as canadian as...
Sep 11th 2009, 2:46 pm
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as canadian as...
is there anything quintessentially canadian? we want our recce to be as canadian as possible so while we will do some touristy things we want to try real canadian atmosphere.
any suggestions?
any suggestions?
Sep 11th 2009, 2:49 pm
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Re: as canadian as...
The winning answer in the "As Canadian as..." competition in the Globe was
"possible under the circumstances."
"possible under the circumstances."
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Sep 11th 2009, 2:49 pm
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Re: as canadian as...
Where will your recce be?
Sep 11th 2009, 2:50 pm
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Re: as canadian as...
Visiting Tim Hortons' coffee shops, everyone seems to rave about those. Personally I thought they were ok, but nothing special - visit one and decide for yourself.
Sep 11th 2009, 2:52 pm
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Re: as canadian as...
Shovel some snow. Have a Keith's for breakfast. Eat peameal and poutine. Shoot some varmints.
Sep 11th 2009, 2:54 pm
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Re: as canadian as...
LOL at "as possible under the circumstances"
recce to vancouver in 3 weeks eeek.
recce to vancouver in 3 weeks eeek.
Sep 11th 2009, 3:01 pm
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ah Vancouver...the Capilano bridge in North Van is pretty cool - very touristy, but you have to be brave to cross it! (I did 
)
If you can get out of town to the North, heading towards Squamish there's a supposedly good mine museum on the way although didn't get time to see it myself.
)If you can get out of town to the North, heading towards Squamish there's a supposedly good mine museum on the way although didn't get time to see it myself.
Sep 11th 2009, 3:05 pm
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Re: as canadian as...
SMALL TOWN HOCKEY
Forget the NHL, its home town kids teams that shine a light on canadian family life.
TIM HORTONS... canada in a nutshell
Forget the NHL, its home town kids teams that shine a light on canadian family life.
TIM HORTONS... canada in a nutshell
Sep 11th 2009, 3:06 pm
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Re: as canadian as...
Or
Pop into the wilderness and shoot something
Or
Buy some gore-tex
Or
Go watch some Ice Hockey
http://whl.ca/stats/schedule.php?vie...34&home_away=h
Sep 11th 2009, 3:53 pm
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Re: as canadian as...
You've also got to go to the arena wearing shorts unless it's actually snowing outside.
Sep 11th 2009, 3:57 pm
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Re: as canadian as...
hmmm ice hockey. we are toying with the idea of seeing a match(match? game?) we are not that sporty but want to try a dodgy hot dog and those big foam hand/finger thingy's
thing is tickets are $80 each. *gulp*
then again when is the next time we will get a night out in van without the kids? assuming we do get a job/visa/move out there etc.
thing is tickets are $80 each. *gulp*
then again when is the next time we will get a night out in van without the kids? assuming we do get a job/visa/move out there etc.
Sep 11th 2009, 4:05 pm
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Re: as canadian as...
hmmm ice hockey. we are toying with the idea of seeing a match(match? game?) we are not that sporty but want to try a dodgy hot dog and those big foam hand/finger thingy's
thing is tickets are $80 each. *gulp*
then again when is the next time we will get a night out in van without the kids? assuming we do get a job/visa/move out there etc.
thing is tickets are $80 each. *gulp*
then again when is the next time we will get a night out in van without the kids? assuming we do get a job/visa/move out there etc.
http://www.vancouvergiants.com/tic_promo.htm
Sep 11th 2009, 4:09 pm
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Re: as canadian as...
hmmm ice hockey. we are toying with the idea of seeing a match(match? game?) we are not that sporty but want to try a dodgy hot dog and those big foam hand/finger thingy's
thing is tickets are $80 each. *gulp*
then again when is the next time we will get a night out in van without the kids? assuming we do get a job/visa/move out there etc.
thing is tickets are $80 each. *gulp*
then again when is the next time we will get a night out in van without the kids? assuming we do get a job/visa/move out there etc.
http://www.vancouvergiants.com/tic_single.htm
Sep 11th 2009, 4:13 pm
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Re: as canadian as...
If you're looking for a hotel, the Granville Island is my favorite.
Got its own microbrewery, the restaurant overlooks False Creek and you can catch a waterbus to most of the touristy type stuff.
Got its own microbrewery, the restaurant overlooks False Creek and you can catch a waterbus to most of the touristy type stuff.
