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General => General info Somewhat hot tub related => Topic started by: 96SC on February 10, 2010, 11:59:08 am
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This post is barely, somewhat Hot tub related, only for the fact that we all have hot tubs.
If moderators want to 'kick this to the curb' so be it. This is the only place I know to contact folks north of the border.
My family goes on a trip every other year and we are somewhat looking at Canada in 2011, somewhere between Winnipeg towards Quebec City.
Here are some of my questions, you can either put your answers here or via PM.
Is it necessary to speak French in Montreal or Quebec City or anywhere else?
As a tourist would you stay in Old Quebec vs. Quebec City?
Would you take a vacation in Winnipeg? Providing you don't already live there.
Is there anywhere in Canada you would highly recommend visiting, no matter where?
Is there anywhere in Canada you would tell a tourists to stay away from?
Of the major/semi major cities Winnipeg to Quebec City is there one you would recommend?
We are planning on a late July visit so any snow festivals/carnivals are out.
Thanks in advance, have a nice soak.
Jim
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I'm south of the border, in Jersey actually.
My findings about 25 years ago in Montreal was not that pleasant. People only wanted to speak French even in a McDonalds so if you can speak French so much the better IMO. Sorry to say people were even rude. Honestly, my wife and I cut our trip short due to how we were felt we were being treated. Of course this is being told to you by an English only speaking American - LOL!! ;)
If you do go to Montreal check out the subway, I was there about 33 years ago and it was fantastic. I went with my brother in law who grew up there and showed me around. The architecture around the city is beautiful and they still had the expo grounds there as well.
Hopefully things have changed in Quebec.
A place I'd like to go to is the Canadian Rockies. A friend of mine showed me pictures of them when he went on vacation and they were beautiful!
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Just checking to make sure this isn't a thread telling people how to avoid the border patrol.
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Wow..I remember the Expo...vaguely..haha
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Just checking to make sure this isn't a thread telling people how to avoid the border patrol.
:D ;D LMFAO
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Just checking to make sure this isn't a thread telling people how to avoid the border patrol.
It is, but you have to have the 'decoder ring' to figure out how.
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OK, OK! The way to avoid the boder patrol is by NOT going to Canada!!! At least if you're a US resident!
Just checking to make sure this isn't a thread telling people how to avoid the border patrol.
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96SC
Sorry to have not responded soon I don't stop in here as often as I used too. Lets take this in point form
No it is not necessary to speak French in Montreal or Quebec City. If you begin your conversation in English 99% of folks will continue in English. There are however some rural areas where English is very seldom used. A
As a tourist it depends on what you wish to see. Quebec City is one of the oldest settlements in North America and is absolutely beautiful. The Old section of town is where you must stay, the architecture is truly amazing. Montreal while it is a Old/French city it is much more cosmopolitan and would be like a french speaking New York. Lots of restaurants and shopping, art galleries and of course the Montreal Canadiens
Vancouver would be the place I would most recommend to visit in the Summer. The Olympics will be over and the weather is great. The mountains and the city are awesome. Vancouver Island is like a forgotten paradise just a short ferry ride from a major metropolitan city
Personally I would stay away from Toronto, IMO it's like visiting Detroit (I know I'll take some flak for that but it's my opinion)
Thank you for mentioning the fact that there will be no snow in July, you wouldn't believe how many stories we hear about Southern Americans wondering where all the snow is 5 minutes after crossing the Ambassador Bridge :P
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In Canada
Thanks for writing, I had almost given up hope for 'insider' information. The rest of the family had sort of written off Montreal/Quebec City and focused on Toronto (I have some news for them now). I had been to both cities years ago, staying in youth hostels. We did go to the old section of Quebec, it was memorable and the night we stayed in Montreal was in a bar (not much memory of that night).
I had actually gotten a sample disk from Rosetta Stone to see how it works, if I needed to learn some French. After 10 minutes I was able to pick out a picture of a boy, girl, man or woman either drinking, reading or eating. Could I say what they were doing in French? Nope.
One family member did mention Vancouver so it hasn't been eliminated yet.
Again, thanks for writing, only 17 months to plan.
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96SC
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Thank you for mentioning the fact that there will be no snow in July, you wouldn't believe how many stories we hear about Southern Americans wondering where all the snow is 5 minutes after crossing the Ambassador Bridge :P
OK, now we're South Americans ... I thought we called people that south of Central America. ??? ;) ;D
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96SC
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Thank you for mentioning the fact that there will be no snow in July, you wouldn't believe how many stories we hear about Southern Americans wondering where all the snow is 5 minutes after crossing the Ambassador Bridge :P
OK, now we're South Americans ... I thought we called people that south of Central America. ??? ;) ;D
NO, NO, NO, not South Americans, I said Southern Americans ;D or Americans from Southern States as I think I remember 96SC is from South Carolina. Believe me Vinny it's true, I have a friend who's father was a Customs Officer and he told stories of folks crossing the border at Detroit and immediately looking for snow :o
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In Canada
Thanks for writing, I had almost given up hope for 'insider' information. The rest of the family had sort of written off Montreal/Quebec City and focused on Toronto (I have some news for them now). I had been to both cities years ago, staying in youth hostels. We did go to the old section of Quebec, it was memorable and the night we stayed in Montreal was in a bar (not much memory of that night).
I had actually gotten a sample disk from Rosetta Stone to see how it works, if I needed to learn some French. After 10 minutes I was able to pick out a picture of a boy, girl, man or woman either drinking, reading or eating. Could I say what they were doing in French? Nope.
One family member did mention Vancouver so it hasn't been eliminated yet.
Again, thanks for writing, only 17 months to plan.
You could also try Niagara Falls Ontario and Niagara on the Lake, Muskoka area is beautiful and still fairly close to Toronto. Lake Louise Alberta is very nice so Nova Scotia (Halifax and Peggy's Cove). I can't tell you much about the Prairie Provinces, sorry
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OK, OK! The way to avoid the boder patrol is by NOT going to Canada!!! At least if you're a US resident!
Just checking to make sure this isn't a thread telling people how to avoid the border patrol.
Just DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES wear a Team USA hockey jersey while crossing the border
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OK, OK! The way to avoid the boder patrol is by NOT going to Canada!!! At least if you're a US resident!
Just checking to make sure this isn't a thread telling people how to avoid the border patrol.
Just DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES wear a Team USA hockey jersey while crossing the border
If we meet again in the Gold Medal game and Canada comes out on top this time are we free to come out of hiding with our USA jerseys while up North?
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Just DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES wear a Team USA hockey jersey while crossing the border
Good idea, but I do get warm receptions when I wear my Columbus Curling shirt. I wore there at the falls last Sept.
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Just DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES wear a Team USA hockey jersey while crossing the border
Would it even be noticed???
I mean, with heads hanging so low and all.
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I think the reason for that is Canadians know they can beat the US with their eyes closed and playing on concrete. ;D I have to say the only Curling Olympic match was the US vs Canada Women's teams and I was amazed how good the Canadians were.
Just DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES wear a Team USA hockey jersey while crossing the border
Good idea, but I do get warm receptions when I wear my Columbus Curling shirt. I wore there at the falls last Sept.
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OK, OK! The way to avoid the boder patrol is by NOT going to Canada!!! At least if you're a US resident!
Just checking to make sure this isn't a thread telling people how to avoid the border patrol.
Just DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES wear a Team USA hockey jersey while crossing the border
I guess it would be OK to wear a USA womens hockey jersey, now that Canada put a 'goose egg' on them.
As of now our target is Niagara Falls, it looks like there is more to do on the Canadian side. I would like to go to Montreal but it's 400+ miles from the falls so I don't know if that will happen. We may have to be happy going up to Hamilton, I see where the CFL starts in July, maybe I can sneak in a Tiger-Cat game. How difficult is it to get CFL tickets? If it's like NFL tickets you have to sacrifice your first born to get some.
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There is far more to do at the Canadian side of the falls, we usually spend the entire day there. I've been to both sides many times. If I never went to the American side, I might plan a stop there, the walk down to the American falls is nice and the park is nice. Plus its just minutes from the best attraction in the area, The Anchor Bar! :D
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There is far more to do at the Canadian side of the falls, we usually spend the entire day there. I've been to both sides many times. If I never went to the American side, I might plan a stop there, the walk down to the American falls is nice and the park is nice. Plus its just minutes from the best attraction in the area, The Anchor Bar! :D
OK Bill or anybody whose been to the falls, give me some suggestions on lodging without breaking the bank. We were looking at the Casino hotel on the US side (All I can think of is Cherokee but that's not right). I have a female cousin who likes to gamble but I wouldn't want her to walk a long way to play. If you have a favorite place on the Canadian side within safe walking distance to one of the casinos, please speak up.
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Stay at the Fallsview Casino Hotel on the Canadian side, great view of the falls.
You have to do a small trip to the town of Niagara on the Lake, beautiful small town just about 20 miles or so away from the falls. There is an excellent winery tour going though the area also. Some of the best estate wines in the world come from the area. I guarantee you will come home with at least a case of various different wines, none of them available at the LCBO or your local liquor store
Downtown Niagara Falls is a little "touristy" but the tackyness is part of the charm.
Tiger Cat tickets can be had on short notice if your not fussy about the seats. I am a big Ti-cat fan and in a lot of people opinion the CFL is far more exciting then the NFL
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Just DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES wear a Team USA hockey jersey while crossing the border
Would it even be noticed???
I mean, with heads hanging so low and all.
Rematch coming right up! EH-O-LETS-GO
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Its going to be a good game but I think Canada may get their revenge.
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Its going to be a good game but I think Canada may get their revenge.
Which would make them even, one game apiece. Need a rubber. To bad one had a different color medal!!
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Its going to be a good game but I think Canada may get their revenge.
Which would make them even, one game apiece. Need a rubber. To bad one had a different color medal!!
Watching the game and seeing the US tie it with 24 seconds to go I said to my wife:
"I wonder how many people just had a heart attack in Canada!".
Let them have the gold in their signature game (heck, they act like they invented it). We'll try to get even in basketball or baseball lol.
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It is our game, just like baseball is to an American. Yes I agree some folks around here can get really out of sorts when it comes to hockey. I look at it this way. Just think of what an American would say if the Canadians beat them at the World Baseball Classic, my God some of you all would have it right up there with armageddon. That's kind of how we think about it.
Canada has a population of 33 million, the State of California has more people then that. Americas day will come, it has to, just based on population and an improving minor hockey system.
For now
GO CANADA
I will now go back to not liking Cindy Crosby
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Its going to be a good game but I think Canada may get their revenge.
Which would make them even, one game apiece. Need a rubber. To bad one had a different color medal!!
Watching the game and seeing the US tie it with 24 seconds to go I said to my wife:
"I wonder how many people just had a heart attack in Canada!".
Let them have the gold in their signature game (heck, they act like they invented it). We'll try to get even in basketball or baseball lol.
I am pretty sure wwe invented Basketball to, and even Babe Ruth had his first home run at Hanlans point in Toronto.
Canada rules at everything.....and now we have learned from are American cousins how to wave a flag>>>>>>Go CANADA Go
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Its going to be a good game but I think Canada may get their revenge.
Which would make them even, one game apiece. Need a rubber. To bad one had a different color medal!!
Watching the game and seeing the US tie it with 24 seconds to go I said to my wife:
"I wonder how many people just had a heart attack in Canada!".
Let them have the gold in their signature game (heck, they act like they invented it). We'll try to get even in basketball or baseball lol.
I am pretty sure wwe invented Basketball to, and even Babe Ruth had his first home run at Hanlans point in Toronto.
Canada rules at everything.....and now we have learned from are American cousins how to wave a flag>>>>>>Go CANADA Go
...but Naismith invented basketball on US soil so we consider it ours and besides, he only did it because he got tired of hockey so he moved to the US to come up with something better.
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Montreal-stayed there for 2 weeks visiting, was ok with my no french capability, went to hockey game, was cool, pretty much for speaking french, if you say merci, bonjour etc. then switch to english everybody i met was pretty good with english
Quebec City-stayed there for 2 days, went to the citadel and toured the old city, very nice, more friendly than montreal. went to montmorecy falls which was pretty impressive as well.
Niagara Falls is a plus to see any time of year
Vancouver, or Victoria would be nice
Alberta-Waterton Park, Banff Park, Lake louise or columbia Ice Fields, Jasper is nice too.
Winnipeg was flooded last time i went so didnt stop :)
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I am heading to St. Johns and Halifax in Sept. Any recommendations in these areas?
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