Matthew Williams by his colonial given name). This ride was the beginning of a unique encounter and an unforgettable travel experience. During the drive, Sayachapis offered me to stay on his own little island near Tofino, called Indian island. I finally ended up staying for two days on Indian Island, enjoying the most beautiful nature and listening to Sayachapis stories of cougars and bears by candlelight, not always being able to distinguish between fiction and reality. Two days without electricity and running wa [View Full Entry]

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