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| Edmonton | budget accommadations Posted: Tue November 3, 2009 02:24 AM UTC
Hi,can anybody tell me if there are any cheap hotels or hostels in downtown edmonton ?
Does the sky shuttle go to the downtown area from the airport and whats the cost of it. thanks |
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| Edmonton | Architecture Posted: Mon November 2, 2009 03:42 AM UTC
Is there copper on the roof of the alberta parliment building?
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| Banff | Accommodation Posted: Mon October 26, 2009 07:20 PM UTC
Can you please advise the best single occupancy deals for skiing holiday in March. No one seems to like to take a single person within a group.
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| Banff | Looking for colocs!! Posted: Wed October 21, 2009 04:32 PM UTC
Hi everybody!! we are two 18 years old girls from Montreal and we are going to banff in january 2010 till july 2010...but we need colocs to stay with and share the fees. we are looking for boys or girls aged 18-24 so if youre interrested or if you want more information, tell us!!
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| Calgary | Car Rental Posted: Tue October 6, 2009 11:52 PM UTC
Hey everyone,
I have a quite intricate problem: I need to reenter the country for a working permit to become effective. The plan was to rent a car and drive for a few days to Montana and then back into Canada. When I tried to rent the car today, however, I found out that most rental companys require the renter to have a drivers license and a credit card. I have a driver license, but I don't have a credit card. My girlfriend (who is coming along) has a credit card, but no drivers license. It seems to be not possible to rent a car with this setup, I have tried Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Budget and some smaller ones. Does anyone know a car rental where one can have different names for driver and credit card holder? If this is not possible, I was looking at ways to get to Montana without a car. Greyhound only seems to offer routes to Hotsprings going over Vancouver and Seattle, which of course does not make any sense. Are there other coach companys that offer rides directly from Calgary to Montana? Do you have any other idea how I could do this? Regards Ole |
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| Calgary | Stampede seating Posted: Tue October 6, 2009 03:28 AM UTC
We are booking our seats for the 2010 Stampede and the seating map on the website is not too helpful.
Can anyone give their opinions on the best seat locations to reserve? Thanks in advance :) |
samntim 
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| Calgary | First time skiing holiday Posted: Mon October 5, 2009 08:44 PM UTC
Hi, I am looking for a new and exciting holiday for myself and my family. We have tried dry slope skiing near our home town in Scotland and thought it would be a great holiday in Canada to try the real thing.
I would be extremly grateful if anyone could give me information on places to stay and go skiing that would make our holiday more exciting and enjoyable. |
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| Waterton Lakes National Park | Carthew-Anderson Trail Posted: Fri September 18, 2009 09:34 PM UTC
hello
does anybody know when that trait usually open ? I plan to hike it in july 2010 thank you |
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| Banff | September for Banff Visit.?....Your Advice Needed Posted: Mon August 17, 2009 05:12 PM UTC
My husband & I have decided to use our FREE tickets with American Airlines to visit Banff in 2010..instead of PEI/Nova Scotia. I have read how busy Labor Day weekend is so I thought we would visit mostly after that weekend. I love the outdoors for it's beauty. My hobby is photography. We are hoping to visit Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, & Glacier National Park in Canada. But then again, we may not be able to do all that in 7 full days. I am looking to visit when I can take some amazing photos of Canada. We are planning on driving as much of Canada as we possibly can. We were planning on visiting from 9/4/2010 to 9/13/2010. We found an apartment in Banff to rent for a week. It's complete with a kitchen, washer & dryer. Home away from home place.
Questions: What can we expect in regard to the weather in Sept? Will there be any beautiful flowers blooming in this area? What type of clothes should we pack? Are groceries expensive in and around Banff? Is it reasonable for us to station ourselves in Banff in an apartment & visit Lake Lousie, Jasper Park, and Glacier Park? Am I asking too much to want to visit Banff, Japser & Glacier in 7 days? I love photographing wild life, mountains, flowers, waterfalls etc. Any suggestions of areas we should visit will be apprecaited. |
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| Edmonton | Edmonton for one full day/night Posted: Sat August 15, 2009 10:46 AM UTC
Hello All
I will be Edmonton for one full day in December so i was wondering if you could tell me what sort of things i can do to fill up my time while i am there! I love taking photos so i'll definitely be doing that a lot is there any particular attraction apart from the mall that i should be visiting? where is the best place to take photos of the city? what about any nice restaurants? good breakfast places? bakeries? Any advice is welcome! |
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| Banff | Which hostel in Banff Posted: Sat August 15, 2009 10:33 AM UTC
Hello All
i am in a bit of a dilemma as i can't decide about which hostel i should stay in when i go to Banff this December. the choice is between Banff HI Alpine center and samesun backpackers. Which one do you reccomend? I should mention that i have already been to Banff HI Alpine Center last year and i thought it was very nice, the only downside was that i had to catch the bus everytime i wanted to go downtown I don't know much about samesun apart from the fact that they are located downtown, it would be good to hear from someone who stayed there On a different note i want to know how safe is to roam around Banff and Jasper by myself in the middle of winter? I just wanna walk around town and possibly do some trails, but i don't want to be mauled to death by some bear or cougar Last year i was almost mauled by some random dog in Yellowknife so i don't want to repeat the same experience with a bear or a cougar :S |
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| Province of Alberta | Jasper river rafting Posted: Thu August 13, 2009 05:52 PM UTC
I am planning a trip through Alberta for myself and my 8 year old grandson next summer. We hope to spend a day or half day river rafting in the Jasper area. What are the best or most popular rafting companies in that area? Thanks.
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| Province of Alberta | One way rental in Calgary Posted: Wed August 12, 2009 02:01 AM UTC
I am trying to rent a minivan Aug 24 until Sept 2 and plan to drop in Vancouver, the cheapest rate I can get is 3300.00!! anyone have suggestion as where I can find a rental cheaper that purchasing the car. Thanks Brian
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| Banff National Park | Affordable accommodations possible without reservations? Posted: Tue August 11, 2009 12:18 AM UTC
Just this weekend I booked air/car from Boston to Seattle without too much forethought. The plan is to travel to Vancouver for a few days, then east to the Banff area (Lake Louise?) I'm also thinking about travelling south from there to Montana Glacier National Park, then travelling back to Seattle to fly home on the 15th day. We are retirees, and not into hiking, but want to see see interesting sights in cities plus lovely scenery, so I think that two weeks should be OK for this trip.
I took several books from the library today, plus two AAA guides, so I'm trying to plan an itinerary, making reservations. Here's the issue: My husband thinks we should "wing" it- except for Vancouver and Seattle. He has a cousin who travelled cross country during June and July and found inexpensive (less than $75) motels wherever she went. Do you think this will be possible in the Banff/ Glacier NP areas? Are there lots of motels/ B and Bs in the area? How far away could we stay and still go to the park several days? Any specific suggestions for places, in case he agrees to advanced planning? Thanks for your help..... |
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| Banff | Putting it all together.... Posted: Mon August 3, 2009 12:03 AM UTC
There has been some very valuable information posted here. Thank you to all who have gone before me. I have a list!
I am looking for information specifically relating to how to get a camping spot for August 16-August 20 for two women and two children on a summer adventure... Are there any tips or tricks to finding a camping spot in a "no reservations" environment? Here is our plan: Arrive in Banff around 10 AM from an overnight in either Medicine Hat or Calgary. Go from there __________________ (fill in the blank :-) ) Suggestions include: Choose Jasper instead Good luck! Make a reservation and stay in a hotel.... I have read through the threads and I am very excited about the trip and my kids are totally into the hiking and the glaciers! I have made a list of the must see but am working on the where to stay..... |
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| Province of Alberta | vacation to banff and calgary Posted: Sun July 26, 2009 10:09 PM UTC
Hi,
I am trying to plan a trip to kamloops, banff and calgary in early August. Thinking to stay in kamloops 2 nights and drive to banff and stay 1 night there. I am thinking to stay at calgary for 2 days and drive back to vancouver in 1 day. I would like to get some advices, if anyone knows about cheap stay ( with kitchenete) in all theree cities. Also I would like to know about the best places to visit during our visit.thank you all |
anjula 
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| Jasper National Park | Calgary to Jasper in winter Posted: Sun July 5, 2009 06:20 AM UTC
Hi everyone
Does anyone know what is the best way to get to Jasper in winter from Calgary International Airport? I checked around and apparently there is no shuttle bus unlike Banff What are my options? My plan was to spend 2 days in Jasper and 2 days in Banff coming from Seattle and then my next destination would be Toronto |
italmelb
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| Calgary | Calgary steak restaurants Posted: Sun July 5, 2009 01:51 AM UTC
My husband and I will be staying in Calgary next week (6-10 July)
We would like to have a good steak dinner, any recommendations for a restaurant please. I have read comments on the Metropolitan Grill which looked promising,but noisy and for a younger crowd (we are seniors !!) All help would be appreciated. Thanks. |
poppyfav 
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| Banff | 23 Days enough? Posted: Mon June 29, 2009 12:36 AM UTC
Is 23 days enough time to drive from Banff to Jasper then up the Alaska Highway, to Denali National park and down to Prince Rupert, Queen Charlotte Island for a day and then drive to Vancouver, Whistler and back to Calgary??? Would also like to do a whale watching tour somewhere and a grizzly bear tour too. Thanks.
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| Province of Alberta | Single traveller trying to choose where to go in Canada Posted: Mon June 22, 2009 01:20 PM UTC
Hi,
I turn 40 in late September and am currently single, so rather than spend this horrible birthday at home in the dreary UK I'm planning to visit your amazing country again, but on my own this time. I've seen the falls etc so am looking for something equally awe inspiring this time if possible. Would the Rockies fit the bill do you think? Also, having been in a car accident of my own making whilst driving on the right hand side of the road in Spain, I'm keen to use public transport to get around. Is that possible in the Rockies? Are there trains etc through Banff/Jasper apart from the Rocky Mountainier? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Clank |
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| Banff | ICEFIELD TOUR Posted: Sat June 6, 2009 09:53 PM UTC
We are intending to stop and tour the icefield on the way from Banff to Jasper the second week of September and wondered if we should pre-book a tour or whether you can just turn up and get on one. Also anyone who has done the VIA Rail Skeena train journey from Jasper to Prince Rupert who could give us any tips or information we would be most grateful.
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| Jasper | SKEENA TRAIN JOURNEY Posted: Sat June 6, 2009 08:56 PM UTC
We are travelling on the VIA Rail Skeena Train out of Jasper to Prince Rupert and wondered if anyone could tell us anything about this trip.
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JAN53
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| Banff National Park | 5 nights in Banff coming from Seattle heading to Jackson Hole Posted: Fri June 5, 2009 05:50 AM UTC
We will be staying 5 nights in Banff, we have 3 kids (14,12 and 8). We´d like 6 mi. (round) hikes. I wonder if white-water rafting or a boat trip would be better than a hike. Also, shall we take sometime to go to Jasper or just stay in Banff? What are the absolute must see´s once in Banff / Jasper? (and, how is the weather in late July?) THANKS!
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LuciaChavez 
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| Banff National Park | Tenting in the Mountains! Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 12:31 AM UTC
Hi,
Im planning on heading out west this summer, just to do some camping, and hiking.. Just wondering if anyone can recommend any nice camp sites? Like something up in the mountains, quiet.. nice scenery.. no obnoxious motorhomes.. ? any suggestions would be great! thanks. r. |
Rbykowy 
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| Banff National Park | Has anyone ever used Caravan Tour services in the Rockies? Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 08:27 PM UTC
We saw a service on the Internet 'Caravan.com' that served our vacation needs from Glacier National Park to Baniff and Jasper. It was about $1000 per person for 9 days including coach transportation and lodging and 1/2 the meals. Sounds like a good deal but I don't know anything about the company. Has anyone heard or used their services before?
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| Calgary | milwaukee to calgary train Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 06:28 PM UTC
Can anyone tell me how I can conveniently get from Milwaukee to Calgary on a train? My wife told me that someone from Amtrak told her it would take 3 days with changes of trains and buses. It seems to me that there must be an easier and shorter way. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks.
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| Jasper National Park | From Vancouver to the Candian Rockies & back in 10 days Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 03:10 PM UTC
Hi all,
We are 2 adults and a 12 yr kid planing a round trip by car from Vancouver. Are 10 day enough? What is the recommended rout, considering main attractions? Nice places stay over night? Are there any local festivals during August that we should attend? Thank you in advance, Meir |
ma12 
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| Province of Alberta | Travelling the Rockies Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 03:03 PM UTC
I am flying into Calagry early july and would like to spend a week travelling the Rockies on a budget. Does anyone know a cheap way of getting around up there? Are there buses/ trains or is a car the only option?
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| Calgary | Hostel - Calgary Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 02:18 PM UTC
I am visiting Calgary in September and I am looking for a fun, centrally located Hostel. Can anybody help?
Many Thanks |
amebow  
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| Calgary | Pepper spray Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 04:04 PM UTC
Hi there!
Wondering what would be the best place for choice and price to buy pepper spray in Calgary? Also, what about a store downtown? Thanks for any and all tips! Marina |
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- Brewster's Kananaskis Guest RanchRanch Rd. PO Box 964, Banff National Park
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