Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver are some of the other cities in Canada. Canada is also hoe to a diverse group of people. There are North American Indians, Asians, Chinese and European groups in Canada.
As part of McGill’s Community Engagement Day, I went on a walking tour of Montréal’s historical Red Light District presented by Karen Herland, professor and specialist in the history of prostitution. Her historical analysis (personal communication, October 2, 2015) of the neighbourhood gave great insights on morality and legislation issues regarding sex work, specifically about the relationship between authorities and prostitution as well as some of the impacts that these laws and other attitudes that regulate sex work have on women. Her astute reports lead us to the following proposition: the dynamics between authorities and sex work indicates that under the guise of “morality”, the laws in place and their application did not actually oppose sex work, they rather worked to limit women’s emancipation.
The city of Halifax provokes the tragic memories of the 1977 Halifax Explosion (Halifax History Facts and Timeline, 2016). However, Halifax is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia and it is famous for its magnificent Atlantic coast. Also, Halifax has undergone huge urban development and economic growth and is now recognized as one of the largest coastal cities in Canada regarding its historical, physical, economic and cultural diversities.(62)
Montreal has various cultural landscapes. Each neighbourhood in the city brings out its diversity because of how many different ethnic groups can be found. The city of Montreal is renown for its variety. For example, step into China town and see their way of living and experience their cuisine. If you want a little taste of Italy, visit Saint-Laurent Boulevard between Jean Talon Street and St. Zotique Street.
when you go to Eastern Canada you will have a lot of fun trying new foods seeing the sights and hearing about the culture and
Why live in St. Catharines? What is so great about living is St. Catharines? For those that don't know St. Catharines is a great place for all ages to live, play and grow. St. Catharines is perfectly located, surrounded with many different communities, townships, with the opportunity to travel to major metropolitan cities. St. Catharines also offers many cultural events throughout the year, such as; theatre, wineries, food markets, festivals,schooling and many sporting events.
Although Tremblay talks about the American culture’s influence on Canada as a whole, his main concern in this article is Quebec, which is in a separate league than the rest of Canada due to its different linguistics. Tremblay
11. Montreal and the lower course of the St. Lawrence Seaway are located in the Canadian province of
The local arts and culture scene supports Toronto's tourism industry, one of the key pillars of its economy.
Although I had been to Canada several times throughout my life I’ve rarely had the opportunity to travel outside of Ontario, only having gone to Montreal once or twice. Québec City seemed both intriguing as well as slightly concerning due to the predominant language of Québec being French, a language which I speak very little of. For me, as I read the Itinerary of the trip the one visit that stood out was the Citadel. The Citadel intrigued me due to the fact that Québec City was one of only two cities in North America that is still surrounded by fortifications, which meet at the strategically located military base. Also the idea that this fortress had at one point in time allowed Canada to control the St. Lawrence River, a river which I
Young and dynamic city, this town centennial was often cited in the top cities where you want to live. Very open, Vancouver is an ideal destination for tourists who want a radical change of scenery amid
Montreal's Grevin Waxwork Museum is an incredible place to observe figures of Canadian cultural icons. Theses wax statues look so real that you are forced to give them a second glance. Spare 2 hours for a complete session. These realistic characters will capture your attention in no time. Whether it is baseball icons from its Montreal Expo section or icons from the Québec province, you will appreciate them all. As a matter of fact, the Hollywood ballroom is certainly worth the visit for its grandeur. The location of Grevin Waxwork Museum is excellent, as it is right inside the Eaton Center, a historic mall with a glass ceiling. If you want to dine nearby, then you must visit Nickels Deli, for casual Canadian dining. Other places worth trying
Actually, a 'top ten' list does not even cover a small portion of New Brunswick attractions. Visitors can find everything from a Chocolate Museum to the Maritime Provinces' only buffalo ranch. The people of the province are a major reason for the popularity of New Brunswick. Visitors are welcomed to the province by friendly people with a deep attachment to their province. Tourists will always find a 'home away from home' in New Brunswick cottages and
One of the more notable things Moose Jaw is known for is its tourism. One the most popular places there are the gangster tunnels of Moose Jaw. You have your choice of two tunnels, the story of the Chinese immigrants or the
Tourism is an endeavour sought by an individual or a party of individuals, which leads to a movement from one place to another with the idealism of a specific task, to visit a place or several places with the primary purpose of achieving entertainment and increasing knowledge of countries, cultures, and their history. The expression ‘largest industry in the world’ is universally used with mention to tourism, ensuring its recognition as the largest generator of wealth (over 11.7% of the global gross domestic product) and employment (7% of the world’s jobs); this shows that tourism is indeed an important industry that depends on culture and legacy.(Budeanu, 2002) Vancouver is feasibly one of the most prevalent tourist destinations in Canada