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  1. windblowner avatar

    RE: Hey Aussies

    by windblowner 15 May 2012

    Haven't there been a couple cases of people in Europe thinking that they booked flights to Sydney, Australia only to end up in Sydney,…

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    RE: Vehicular ferry Nova Scotia to Newfoundland and back

    by reporter 01 April 2012

    Lucky you, to be visiting these scenic and welcoming parts of the country. If I can offer one quick hint without seeming picky, it's Argenti…

  3. RoadWarrior avatar

    RE: Holiday Goofs

    by RoadWarrior 24 October 2011

    If the headlines are to be believed, Sydney, Nova Scotia does seem to attract a few wrong-way travelers.

  4. RayCCroc avatar

    RE: Holiday Goofs

    by RayCCroc 24 October 2011

    You'd be thinking of Sydney, Nova Scotia, no?

  5. La_Fin_Du_Monde avatar

    RE: What's missing in Canada?_

    by La_Fin_Du_Monde 07 March 2010

    #1 has it right. Québec's a different province +en français+. Additionally, the perceived openness and friendliness of people Toronto…

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    RE: GO Canada Immigration

    by sojourner46 07 March 2010

    Interesting homerjhomerj, but an Ontario Government office has nothing to do with an application for Citizenship which of course is a…

  7. sojourner46 avatar

    RE: GO Canada Immigration

    by sojourner46 02 March 2010

    +"Your unwillingness to look for the quicker ways to get things done (homer's suggestion was a good one, and there are others) mean you…

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    Re: East Canada - suggested loop to include Cape Breton and Algonquin

    by wastle 09 January 2010

    Oh come on guys....there's lots of neat stuff to see and do in Maritme Canada without traveling to either Quebec or Ontario! Halifax,…

  9. canayjun avatar

    RE: looking for naturalist/guide in Sydney, NS

    by canayjun 18 August 2008

    am i on the wrong branch??? afraid i know nothing about the east coast of canada, but i AM a canayjun!

  10. Liiisa avatar

    RE: looking for naturalist/guide in Sydney, NS

    by Liiisa 16 August 2008

    Well I suppose that since I've only been to Canada three times in my life (once in a canoe; once in a sea kayak; and once to drive over…

  11. megaera avatar

    RE: looking for naturalist/guide in Sydney, NS

    by megaera 16 August 2008

    Are you suggesting Pyrrha is not a real Canadian?

  12. Liiisa avatar

    RE: looking for naturalist/guide in Sydney, NS

    by Liiisa 15 August 2008

    Oh hell, they reclassified them, didn't they. Yeah, they're pink; aren't they cute? I think they get the prize for Cutest Lichens.…

  13. leina avatar

    RE: looking for naturalist/guide in Sydney, NS

    by leina 15 August 2008

    When you come out of the harbour, turn left onto the small tarmac road. This makes a few bends - follow it for about 30mins until you…

  14. leina avatar

    RE: looking for naturalist/guide in Sydney, NS

    by leina 15 August 2008

    Oh, thanks Pero. I shall brush up my English before Liiiiisa comes round to Cape Breton to take my tour.

  15. megaera avatar

    RE: looking for naturalist/guide in Sydney, NS

    by megaera 15 August 2008

    Look, my next door neighbour, who is proud of the way he can always, always tell an American accent from a Canadian one, is absolutely…

  16. Shanna avatar

    RE: looking for naturalist/guide in Sydney, NS

    by Shanna 15 August 2008

    Hey- I'll have you know that there is maple syrup running through my veins. I'm that Canadian! Have you seen my toque? Wanna go tobogganing?…

  17. leina avatar

    RE: looking for naturalist/guide in Sydney, NS

    by leina 14 August 2008

    I'm willing to read up everything about Cape Breton and its flora and fauna and do, say, 3 weeks of local research to prepare for the…

  18. MizB avatar

    Re: looking for naturalist/guide in Sydney, NS

    by MizB 14 August 2008

    Seriously, Liiiiis, have you tried looking/enquiring on [Virtual Tourist|http://www.virtualtourist.com/] . Residents/posters there are…

  19. Liiisa avatar

    RE: looking for naturalist/guide in Sydney, NS

    by Liiisa 14 August 2008

    Well, I'm planning ahead just in case they do; the only thing worse than getting on a cruise ship is not being able to get back off again.…

  20. Websterella avatar

    RE: looking for naturalist/guide in Sydney, NS

    by Websterella 14 August 2008

    I didn't know they let people like you into Canada, let alone onto cruise ships.

  21. Liiisa avatar

    looking for naturalist/guide in Sydney, NS

    by Liiisa 14 August 2008

    Hello all - I'm looking for a naturalist/guide type in Sydney, NS who might be available to drag me around Cape Breton for hiking, birdin…

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    RE: Newfoundland and Labrador

    by classic_amity 01 July 2008

    Newfoundlander born and bred, right here! I write you from St. John's! Depending on what ferry (either Port Aux Basques or Argentia) you…

  23. ryb avatar

    Re: We should do a "stupid things tourists do" thread!

    by ryb 07 December 2007

    I love the story about the young couple who booked cheap Internet tickets to Sydney, and ended up having a WOW of a time in Sydney, Nova…

  24. NYRed avatar

    Re: Hotel in New York

    by NYRed 06 December 2007

    Without knowing your budget, it's extremely hard to help you. Frequent poster Willysnout recommends the Plaza Athenee, and I agree that…

  25. CheersTerry avatar

    Aeroplan

    by CheersTerry 09 November 2007

    Sydney, Nova Scotia.

    Bingo.

    Cheers,
    Terry

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