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Canuck Corner

If you have read a little bit about my background, you know that I grew up in Europe and came to Canada in my early 20s. Well, the first four years were a little rough on me and I definitely missed my home country of Austria a lot. But as time went on I adjusted, and I can honestly say, today I am proud to be living in Canada.

So I figured I might as well dedicate a section of the website to Canadian content, which includes interesting articles and information about Canada, travel tips about Canada, information about unique destinations and events, and interview with interesting Canadians.

Feel free to contact me at sq@travelandtransitions.com if you would like to make me aware of a unique Canadian destination or a special event going on somewhere in Canada that you would like me to feature on this website.

So, here we go, have a peak at my Canadian Corner:

Here is my concise travel guide about Canada
Get an idea of why I love Toronto
Toronto: a pretty cool place
Toronto: sights, culture, shopping
Toronto: festival, parks, sports & recreation
Interview: "Doors Open" - Toronto's architecture festival
Live report from my own personal visit to "Doors Open"
My live travel story: Hello from Quebec 1 (from our ski trip in March 2005)
My live travel story: Hello from Quebec 2 (from our ski trip in March 2005)
Why I found myself bragging about Canada at the University of Havana
How I gained new appreciation of Canada after returning from Cuba
Some ideas on how to escape from the harsh Canadian winters
An interview with Pride Toronto: One of Toronto's largest festivals
An interview with Caribana: Toronto's huge Caribbean festival
My cool dentist goes on an amazing trekk to Nepal
Pier 21: Canada's "front door" to millions of immigrants
Captain Ron loves houseboating on Lake Ontario
Canadian couple houseswaps their Toronto home for a country house in Provence
The Joys of Summer in Toronto and Southern Ontario
Toronto Hippo Tours: My first real-life urban safari
Read about my upcoming travel plans to Vancouver and Victoria
My buddy Mario: Toronto high school teacher, world traveler and adventurer
Toronto Unlimited & The Celebrate Toronto Street Festival
A day trip from Toronto: Buffalo and the Niagara Peninsula
Kayaking on the Ottawa River, mountain biking on Calumet Island
Reflections on City Life from the Ottawa River
Mating in the wild and other diversions on the Ottawa River
Toronto couple mortgages their home to create non-profit community help project in Peru
Money Dojeij: Toronto woman completes 5000 km Walk for Peace"
Hello from Victoria: Reaching the West coast
Hello from Victoria: Exploring Victoria and its vicinity
Hello from Vancouver: Arrival in Vancouver
Hello from Vancouver: Wheeling around Stanley Park
Hello from Vancouver: The Grouse Mountain experience
Hello from Vancouver: A walking through the Downtown East Side
Hello from Vancouver: Gastown and my final explorations
Hello from Vancouver: Covering the Canada-US Servas Conference
Valma Brenton: British Columbia and International Entrepreneuer, Professional Sailor and Empowerer of Women
Hello from Toronto: A downtown walking tour
Hello from Toronto: Cycling by the waterfront and exploring the CN Tower
Hello from Toronto: An excursion to the Niagara wine region
Hello from Toronto: Exploring Toronto's west end
Hello from Toronto: Novice golf and a driving tour of the Kawarthas
Toronto woman mortgages her condo to start non-profit community help organization in Peru
Exploring Lake Ontario's Waterfront Trail
Coming up: Danielle Weiss, a Toronto-based sustainable tourism expert
Coming up: Bruce Poon Tip, a successful Canadian travel entrepreneur with a conscience
Hello from the Kawarthas - Early fall colours, scarecrows and frogmen
A culinary and historic tour of Toronto's St. Lawrence Market
A country driving tour through Caledon, Fergus, Elora & Guelph
Presenting: Bruce Bell - Comedian, actor, playwright and expert on Toronto history
Presenting: The New Toronto Greeter Program and other Toronto travel resources
Interview preview: Eliza Haddad - Lebanese-Canadian film maker sheds light on the children of Iraq
Celebrating Diversity with my multi-lingual / multi-cultural team members
Presenting: Toronto-based Danielle Weiss - Latin America fan and sustainable tourism expert
Presenting: Victoria-based Clare Wang talks about China - the Mysterious Giant
Interview preview: 2 Toronto-based women go on a Holocaust education trip and create a gripping documentary
Interview preview: Chioma - Nigerian-born Canadian entrepreneur, speaker and publisher - a shining beacon in Canada's black community
Presenting: Banff & Lake Louise - Jewels in the Canadian Rockies
Presenting: G.A.P Adventures - Canadian adventure travel company - committed to sustainable travel
Presenting: Toronto's WinterCity Festival - Culinary Treats, Arts and Entertainment
Presenting: Ottawa's ByWard Market combines great food, shopping, arts and special events in a historic setting
Ontario in the Winter: Exploring downtown Barrie and making a German/ Trinidadian / Austrian connection
Ontario in the Winter: A wonderful bed and breakfast experience at Nicholyn Farms, an hour north of Toronto
Ontario in Winter: Snowtubing at Horseshoe Valley and other ideas for winter activities in Ontario
Presenting: Ottawa - Canada's Capital and an exciting travel destination
Voices of Diversity: Two Toronto women create a Holocaust documentary
Presenting: Calgary - Canada's Heart of the New West
Presenting: The National Gallery of Canada - One of Ottawa's treasures
Hello from Ottawa: My packed 2-day itinerary to discover Canada's capital
Hello from Ottawa: First impressions and an overview
Hello from Ottawa: The Lord Elgin Hotel - a historic landmark in the heart of Ottawa
Hello from Ottawa: Fat Tuesday's and the Mardi Gras experience
Hello from Ottawa: An early morning walk on Parliament Hill
Hello from Ottawa: Skating on the Rideau Canal
Hello from Ottawa: The 26th Annual Bedzzz Race on Dow's Lake
Hello from Ottawa: Confederation Park and other Winterlude venues
Hello from Ottawa: Authentic Irish pub atmosphere at Darcy McGee's
Hello from Ottawa: The Canadian War Museum and "Weapons of Mass Dissemination - The Propaganda of War"
Hello from Ottawa: The Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography featuring Sunil Gupta and the challenges of immigration
The Scadding Court Community Centre: A Toronto organization sends at-risk youths to Mongolia, India and China to change their lives
Farzana Hassan: A progressive voice in Canadian Islam
Sue Kenney: A Toronto-based pilgrim continues her journey
Purchasing the right travel gear: a seminar by Toronto's Mountain Equiment Coop
The Canadian Museum of Civilization: 1000 years of human culture
Hello from the Canadian Rockies: An overview of our Alberta discoveries
Hello from the Canadian Rockies - First Impressions of Calgary
Hello from the Canadian Rockies - Canada Olympic Park
Hello from the Canadian Rockies - Dinner at Il Giardino & meeting one of Calgary's most successful entrepreneurs
Hello from the Canadian Rockies - Lunch at Indochine Bistro, featuring Kevin Nguyen: from Vietnamese boatperson to successful Calgary restauranteur
Hello from the Canadian Rockies - Our celebrity breakfast at the Twin Gables B&B
Hello from the Canadian Rockies - Exploring Banff and the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Hello from the Canadian Rockies - Skiing at Norquay
Hello from the Canadian Rockies - Skiing at Sunshine Village
Hello from the Canadian Rockies - Exploring the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Hello from the Canadian Rockies - Skiing at Lake Louise
Hello from the Canadian Rockies - Dogsledding with Snowy Owl Adventures
Hello from the Canadian Rockies - Taking the Banff Gondola up to Sulphur Mountain
Hello from the Canadian Rockies - A final walk through Calgary
Presenting: Paul Teolis, successful Hollywood animator and travel photographer
Ignite the Night: A Toronto fundraiser benefits Peruvian street kids
Hello from Ottawa: The historic McGee's Inn - 2 couples come together to become hospitality entrepreneurs
Hello from Ottawa: Aboriginal cuisine at Sweetgrass
Hello from Ottawa: Gatineau Park - an easily accessible nature experience
Hello from Ottawa: Bistro 115 - Authentic French-Canadian fare in the ByWard Market
Hello from Ottawa: A historic train travel experience on the Hull-Chelsea-Wakefield Steam Train
Hello from Ottawa: History and luxury at the Wakefield Mill Inn & Spa
Hello from Ottawa: The splendour of tulips at the Casino du Lac-Leamy
Hello from Ottawa: A parade of boats and an interview with the organizers of the Tulip Festival
Hello from Ottawa: The Sheep Shearing Festival and learning about wool
Hello from Ottawa: Cows, sheeps and tractors - The Canadian Agriculture Museum
Hello from Toronto: Doors Open 2006 - Toronto's architecture festival is a resounding success
An interview with Calgary's Kensington area
Paul Teolis: Canadian travel photographer and Hollywood animator
Hello from Ontario: A beautiful late spring country drive from Creemore to Collingwood and Wasage Beach to Orillia
Hello from Toronto: Music, food and fun at the Taste of Little Italy
Hello from Toronto: The Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival 2006
Hello from Montreal: A summary of my 4-day explorations
Hello from Montreal: An interesting train ride and first impressions
Hello from Montreal: Getting the lay of the land in a driving tour
Hello from Montreal: Dinner and a little jazz at Modavie
Hello from Montreal: Reliving history with the Old Montreal Ghost Tour
Hello from Montreal: Architectural discoveries in the Old Montreal Walking Tour
Hello from Montreal: Mexican delights at La Iguana & a peak at the Jazz Festival
Hello from Montreal: A guided bicycle tour exploring Montreal neighbourhoods
Hello from Montreal: Biking on the Lachine Canal - Industrial History turned into recreational opportunity
Hello from Montreal: A chat with André Giroux from Ça Roule about Bicycling in Montreal
Hello from Montreal: Savouring Italian cuisine at Galiano's
Hello from Montreal: Exploring the Olympic Stadium, the Botanical Garden plus the Insectarium and outdoor action at the Jean Talon Market
"Hello from Montreal: A Peruvian immigrant success story at Restaurant Mañana
Hello from Montreal: Friendly neighbourhood encounters on Square St. Louis"
Hello from Montreal: Exploring the Casino de Montreal
Hello from Montreal: Gourmet dining at Nuances and amazing fireworks at La Ronde
Hello from Montreal: A final walk to discover amazing architectural beauty
Presenting: Christina Zeidler - Hotelier, artist and urban visionary
Hello from Ontario: Skydiving - all for a great cause
Hello from Toronto: Culinary treats at Summerlicious 2006, Toronto's restaurant festival
Hello from Toronto: The 2006 Toronto Street Festival and Afrofest
Presenting: Lenny Lombardi - Pioneering Multicultural Broadcasting
Hello from Toronto: T.O. sizzles in the summer
Hello from Toronto: Detailed explorations of Toronto's Distillery District
Hello from Toronto: Casa Loma and Sir Henry Pellatt - fascinating Toronto history
"Hello from Toronto: First-hand explorations of the nooks and crannies of Casa Loma
Hello from Toronto: A behind-the-scenes look at the Royal York Hotel
Hello from Nova Scotia: My 5 whirlwind days exploring Nova Scotia and Halifax
Hello from Nova Scotia: Acadian history at the Grand Pré National Historic Site
Hello from Nova Scotia: 400 years of history at Annapolis Royal
Hello from Nova Scotia: Port-Royal , a French habitation from 1605
Hello from Nova Scotia: Dinner at the Garrison House in Annapolis Royal
Hello from Nova Scotia: The Annapolis Royal Graveyard Tour
Hello from Nova Scotia: The Garrison House Bed and Breakfast
Hello from Nova Scotia: Explore the Evangeline Trail to Yarmouth
Hello from Nova Scotia: Learning about Mi'kmaq heritage at the Bear River First Nation Heritage and Cultural Center
Hello from Nova Scotia: Victorian heritage in Yarmouth
Hello from Nova Scotia: The MacKinnon-Cann Inn: Where Home and Garden Television meets the Travel Channel
Hello from Nova Scota: Yarmouth explained - the Yarmouth County Museum
Hello from Nova Scotia: My car is in the ditch in Chebogue River
Hello from Nova Scotia: The Lighthouse Trail from Yarmouth to Shelburne
Hello from Nova Scotia: The Lighthouse Trail from Shelburne to Lunenburg
Hello from Nova Scotia: The Town of Lunenburg - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hello from Nova Scotia: An interview with the owners of the Lunenburg Inn
Hello from Nova Scotia: The Lighthouse Trail from Lunenburg to Halifax via Mahone Bay and Peggy's Cove
Hello from Nova Scotia: Arrival in Halifax and a stunning musical performance - DRUM!
Hello from Nova Scotia: A Halifax city tour, the city's connection to the Titantic and the 1917 Halifax Explosion
Hello from Nova Scotia: Exploring the Halifax Harbourwalk and Pier 21 - Canada's immigration museum
Hello from Nova Scotia: A ferry ride to Dartmouth and saying goodbye to Halifax
Presenting: Ben Viccari - A strong voice for multiculturalism in Canada
Presenting: Colleen O'Brien - Grand Prize Winner of our 2006 Travel Story Contest
Presenting: Gene Domagala - A human convenience store of charity and community involvement in Toronto's Beach
Presenting: Glenn Cochrane: Media Personality, Author and Expert Fundraiser – A Champion of the Beach for almost 40 years
Presenting: Arie Nerman and the Beach Hebrew Institute: the People's Synagogue
Hello from Toronto": The Outer Limits - Linking Toronto and Kolkata and changing lives
Presenting: Michelle Gebhart – a true Renaissance Woman: From Army Brat to Expert Renovator, Biker Lady, Successful Restaurateur & Dedicated Youth Volunteer

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