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By Michelle Mac
September 26th 2005

Go Leafs!

North America » Canada » Ontario » Toronto

It's been a while since I’ve chatted with some of you . . . so what have I been up to?? Well, it's been a great few months. A lot has happened but I have to admit I’ve been slacking on the e-mails, so I’ll give you a bit of a summary . . . From May to July I spent 3 awesome months in South East Asia with Nicole Marcotte. We had a great time touring Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. Some highlights include trekking, beaching, tubing, kayaking . . . I could go on and on! Then [View Full Entry]

By Pippi
September 26th 2005

'Evidence' of Beaver? - Jasper

North America » Canada » Alberta » Jasper

Beautiful Lake in the Valley of Five Lakes
But alas, no evidence of beaver :-).

Our campground is cool. It has been taken over by elk in rut who have free reign of the grounds and emit their screeching bellows all night long, trying to woo females but, in reality, just keeping everyone awake :-). I've strapped up Quin's ankle so he able to hobble short distances now, mainly lured on by the promise of food. More trips to the bakery, haha. After checking out the job and housing scene in Jasper (which seems more promising than Banff), I went for a short walk called the Valley of Five Lakes, largely because the Lonely Planet promised [View Full Entry]

By Pippi
September 25th 2005

Tending the Wounded - Jasper

North America » Canada » Alberta » Jasper

Cottonwood Slough - Favourite Moose Stomping Ground
But where are they hiding?

Well, by this morning, Quin's ankle had worsened to the point where he could only limp his way to the bakery and stuff himself with treats, so it looks like no more hiking for a while :-(. So I spent the day wandering Jasper town, which is much smaller than Banff and less commercial, but still suffers from an excessive number of tacky 'Canadiana' tourist shops - who buys this stuff?!? We went for an evening drive to Pyrimid and Patricia Lakes to look for moose but were foiled again. I placated Quin (who had been pretty much car-bound all day) [View Full Entry]

By tannismc
September 25th 2005

Lac Saint-Jean Tourtière and Maple Sugar Pie

North America » Canada » Quebec » Québec City

Royal Guards from the Royal 22e Regiment
These are Canadian soldiers, in these uniforms because the Governor-General is in residence here at La Citadelle, and as the queen's representative, she gets a royal guard. [Note]: I had it rather ... [more]

Last night I dreamed about a single red maple tree surrounded by green ones. I don't even know where to begin deciphering what that might mean. This morning I went down the hill to have a look at the high cross I saw there the other day. It surprised me at first, to see a Celtic Cross in this French-Canadian city, but according to my guide book, it was a gift from a parish in Ireland to commemorate the compassion shown to Irish immigrants arriving here as they fled the Famine. I learned about the famine in school (sort of, but [View Full Entry]

By Ben K
September 25th 2005

Canadian Wilderness at its best!!

North America » Canada » Ontario » Algonquin Provincial Park

Defying gravity?

Hope you are not sick of me by now, but I just have to let u all know how much fun im having and how beautiful this place was. This time the place was algonquin national park, a majestic and absolutely stunning area that pretty much symbolises canada in mind. Its hard to explain to u all how amazing this place actually is, i wouldn't know where to start. First there is the crisp clean air, the flamming colours of maple forests in fall, the many beautiful lakes, the diverse wildlife (although we didn't get to see a bear......damm), the untouched [View Full Entry]

By Pippi
September 24th 2005

Our Journey Continues North - Columbia Icefields to Jasper

North America » Canada » Alberta » Jasper

Climbing Parker Ridge
Trying to find a mountain goat

After we'd once again extracted poor Rufous from his frosty casing, we set off for another hike, this time up Parker Ridge. After a slippery climb up a half-ice/ half-snow trail (which transformed into all-mud on the way down), we made it to the summit, with stunning views of the Saskatchewan Glacier and Columbia Icefield mountains. Apparently, this hike is usually very crowded, but we had it pretty much to ourselves - so this crazy, off-season trip does have its advantages. Unfortunately, on the mountain goat front, we were denied again - despite everyone saying 'if you want to see mount [View Full Entry]

By tannismc
September 24th 2005

The Last Days of the Governor General

North America » Canada » Quebec » Québec City

Hôtel du Parlement
The National Assembly of Québec, where the provincial government meets.

My plan this morning was to go on a tour of the citadelle after a quick along the walls and past 'Hôtel du Parlement (the National Assembly of Québec). As I walked up the drive towards the Citadelle, I noticed a soldier (not unusual, because it is an active military base) and some other people who were stopping everyone who approached. It turns out, the citadelle was closed for tours today, but there were free tours of the governor general's residence (I didn't even know the governor general had a residence in Québec City) as part of an open house being [View Full Entry]

View from the Terrace of the Governor General

By markandmel
September 23rd 2005

Season pass at Whistler!!!

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver

Just a quick update - I got the job with Intrawest and that means.......free season pass to Whistler, so plenty of snowboarding for me!! We went out last night (saturday arvo your time) with a bunch of other Aussies and watched the Swannies get up! All the Canadians thought we were a bit mad, especially since a tranny (Dame Edna) was the pre-game entertainment!!! Mark P.S. The job is with the IT section of Intrawest who own Whistler Blackcomb. [View Full Entry]

By matthijn
September 23rd 2005

Canada trip #2

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver Island » Tofino

Mijn eerste groep in Canada
Laaste avond met de groep in Banff

Good dayEH Leuk is het, dat als je weg bent en aan het camperen met -5, je hoort dat er een mooie na zomer is in Nederland. Hoop dat jullie genoten hebben van de terrasjes (dat kunnen ze in nederland toch het beste hoor!!) Heb net 2 weken Canadeze Rocky Mountains achter de rug..erg mooi maar vooral heel koud! Ook met de 2e groep hebben we wederom veel lol....maken te veel geluid dus die Beren durven nog steeds niet bij ons in de buurt te komen. Na de eerste dagen regen dacht ik dat de Indian Summer in Canada niet bestond, [View Full Entry]

By Pippi
September 23rd 2005

Snow Hiking at its Best - Wilcox Pass, Columbia Icefields

North America » Canada » Alberta

Serene Mr Bighorn
Meditating on his mountaintop

We saw bighorn sheep! A whole herd of them, in fact, blocking the path on our hike today. They were pretty unconcerned about me taking their photo - the ram was just sitting there serenely, chewing some grass and looking over the ledge at the incredible view. When we got up this morning, Rufous was frozen by the glacier - literally enclosed in an ice casing. We had to put the heater on for about 15 minutes before we could even turn on the wipers. Then we set off for our hike - Wilcox Pass to Tangle Creek - which is [View Full Entry]

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