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  1. living avatar

    RE: The farest point in Canada

    by living 09 May 2012

    If you make some inquiries in the cycling community (I am guessing they have websites) there seem to be vans that run up and down the…

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    RE: The farest point in Canada

    by permafrost 08 May 2012

    Manitoba - Churchill (Via train or flight, or bus to thompson then by train) Northwest Territories - Yellowknife (unless you purchase…

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    RE: The farest point in Canada

    by markharf 07 May 2012

    Regular ferries to Nain on the Labrador coast. Seems to me there used to be mail boats going further north, like to Hebron, but I might…

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    RE: The farest point in Canada

    by anillos_de_saturno 07 May 2012

    [Behchoko|behchoko.lgant.ca/] (former Rae-Edzo) is northern than Yellowknife and it seems it can be reached by public transport. I don't…

  5. updownallaround7 avatar

    RE: The farest point in Canada

    by updownallaround7 07 May 2012

    I believe Yellowknife is the northern most city/town that one can reach by relying on public transport only.

  6. the_ufo avatar

    The farest point in Canada

    by the_ufo 07 May 2012

    I'd like to know what is the farest interesting point in the north Canada where I can get by public ground transport, i.e. greyhound buses…

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    RE: Quebec south-west across us up west coast to Alaska then back to Quebec

    by trekker502 18 March 2012

    En route homeward, you could drive along the Cassiar Highway #37, which is now paved. Its gas stations are in Indian (First Nation) village…

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    RE: Alternative travel methods to Nunavut?

    by permafrost 15 March 2012

    Sorry to say but via churchill you can fly to communities on hudson bay, but it costs a lot. As far as I know, Omnitrax in churchill does…

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    RE: aurora in Yellowknife end of Feb or early March from Toronto

    by living 14 February 2012

    I doubt there is any such thing as "cheap B&B" in Yellowknife. It's a VERY expensive town. Also, be aware that the northern lights are…

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    RE: aurora in Yellowknife end of Feb or early March from Toronto

    by South_of_60 10 February 2012

    Hi, You can also see them from Sudbury. Just check for solar flares. http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/auroramax/connect.asp Th…

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    aurora in Yellowknife end of Feb or early March from Toronto

    by hoyoto 10 February 2012

    Hi, I'm thinking about going to see northern light for 3 to 5 days end of Feb or early March depending on the flight fare. Is 5 days…

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    RE: Prepare a Feast for Feathered Friends

    by trekker502 11 January 2012

    *Tough year for whooping cranes. Texas drought threatens last self-sustaining flock* by Ramit Plushnick-Masti, Associated Press, in +Santa…

  13. living avatar

    RE: Is it worth doing?

    by living 23 December 2011

    Summer 2010 we drove from Vancouver to Yellowknife via Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort Liard, Came back through Alberta: Peace River,…

  14. cotswolds avatar

    Is it worth doing?

    by cotswolds 22 December 2011

    Dear Folks We have travelled quite extensively in Canada, but have never been to Yellowknife, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan generally and…

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    RE: Snow bragging

    by northern_goddess 05 December 2011

    >Is it as expensive as everyone makes it out N_G? >I've spent quite a bit of time in Yellowknife but never been to WH. There are a lot…

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    RE: Snow bragging

    by homerjhomerj 05 December 2011

    Is it as expensive as everyone makes it out N_G? I've spent quite a bit of time in Yellowknife but never been to WH.

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    RE: query on visas

    by Fwoggie 20 November 2011

    Agree with the others, you're trying to see far too much. The Canadian equivalent in 10-15 days would be trying to see King Edwards Island…

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    RE: Things to do in Yellownife

    by micvan 17 September 2011

    I hear the Yellowknife garbage dump is quite poular...I'm serious! Moving costs to and from Yellowknife are prohibitive, so lots of good…

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    RE: Things to do in Yellownife

    by Eric84 14 September 2011

    Yellowknife in July will have lots of daylight and lots of bugs. Old town is certainly worth a visit to see the pilot's memorial and…

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    Northwest Territories Information by one who lives there...

    by themediamentor 03 September 2011

    Here's a page I curate (almost daily) with information on Yellowknife and the other communities of the Northwest Territories... http://www.…

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    RE: Moving to Yellowknife

    by themediamentor 03 September 2011

    And you might find a houseboat to rent... http://ykonline.ca/2010/05/houseboats-of-yellowknife/

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    RE: Moving to Yellowknife

    by themediamentor 02 September 2011

    Hmm.. the URL did not post for that last one... so Also, Northerners who have lived in the territories for at least six months qualify…

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    RE: Moving to Yellowknife

    by themediamentor 02 September 2011

    I live in Yellowknife and I can tell you that it is one of the only cities in North America where it is perfectly legal (and free) to…

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    Re: Moving to Yellowknife

    by thoughtpolice 30 August 2011

    Is this the [site?|http://nwt.kijiji.ca/yellowknife/] ] there aren't many basement suites in Ynife because there aren't many basements…

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    Moving to Yellowknife

    by nicole87 30 August 2011

    Hey everyone! I am planning on moving to Yellowknife for a job within the next month to 2 months. I am hoping someone can let me know…

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