Right, what to see in Canada?

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Howdy y'all.

I don't really post here much, but you lot are always helpful </brown nose>

So, I'm planning a bit of trip (backpacking/student style) to Canada around July/August this year for a month or two in between Uni years. So, what do I NEED to see?

The only thing that's on my "hit list" is Moraine Lake. Obviously due to the time of year, certain things will be off the list, such as Northern Lights etc.

So, anyone who's been to Canada, or even any Canadian's, what do I need to see in the glorious country.

May even be finishing off the trip with a week in San Fransisco, but that's beside the point

NOTE: This is all in the planning stage now, so I'll consider anything, so when I come to work out what we'll actually be able to do, that's when I'll start making decisions on what I actually go and do, and what I miss out on
 
EdwardTeach said:
British Columbia - all of it.
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Any reason? Or just for the amazing scenary that google images has just shown me? Wait...I've just answered my own question there haven't I? :P

Also, I apologise for making the title of this thread sound so aggressive! :confused:
 
The town of Vulcan :D

Medicine Hat Teepee :p

The writing on stone provincial park, This also includes the hoodoos and the milk river

The Rockies just for the beautiful views

And Sulphar Mountain, Banff,

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:)
 
Jealous :p Canada is the one place I really want to go, I'd rent a canoe and do a week long trip, anywhere. The country was built on the back of men in canoes, would be a disservice to them not see the country as they would have :) That may be a bit expensive though what with renting kit and a hiring guide if you have no experience :(

My bro said Vancouver was good when he went :)
 
Where are you intending to be in Canada? It's a little bit on the large side so a general indication of where you might be aiming for would help a little.

If the fact that you're possibly ending up on the West Coast of America is any indication of your general aim (East to West?) then I'd have to recommend Vancouver before you finish the trip - it's a nice city and the BC scenery is pretty spectacular. You'll probably also be able to go on the Blackcomb Glacier at Whistler as well if you fancy a bit of summer snow skiing. Hire a kayak or a boat in Deep Cove near Vancouver and go for a pootle about the islands there. You might be able to go on a whale watching tour too. Vancouver Island is worth a look and Granville Island has an awesome market.

You might be in time for the Calgary Stampede (July 8-17 2011), I've not been myself yet but I've heard it's pretty awesome.

I can't offer too much advice on the East Coast of Canada, I only flew there briefly to see a mate and saw Moncton when I arrived on the plane (pretty non-descript city) and Shediac - I quite liked it (used to be lobster capital of the World apparently) but there's not too much going on there.
 
Just to echo SPW about the Stampede, I went to one of the rodeo exhibition nights on the way back to Calgary after skiing at Banff 5-6 years ago and though I wasn't that bothered about going to see it, it turned out an awesome night though and i would recommend anyone to go see it if they get an oppurtunity.
 
If you can far enough north there might be the chance to see the Northern Lights / Aurora Borealis. Can't think of anything else in the natural world I'd like to see.
 
Jokester said:
Just to echo SPW about the Stampede, I went to one of the rodeo exhibition nights on the way back to Calgary after skiing at Banff 5-6 years ago and though I wasn't that bothered about going to see it, it turned out an awesome night though and i would recommend anyone to go see it if they get an oppurtunity.
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There is a stampede in nearly every major canadian town/city
:p

I went to one in Medicine Hat, the amount of effort the put into it was amazing :)
 
doofski said:
Toronto is a fantastic city and Niagra Falls is amazing.
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Personally I really didn't like Niagra Falls, yes the falls themselves were pretty impressive but the town was really crass - it reminded me of Blackpool. The maid of the mist boat trip was all a bit 'Disneyland ride' as well.
 
A few years back my parents took me to Canada.

Started off in Vancouver which is a lovely place - the culture is the complete opposite to American jay-walking - you can walk up to the side of any road and the cars will stop for you.

Drove up to Wells Grey, then Jasper then Banff, then to Calgary for a flight to Toronto and to see Niagara which is pretty much essential.
I looked it up on google maps so thought you may want to see: http://bit.ly/ftvR4b

I think a lot of people do it the other way round, east to west. It's a lot of driving, but the scenery is amazing.
 
Greg0986 said:
The town of Vulcan :D

Medicine Hat Teepee :p

The writing on stone provincial park, This also includes the hoodoos and the milk river

The Rockies just for the beautiful views

And Sulphar Mountain, Banff,

:)
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We'll, you've given me a basic idea of what to read more into, cheers.

As for Banff, Moraine lake is in that regoin (according to what i've understood from Wikipedia).

Col_M said:
Jealous :p Canada is the one place I really want to go, I'd rent a canoe and do a week long trip, anywhere. The country was built on the back of men in canoes, would be a disservice to them not see the country as they would have :) That may be a bit expensive though what with renting kit and a hiring guide if you have no experience :(

My bro said Vancouver was good when he went :)
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Might be able to do it for a day or two, but i'm not were near fit enough for a week! :p

semi-pro waster said:
Where are you intending to be in Canada? It's a little bit on the large side so a general indication of where you might be aiming for would help a little.
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I honestly don't know, that's why this thread is so vague! At the minute, i'm kind of thinking of seeing where everything is that i'd want to see, and then see if a route turns up from them. if not, then i'll narrow it down to cities or what not.

Now, my geography is terrible, and haven't a clue which regions are french speaking or not. Will it be a problem (not a problem, but a hinderence (sp?) ) that i can't speak french?

also, I'd be far to say, i'm not going alone, I'm going with my cousin.

Thanks for all your head so far, you've given me plenty to read into :D
 
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