[repldoinfo]

And why is this forum dead? I remember the days when this thread would have 50 posts in it already, and only 20% of them spam.

[paydayuscf]

Hmmm...Tuberski time?

[Sensbachtal]

I restrained myself

[Uhmavano]

Yeah, I'm practising how not to have a heart attack.

[embefuri]

Good plan.

[KhJOHbTM]

Not the best time of year for a cross-continent trip.

The roads can be very difficult and the scenery is either very white, or varying shades of brown and grey.

[sStevenRitziI]

Christ on a bike, why would you want to drive in Canada? I drove from Niagara - Toronto - Montreal - back to the US towards Boston once. Toronto to Montreal is boring as hell!

Do a road trip of the US, that was much more fun!

[Anatolii]

In the wrong weather there are a lot of accidents and vehicles in ditches.

In places the highway can be smooth and good, and then be hundreds of meters of glass like ice. Vehicles spin out going straight and slow.

Numbers of fatalities increase a bit.

I have a lot of experience driving in winter, but when the weather gets bad I do not go out on highways.

It's also the worst possible time to see anything interesting.

Now, I have heard that there are resorts in BC and the mountains that have specials on accomodations due to the Olympics. A fllght into Vancouver and a little noodling around in the Rockies, away from the tourist traps for the Games could be a lot of fun.

Or fly into Montreal, look around, and then take a train up to Quebec for the Winter Carnival.

Newfoundland has some amazing winter scenery. You can watch the iceburgs float by and go on boat rides to see the whales. Don't know how long you'd want to stay there though.

[Anaerbguagree]

Now, I have heard that there are resorts in BC and the mountains that have specials on accomodations due to the Olympics. A fllght into Vancouver and a little noodling around in the Rockies, away from the tourist traps for the Games could be a lot of fun. That was exactly what I was thinking about doing. I'm not really looking for crowds or attractions, only reason I was considering Calgary and Edmonton was that it could be worth seeing the cities for a few days.

I was also considering spending about 3 weeks around there. I could do more but I think that could just mean that it starts to drag, and any less and I think I may end up feeling rushed.

[mrPronmaker]

Well, there's some decent bus service for the triangle Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton. You can get around with laptop power outlets and wifi from what I've heard.

There's certainly enough to see, even in winter, if you cast a wide enough net.

[zatronanec]

Ssshhh! Don't tell everybody. It's bad enough as it is without Russia and Canada pointing and laughing.

We have Vancouver for that.

*snicker

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[kathy]

IMHO, the mountains are best experienced in the winter. Winter wonderland.

Build a firepit outside and enjoy the warmth...sip a coffee or hot chocolate inside a chateau or teahouse. It's just so serene and beautiful, and far less busy than summer.

[heilyprollecyspor]

Most of hte country just got paralysed by snow.

I hear it was so bad they even brought a 19th century steam train out of a museum to run a few routes because the modern electric trains had stopped working.

[GalasaKoll]

They're less busy because anyone stupid enough to go out then is freezing his balls off.

Only the ***** ****ing Americans.

Seriously, I was out in the mountains yesterday and most of the tourists were Russians. Real men.

And it's not cold if you dress for the weather. Cold climates are trivially easy to dress for. Just add layers.

[nvmrfgopyy]

You want us to plan for you??? At least give us the month you are available and some idea of your interests. How else will we know if the Saskatoon Deer Sausage Festival is for you ??

Febuary? March? I don't really want to go anywhere touristy for more than a couple of days at a time, but all I really want to see are the Rockies, everything else I'm definitly open to.

[Kthzltje]

Febuary? March? I don't really want to go anywhere touristy for more than a couple of days at a time, but all I really want to see are the Rockies, everything else I'm definitly open to.

Later should be better. Better chances of avoiding a deep freeze once into March.

If you decide that you want to visit Edmonton, a good plan may be to take the train Vancouver-Edmonton. I checked, and they have coach fares for people under 25 of ~$180. The trip is a little less than 24 hours, and offers a unique view of the mountains.

If you want to stick around Edmonton for a day or two, I could volunteer to show you around. I also have a spare room if you need a place to crash.

[conurgenceDen]

I haven't buried a visitor for a long time.

[FelikTen]

Yes, yes, you now burn them, we're aware. Very creepy.

Only if the broiler overheats.

Meat is expensive.

[Trissinas]

Bump.

Got 3 weeks off in September, maybe more. Anything decent to do at that time of the year, over in the Rockies area?