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  1. RenatoLeonardi avatar

    RE: Cycling from Ottawa to Mont-Tremblant in July 2012

    by RenatoLeonardi 27 May 2012

    Hi SO4P, Thank you very much on your support and details. It seems that going through Montréal is a bit longer than riding directly.…

  2. SO4P avatar

    Re: Cycling from Ottawa to Mont-Tremblant in July 2012

    by SO4P 25 May 2012

    Hi RenatoLeonardi, I've checked and found somethings that will hopefully help you. I didn't find any specific bike routes that would…

  3. ColdInCanada avatar

    Mongolian Visa - Letter of Invitation for CANADIANS!

    by ColdInCanada 25 May 2012

    Hey everybody, sorry to bug you about this again, but I haven't been able to find an appropriate answer on here, and I'm really strugglin…

  4. RenatoLeonardi avatar

    Cycling from Ottawa to Mont-Tremblant in July 2012

    by RenatoLeonardi 24 May 2012

    Hi, I am planning to cycle from Ottawa, where I live, to Mont-Tremblant, QC, in July, in one or possibly two days. Have anyone done…

  5. Roydar avatar

    Re: May road trip Vancouver to Ottawa

    by Roydar 18 May 2012

    My name is Sayed I am planning to drive from Vancouver to Ottawa start of next week 21 or 22 may, I am alone, my car is Mercedes benz…

  6. nichrome avatar

    Re: Vancouver / Toronto / Quebec City - how many nights needed?

    by nichrome 18 May 2012

    I have to agree with spezza - on one of our first visits to Ontario we spent 5 nights in Toronto, and that was 3 nights too many. Yes,…

  7. pizwat avatar

    RE: Going to Montreal for months, one way ticket, problems?

    by pizwat 17 May 2012

    Sorry, forgot about you for a moment. "How long can I stay in Canada as a tourist? When you arrive in Canada, the immigration office…

  8. ref_traveller avatar

    RE: Vancouver / Toronto / Quebec City - how many nights needed?

    by ref_traveller 16 May 2012

    I would do four nights in Montreal and two nights in Québec. I agree that some of those six nights in Vancouver should be spent in Victoria…

  9. felicity92 avatar

    RE: Guidebooks and Tips for Quebec and Ottawa

    by felicity92 16 May 2012

    If you're interested in the history/heritage/culture of Quebec, I would definitely recommend taking a day tour of the countryside. "Tours…

  10. AztMayInc avatar

    RE: Guidebooks and Tips for Quebec and Ottawa

    by AztMayInc 15 May 2012

    For Ottawa, try Auberge Des Arts BB. Also the Hostel International in Ottawa is the "JAIL" I think they may have a few double rooms, book…

  11. emp99 avatar

    RE: Guidebooks and Tips for Quebec and Ottawa

    by emp99 14 May 2012

    This is all fantastic advice, thank you kindly

  12. mrpenney avatar

    RE: Hey Aussies

    by mrpenney 14 May 2012

    >He had just seen Vancouver and was on his way to Calgary/Banff, followed by Toronto, Niagara Falls and Ottawa. Insane. Yeah, it's like…

  13. Barry avatar

    RE: Hey Aussies

    by Barry 14 May 2012

    I was on a flight several years back and looked at the itinerary my Japanese seat mate had for his one week in Canada. He had just seen…

  14. katherinemw avatar

    RE: What to see in Canada/New England?

    by katherinemw 14 May 2012

    Seconding the opinion that you're trying to fit a little too much into two weeks (and that Niagara Falls is a good thing to include).…

  15. Ploughjockey avatar

    RE: What to see in Canada/New England?

    by Ploughjockey 14 May 2012

    I have to echo that sentiment. Your itinerary will have you basically doing nothing but driving and very quickly seeing everything. Toronto…

  16. katherinemw avatar

    RE: Guidebooks and Tips for Quebec and Ottawa

    by katherinemw 14 May 2012

    No tips on B&Bs, but in Ottawa if you're at all active I'd recommend taking an evening to do some cycling - you can go down the Rideau…

  17. Francois avatar

    RE: Guidebooks and Tips for Quebec and Ottawa

    by Francois 14 May 2012

    For Ottawa, my stock suggestion is McGee's Inn, which is 400-500m from the Byward Market and less than 1km from Parliament and most downtown…

  18. saskja avatar

    Re: Guidebooks and Tips for Quebec and Ottawa

    by saskja 14 May 2012

    B&B: I suggest the 1793 [Maison Historique James Thompson|http://www.bedandbreakfastquebec.com/] , in the Upper Old Town ~ quiet street…

  19. emp99 avatar

    Guidebooks and Tips for Quebec and Ottawa

    by emp99 14 May 2012

    I will be heading to Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa and Toronto with my wife in the second half of August and need some ideas. I have Montreal…

  20. katherinemw avatar

    Re: What's Interesting in Southern Ontario (beyond Toronto)?

    by katherinemw 12 May 2012

    Here's the situation - my parents have already booked rooms in Ottawa for the 18th (Fri) and 19th (Sat), and in Toronto for the 21st and…

  21. pennywise avatar

    RE: What's Interesting in Southern Ontario (beyond Toronto)?

    by pennywise 11 May 2012

    What do your folks like to do? If your folks are meeting you in Ottawa, have them contact their local MP whose staff can take them around…

  22. amyfkp avatar

    RE: What's Interesting in Southern Ontario (beyond Toronto)?

    by amyfkp 09 May 2012

    Kingston isn't in southern Ontario, but it's really nice and has great restaurants. The drive along Highway 2 from Kingston to Toronto…

  23. katherinemw avatar

    What's Interesting in Southern Ontario (beyond Toronto)?

    by katherinemw 09 May 2012

    Hi, I'm from BC but have been going to university in Ottawa for the last eight months (and like Ottawa a lot!). My parents are coming…

  24. Francois avatar

    RE: How Many Days For Montreal and Quebec City?

    by Francois 07 May 2012

    I think you can have a fairly good visit of both cities over a full week, maybe 3 days in each (or 4 days Montreal and 3 in Quebec City).…

  25. dphewitt avatar

    How Many Days For Montreal and Quebec City?

    by dphewitt 07 May 2012

    We are travelling to Eastern Canada in July. Starting in Ottawa and will spend at least 4 days there. We will then travel to Montreal…

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