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Fredericton has a humid continental climate and enjoys a mild climate compared to most of Canada, although its location away from the coast means it is more prone to extreme temperatures than most other major cities in Atlantic Canada. The average January low temperature is -15°C; while the average high in July and August is 26°C.
The city gets a fair amount of precipitation, although major paralyzing snow and rain storms such as blizzards and hurricanes are uncommon compared to more coastal cities like Moncton Read the rest of this entry »
Fredericton, New Brunswick is located at the bottom of the Saint John River, with most of the city’s post-war suburban development occurring on the gently sloping hills on either side of the river (although the downtown core is flat and lies low to the river).
Canadian Rockies
Banff National Park alone is 6,641 sq. km (2,564 sq. miles), and Jasper National Park occupies 10, 878 square km (4,199 square miles)
Canada’s largest National Park at 44,807 sq. km- Wood Buffalo National Park - which is also in Alberta, is larger than Switzerland.
Visit the Canadian Rockies today for a great vacation experience!
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Immigrate to Canada.
Under the Canadian government’s Action Plan for Faster Immigration, qualified applicants can now expect to receive their Canada immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa in 6 to 12 months if their occupations are in high demand in Canada.
The beautiful Saint John River (New Brunswick).
The St. John River is a river, approximately 418 miles (673 km) long, located principally in the Canadian province of New Brunswick but also in, and arising from the U.S. state of Maine. It forms part of the Canada – United States border in two different places along its length.
Fredericton is the capital of the Canadian province of New Brunswick, by virtue of the provincial parliament which sits there. An important cultural, artistic, and educational centre for the province, Fredericton is home to three universities, as well as cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the York-Sunbury Museum, and The Playhouse—a performing arts venue.
The city hosts the annual Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, attracting regional and international jazz and blues artists. As a provincial capital, its economy is inextricably tied to the fortunes of the public sector; however, the city also contains a growing IT and commercial sector. The city boasts the highest percentage of residents with a post-secondary education in the province and one of the highest per capita incomes.
GlobalFest is an annual cultural celebration in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The festival is held every August since 2003, and is jointly organised by The Calgary Fireworks Festival Society and the International Avenue Arts and Culture Centre.
The International Fireworks Competition is held Read the rest of this entry »
Spring Fling Vendor Fair in Calgary
When: March 15th
10am to 5:30pm
Where:
Thorncliffe Greenview Community Centre
5600 Centre Street NE Calgary
Admission: Read the rest of this entry »
Calgary is known for many great places to eat. They have some very expensive restaurants that serve the world famous Alberta beef and then the not so expensive places which are known for excellent service, good prices, and great food.
My favorite is Smugglers in Calgary. Their Steak Soup and Salad Bar are second to none!
