Thorn Tree travel forum

Nature experiences near Toronto?

Hi!

My wife is going for a conference in Toronto in May and we are considering making a small holiday out of it. We normally like to do hikes in nature or similar, but since our last trip we are also now parents to a small girl - which might limit the adventure. However, we would like to have a few days tour into nature besides big city experience in Toronto. Could any of you advise on any ideas for nature experiences? We are considering renting a car to get around - and if it is worth driving after we are also willing to extend the holiday :-)

Looking forward to your ideas and advises!

Kind regards,
Anja & Thomas
Denmark

Lake Louise in Winter

Hey,

I'm just looking into doing a moose network tour to Banff/Jasper/Lake Louise. The last trip of the season sets off next saturday which would be the one I would have to get. Has anyone done the tour this late in the year? Or can let me know what that area is like nowadays, is it still worth doing the trip? Im not sure if I'll still be around next summer and don't really wanna miss out altogether!

Many thanks

Emma

Banff and hotels

Hi,
Three of us are looking at staying in Banff from in early Jan. I am looking at booking a studio unit at Banff Rocky Mountain Resort, as it also has a full kitchen so can self - catering. I am wandering if anyone has stayed here and what your opinion of it is? Also if there would be anywhere else anyone could recommend. Our buget would be about $120/night.

Thanks

Road trip to southern US, feb or march 2010, interested?

hi
i am heading to southern US, likely florida state parks, for feb or march 2010. for 4 weeks,
i have been down there 7 times with my family for 5 weeks each time. this year my wife is in college and kids are to old to pull out of school,

so,

any males, or m/f couples interested in a road trip?
share costs, i have a chevy extended cab truck with capper. tonnes of camping gear. likely be 200 gas to split, then camping is 20/night to split, pretty cheap holiday. if you want to do the theme parks we can work that in as well.
room for bicycles.
leaving sarnia ontario (west of london)
i know some great parks. we could work on an agenda together.

male 42

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Music (and other stuff) in St. John's

I'm contemplating a last-minute jaunt to St. John's (from Saskatoon, via Halifax) next week (18th-21st-ish November). I'd only be there a couple days, so my main plan is just to wander around and enjoy the city (although if anyone has any more specific suggestions, I'm glad to hear them!). One specific item I have in mind, though -- I have a long-standing interest in fiddle/folk music and would like to hear some of it live if possible. Where would be some good places to check out?

Questions regarding vancouver...

Hi...
I'm gonna be heading over to vancouver in early Jan from australia on a WHV...,
just no of questions...........................
1. Is the city much much bigger than brisbane?
2. I'm a huge fan of basketball..., anywhere i can just play some pick up games? any particularly popular courts..?(outdoor/indoor)
3. Do WHV ppl have any restrictions in regards to working..., I believe that ppl that are coming to australia on WHV can only work for 6 months per company while staying in aust., same in canada for those who r on WHV?
4. for those who have gone over there on a WHV - On first arrival..., did you organise a sharehouse or a place to live before arrival.., or did you check into a backpackers/hotel first then search for a sharehouse after you've arrived there?
5. we don't really have 'tipping' system here in brisbane... is it compulsory? and how much is an approperiate... more »

DUI Conviction

Hi there , i had a DUI conviction 2 years ago in Australia, it was low range and i only recieved a fine and 1 months Licence suspension. I am contemplating a trip to Canada in May next year and am concerned i will not be allowed in. I have dual citizenship British/Australian and have no convictions that could be traced through my British passport, I am thinking of using my British passport to enter Canada, has anyone else tried this ? . I know this is a dodgy question but i am concerned that a minor offence ( i know this is a subjective viewpoint ) could stop me from coming to visit .