Comments on: 10 Things To Experience In Canada

By: Zhu

Zhu — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:02:14 +0000

Well, I came to Canad several years ago and I haven’t had a chance to experience all that Canada has to offer, like I said. I’m hoping to travel much more in Canada in the future! I really want to go to the North — I find it fascinating. Thanks for sharing!

By: Kelti

Kelti — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:13:07 +0000

You really have missed out on some of the best Canadian experiences by being so Ontario-centric. I was born in the NWT and have been to every province and Territory. Here is my top 10:

1) Whistle at the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) — best done in any of the Territories in the dead of winter, because that is when and where they have the best colours.

2) Philosophise with a homeless person in Stanley Park, Vancouver. B.C. is the best place to be if you have no permanent residence, because of the weather and liberal tendencies and Stanley Park just rocks.

3) Ski in the Rockies. Downhill skiing is an experience not to be missed and we have some of the best mountains bordering Alberta and B.C.

4) Get drunk and ride the rides after watching (or being) a rodeo clown at the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” — also known as the Calgary STampede — also mini-donuts!!

5)Fall asleep while driving in Saskatchewan and wake up still on the road. This actually happened to me — Saskatchewan is so flat that you can watch your dog running away for 3 days…

6) Go to Klondike Days in the Yukon. This Territory got its start with a gold rush and still retains a bit of wildness that is fun to experience

7)Drive across P.E.I. — It will only take about 15 minutes and its so pretty!

Go icefishing in Nunavut — don’t forget your parka, mukluks, and plenty of Molson Canadian!

9) Stalk polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba — actually, it is more likely they’ll be stalking you! LOL!

10) Learn both the English and French version to Oh Canada! You can do this in any province or Territory!

By: Priyank

Priyank — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:49:33 +0000

I haven't done 1, 4 and ... 7 (I'm not joking!) 3 years in Toronto and not going to CN tower, what a shame! But since last year, I am very curious to visit Ottawa for Canada Day. Lets see if that becomes possible in 2010! .-= Priyank´s last blog ..Three years in Toronto =-.

By: Linguist-in-Waiting

Linguist-in-Waiting — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:11:23 +0000

Here in Buffalo, I did 2, 3, 6, 8, and 9. I've experienced a couple of blizzards already here, the most famous one being the Friday the 13th storm back in October 2006. I also always take the trash out wearing just sandals in the winter. I usually end up running back inside afterward. And Indian summer is awesome, it's like nature's way of fucking with your head. I've seen Niagara Falls up close and personal back in 2007, when my roommate's family went to town and we all rode the boats. And finally, what I like best about summer is the outdoor festivals, the outdoor concerts, and the art shows on the streets. Hey, Buffalo can pretend to be Canada too, don't you think? .-= Linguist-in-Waiting´s last blog ..Book Review: Nocturnes by Kazuo Ishiguro =-.

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:17:55 +0000

Growing up in the New England states, I'm familiar with blizzards, Indian summer, and outdoor activities in the winter. I've also enjoyed Niagara Falls and the CN Tower, where I witnessed a brave few crawling across the glass floor. No one could seem to walk on it, and I could only stick my arms over it to take a picture before running for the visual safety of solid flooring. Canada is beautiful, and I'd love to see more of it! .-= Kirsten´s last blog ..At the Dentist =-.

By: Cornflakegirl

Cornflakegirl — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:41:35 +0000

Well, my first though was "nooo, it's too cold!" but I think the winter in Canada should be lived a little bit outdoors if possible. However, the blizzars really scare me! Anyway, next year, I will spend my holidays in BC so, I will let you know what I think after. .-= Cornflakegirl´s last blog ..The soundtrack of writing =-.

By: barbara

barbara — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:36:01 +0000

Salut Zhu,

Humm… I’m still far from experiencing it all ! Just the parts about the Indian summer.
But no blizzard yet ( I think that I’m stalling ) and no winter spent in Canada… yet. Though my hubby wants to spend a future trip to Canada in the winter. Shall see

Stay warm if you can & have a good week.

By: dyosa

dyosa — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:30:34 +0000

My family actually lives in Canada. They’re in Toronto though. Might go visit them early next year. Hope I can survive the cold.
.-= dyosa´s last blog ..GOLD, RED, AND EVERYTHING NICE AT THE PENINSULA MANILA’S THE LOBBY =-.

By: Zhu

Zhu — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:19:18 +0000

@Kate — Canada is an outdoor country!

@Beth — I know… I spotted some people wearing sandals — believe it or not — no later than… last week!

@Lisa ~ Urban Native Girl — It is something cool to experience!

@shionge — I’m like your daughter, I’d love to see Niagara Falls under the snow!

@London Caller — Mmmm… not that I can think of. A lot of French go to the UK because they like to practice their English, and some can

@Sidney — Of course you would! I had never seen snow before I came here you know

By: Sidney

Sidney — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:42:10 +0000

I really think Canada is a beautiful and amazing country but I don’t think I would survive Winter there…