A large country in North America, located in the northern part of the continent between the United States, the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and the Arctic Ocean. Canada is the world's second-largest country by area, and has a population of about 34.6 million (2011).
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US Customs Pre-clearance in foreign airports
Recently, I was traveling back to the US through Vancouver, BC, Canada. I was delighted with the fact that I was able to get pre-screened through US Customs before even getting on the plane. What ...
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Flight/Train combo from Europe to Toronto/Vancouver
My parents are planning a vacation in Canada in the summer of 2012, they want to visit relatives in the Toronto area, and visit the west-coast (Vancouver). They are looking for a way to have a ...
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What's a Canadian equivalent of Super Safemove for U-Haul trucks in Canada? [closed]
I'll be renting a uhaul truck for one way move from Ottawa to Toronto in couple of weeks and I'm wondering whether there's a Canadian equivalent of Super Safemove damage coverage insurance? Only ...
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One-way tickets into the US and Canada?
So I have a series of weird flights I can use to get to Bangkok from London with a stop in Vancouver, where it may actually be cheaper for me to fly to Vancouver, bus down to LA/San Fran, and then fly ...
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Visit Northern Ontario from Toronto without a car?
If I wish to visit the towns of Northern Ontario starting from Toronto on a budget and I do not drive a car, what are my best options?
Greyhound?
Is there anything else? Like an organised car ...
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Camping around Toronto, Ontario for the new year weekend
I live in Toronto by the lakeshore. I had a long yearning to spend new years eve by myself out in the middle of nowhere, under the stars, in a tent.
Now I have 3 days off - 31st Dec, 1st Jan and 2nd ...
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Suggestions Regarding Roadtrip from Milwaukee to Niagara Falls
Next summer (end of July 2012) I'll be attending a wedding in Milwaukee. My wife and I have never been to any of the states up around the Great Lakes and were wondering where our time would be best ...
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What neighborhoods or sites should I visit in Montreal?
I'll be visiting Montreal for the first time this month to participate in an academic conference on urban design. Naturally, as an urban designer, I would love to visit vibrant neighborhoods in ...
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Do US pre-pay GSM sim cards normally work in Canada?
For an upcoming trip, I'm going to spend about 10-15 days in the USA, followed by about another 10 days up in Canada. While over there, I expect I'll want to make and receive a few phone calls, send ...
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How to travel as a crew member on a ship?
Is there a feasible way to take a one year break from a IT job and work as a crew member on a big ship?
How can one go about this?
I am a recreational sailor and know intermediate sailing, coastal ...
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Exchanging Canadian dollars for Pound Sterling [closed]
Could you tell me how many pounds sterling I would receive from you for 1,680 CA dollars?
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How should I spend my time in Calgary In August?
EDIT: Thanks Kate for the idea!
Three questions could explain better my situation:
How far Banff is from Calgary and if it's worth the detour, how to get there, are there any activities to do, and ...
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Getting from downtown Vancouver to the Airport on a Friday night
Later this year I'm going to be at a conference in Vancouver, and potentially I'll need to make a quick getaway to the airport on a Friday night once it finishes.
I've had a look on the TransLink ...
