Friday 9 December 2011

Vancouver, British Columbia



Latitude and longitude: 44N 123W
Population: 611 864
Population density:  5367/km2

Landforms: western cordillera
Climate: precipitation: 132mm
             temperature: 10.9
Ecozone:Pacific Maritime
National park: Gulf Islands
Industries: fishing, mining, forestry
Tourism: museums, whale watch

        Going to Vancouver was fun, but it wasn't my best experience. There was a cool suspended bridge above the forest which was nice. We were pulled through Stanley Park by a couple of shire horses. We went on a couple of boats and went to a museum but there wasn't really much we did. We went to a restaurant then left to go back to St Cathatrines by car. I was a great trip!

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories



Latitude and longitude: 62N 114W
Population: 18 700
Population density: 177/km2
Landforms: Canadian Shield
Climate: precipitation: 22.5mm
             temperature: -4.5
Ecozone: Taiga shield
National park: Nahanni
Industries: fishing
Tourism: wilderness activities

It never gets warm here, it's always 20C or less. That's the downside, the rest is fun! I'm a nature guy, so I find it very interesting here. All there is to do is nature stuff and outdoor activities which I like a lot. Again, the city isn't that big, so I enjoy it, but it's a little too small. The forests are beautiful and I had the best time taking pictures and looking at wildlife. I've enjoyed this trip very much, but I think this is one of the best places I've been to. I liked it very much.

Regina, saskatchewan

Latitude and longitude: 50N 104W
Population: 205 865
Population density: 1519/km2
Landforms: interior plains
Climate: precipitation: 32.4mm
             temperature: 5.6C
Ecozone: Prairies
National park: grasslands
Industries: agriculture
Tourism: rodeos, dinosaur digs

    Flat, flat, flat, flat. Driving here was so boring, monotonous, no hills whatsoever, just plains, prairies and some more plains. But when I got there it was kind of interesting. There was at least some green, because outside of Regina, it was all beige. What I like about Regina, is that first of all, I was born there, and second, it is small and not that big of a city. I am not much of a city person so this is a good place for me. The archeological digs are cool and the museums are fun. I'm glad I came back to my hometown.

Saturday 3 December 2011

Montréal, Quebec


Latitude and longitude: 48N- 63W
Population: 1 620 701
Population density: 4440/km2
Landforms: Great lakes- Saint Lawrence lowlands
Climate average: precipitation:830 mm
                          temperature: 6.2C
Ecozone: Boreal shield
Closest national park: La Maurice
Industries: agriculture, forestry
Tourism: Beautiful architecture and amazing food places

       What an amazing city! I've had the best time here, in Montreal, and I will definitely visit again. The traffic is terrible, but aside from that, I had the best time there. First, I went to old Montreal, made of beautiful architecture, with the roads made of brick. It's filled with amazing musicians, street performers, comedians and artists. I even got a funny portrait of myself! Also, the food is impressive: they have the best bagels in the world and wonderful smoked meat. After that, I went to the biodome to eat some chocolate-covered bugs.
I have no regrets coming here because I had a wonderful time.

Halifax, Nova Scotia



Latitude and longitude: 44N 63W
Population: 372 850 people
Population density: 3843/km2
Landforms: Appalachians
Climate: Precipitation: 121mm
             Temperature: 7.25C
 Ecozone: Atlantic Maritime
Closest national park: Kejimkuji
Industries: fishing, agriculture
Tourism: art and theatres

        Halifax is a fun place to visit, but I wouldn't like to live there because it is too close to the sea. The winters are warm and the summers are cool. If I were to go again, I would go in the summer so it will be cool but not too cold. Whale watching is amazing and there are several places to see them up close. Halifax has some amazing restaurants with foods like lobster which is available anytime, everywhere. Peggy's cove has a beautiful view of the ocean and many places to swim. Halifax is wonderful and I am glad I visited.