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Quebec City and the St. Lawrence River

Posted by cemsarak on December 4th, 2008 under Canadian Cities, Quebec Tags: , , , , , ,  •  No Comments

THE HEART AND soul of French Canada, Quebec City sits overlooking the St. Lawrence River on the cliffs of Cap Diamant. As provincial capital, the city is the seat of regional government, and nowadays is the heart of French-Canadian nationalism. Parisian in atmosphere, with every tiny street worth visiting, Quebec City is almost entirely Frenchspeaking.

Charlottetown

Posted by cemsarak on November 18th, 2008 under Canadian Cities Tags: , , , , ,  •  No Comments

The birthplace of Canada is a charming small city. Along Peake’s Quay, sailboats lie snug against marina piers, and the waterside buildings are home to intriguing shops and restaurants. The elegant Confederation Centre of the Arts hosts an array of live entertainment including the popular musical Anne of Green Gables.

Fredericton

Posted by cemsarak on November 16th, 2008 under Canadian Cities Tags: , , , , ,  •  No Comments

STRADDLING THE Saint John River, Fredericton is New Brunswick’s provincial capital.

Saint John

Posted by cemsarak on November 16th, 2008 under Canadian Cities Tags: , , , , ,  •  No Comments

NEW BRUNSWICK’S largest city, Saint John, still retains the charm of a small town. In 1785, 14,000 loyalists escaping the turmoil of the American Revolution built Saint John in under a year.

Labrador City

Posted by cemsarak on November 16th, 2008 under Canadian Cities Tags: , , , , , ,  •  No Comments

IN THE MIDST of ancient tundra, Labrador City is a mining town that shows the modern, industrial face of Canada. The town is home to the largest open-pit iron mine in the world and the community has largely grown up around it since the late 1950s.

St. John’s

Posted by cemsarak on November 14th, 2008 under Canadian Cities Tags: , , , , , ,  •  No Comments

Newfoundland is a place where land, water and sky hug like old pals, and the edge of North America holds an adventure as immense as the heavens.

Vancouver

Posted by cemsarak on November 13th, 2008 under Canadian Cities Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,  •  No Comments

 
Superbly set in a warm moderate zone between mountain and sea, Vancouver is sanctified with one of the most gorgeous places of any Canadian city. Yet, its architectural accomplishments have not always matched its natural splendour. Serious efforts are now being made to revitalize old neighborhoods and rescuing rotting industrial districts for new uses.

Halifax

Posted by cemsarak on November 9th, 2008 under Canadian Cities Tags: , , , , , , , ,  •  No Comments

Nature has blessed this region with sandy shoreline, rugged coastline and colourful gardens. This fine place was the location of the first British town in Canada, founded in 1749. Since then, the region has progressed to be home for a various mix of people. Delightful fishing villages, farming communities and Atlantic Canada’s biggest city await [...]

Quebec City

Posted by cemsarak on November 8th, 2008 under Canadian Cities Tags: , , , , ,  •  No Comments

 
Quebec City is the capital of the province of Quebec and is situated in the Capitale-Nationale district. It is the second biggest city in the province, following Montreal. Quebec City is about 233 kilometers away from Montreal. The fortifications nearby Old Quebec are the only remaining fortified  walls in the North America, and were acknowledged [...]

Toronto

Posted by cemsarak on November 8th, 2008 under Canadian Cities Tags: , , , , , ,  •  No Comments

Toronto is a clean, secure, multi-ethnic city with a magnificent network of parks, recreational, and cultural and educational facilities. Toronto is the home of four professional sports teams and the third biggest English-speaking theatre region in the world, behind London and New York.

Hamilton

Posted by cemsarak on October 31st, 2008 under Canadian Cities Tags: , , , , ,  •  No Comments

At the western end of Lake Ontario, the steel town of Hamilton claims two outstanding attractions in addition to the Art Gallery of Hamilton, which showcases a fine collection of Canadian and international art.