Canada

[Tailgate 3021]

Didn’t see a thread on the country. I’ve been to Toronto a few times on business trips...but am thinking about planning a vacation there. Possibly this winter as the kids like to be around snow.

I liked Toronto but was curious if anyone strongly preferred one city over another and/or any specific areas to explore. I’d prefer to set base in one location as opposed to bouncing to a couple cities...so hopefully a spot with skiing and a cool town nearby? What do you think, aye?

[CooterBrown 18002]

BC is amazing. Just jaw dropping scenery everywhere. Whistler is a short drive from Vancouver.

[TTU13 108]

Absolutely love Vancouver. Looking to make it a semi regular destination.

[Tailgate 3021]

Thanks...I’ll Vancouver a look.

[SimonBolivar 10957]

If Vancouver isn't what you're looking for then take a look at Quebec City.  QC is balls cold, but has skiing and the city is great. Those would be my top two destinations in Canada in the winter. 

Edited October 24, 2019 by SimonBolivar

[Al_4_ISU 12447]

The drive from Vancouver to Whistler (and back) is spectacular.

Quebec City is really interesting.  It's like no place else in North America.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

1 hour ago, SimonBolivar said:

If Vancouver isn't what you're looking for then take a look at Quebec City.  QC is balls cold, but has skiing and the city is great. Those would be my top two destinations in Canada in the winter. 

Was gonna suggest Quebec City. Tremblant ski resort is less than 2 hours away, good skiing, some challenging steeps, and bump runs.

[52-80 19142]

Vancouver is tits

[Ogie Ogilthorpe 639]

Calgary is great, about an hour to Banff, then another 45 mins to Lake Louise.

[RiceOwl 74]

On 10/24/2019 at 10:42 AM, Onboard 2.0 said:

Was gonna suggest Quebec City. Tremblant ski resort is less than 2 hours away, good skiing, some challenging steeps, and bump runs.

If you go to QC, I’d ski Mont St Anne or Le Massif rather than Tremblant.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

38 minutes ago, RiceOwl said:

If you go to QC, I’d ski Mont St Anne or Le Massif rather than Tremblant.

Yeah we did it years ago with the kids. It was perfect for their skill levels. Haven't been back to ski Canada since then.  Thanks for the heads up.

[lemonlime 5503]

5 hours ago, RiceOwl said:

If you go to QC, I’d ski Mont St Anne or Le Massif rather than Tremblant.

Could also go to the Winter Carnival in QC.

[futureman 22440]

On 10/24/2019 at 9:32 AM, Al_4_ISU said:

Quebec City is really interesting.  It's like no place else in North America.

in what way?  there are a lot of places in north america. 

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

4 minutes ago, futureman said:

in what way?  there are a lot of places in north america. 

It's the most old school, European looking city in N. America. Very charming, and quaint, with great architecture.

[gecko 1104]

Quebec City is also the only city in Canada we weren't able to conquer during the invasion of Canada in early stages of the Revolutionary War.  So it also has that distinction....

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

2 hours ago, gecko said:

Quebec City is also the only city in Canada we weren't able to conquer during the invasion of Canada in early stages of the Revolutionary War.  So it also has that distinction....

So, time for some unfinished business ??  2 birds, Conquer an unconquered city, and wipe out a bunch of arrogant French speakers....

[lemonlime 5503]

3 hours ago, futureman said:

in what way?  there are a lot of places in north america. 

It's the only walled city in North America.

[Al_4_ISU 12447]

It's the most old school, European looking city in N. America. Very charming, and quaint, with great architecture.

This

[Hornster 71]

On 10/28/2019 at 7:28 AM, Ogie Ogilthorpe said:

Calgary is great, about an hour to Banff, then another 45 mins to Lake Louise.

Lake Louise is at the southern end of the Icefields Parkway, perhaps the most scenic drive in North America. I place the drive to Jasper above drives to Whister, Denali, Big Sur, Going-to-the-Sun, Cote d'Azur and Hana.

[futureman 22440]

9 minutes ago, Hornster said:

Lake Louise is at the southern end of the Icefields Parkway, perhaps the most scenic drive in North America. I place the drive to Jasper above drives to Whister, Denali, Big Sur, Going-to-the-Sun, Cote d'Azur and Hana.

clearly you’ve never driven highway 6 east from waco.

[Parliament 14230]

Saskatoon is a wonderful place.

[Beau Vine 54204]

On 10/24/2019 at 9:44 AM, 52-80 said:

Vancouver is tits

Except Vancouver is not even Canada really.  Might as well go to Seattle.  

[SimonBolivar 10957]

5 hours ago, Beau Vine said:

Except Vancouver is not even Canada really.  Might as well go to Seattle.  

Yeah but is Canada really Canada? 80% America Lite and 20% Petite France

[Ogie Ogilthorpe 639]

9 hours ago, SimonBolivar said:

Yeah but is Canada really Canada? 80% America Lite and 20% Petite France

Not much french in Western Canada. Vancouver 30% Asia

[CooterBrown 18002]

2 hours ago, Ogie Ogilthorpe said:

Not much french in Western Canada. Vancouver 30% 80% Asia

FIFY

[4th&Five 41506]

Air Canada is trying to fuck me and I may end up with a 24 hour layover in Toronto this summer. I’d be solo and have never been. Suggestions?

[Al_4_ISU 12447]

On 11/5/2019 at 7:48 AM, Ogie Ogilthorpe said:

Not much french in Western Canada. Vancouver 30% Asia

There's not much French outside of Quebec, period.  I think the Prairie Provinces are north of 90% in regards to English-first speakers.

[Pokoloco 1279]

On 1/30/2020 at 11:07 AM, Al_4_ISU said:

There's not much French outside of Quebec, period.  I think the Prairie Provinces are north of 90% in regards to English-first speakers.

Was just in northern New Brunswick, OG Acadia. French is spoken 1st most towns we went through.  Was in Caraquet, it looked like any small town in the US. All French, I thought it was pretty cool.