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I'm Aisling. I'm a "dorkerella," on the never ending quest to be the world's greatest know-it-all. This is my story.04 October 2006
KATIMAVIK DESTINATIONS!
[I wrote this in an e-mail to Lissa and thought I'd repost it. WhheeeeeeE!)
Ahem, it's the moment we've all been waiting for, and unfortuently, it is almost 3am your time, so an e-mail will have to do, followed by a virtual screamfest at a later date.
I will enclose the location, the dates in the location, and some stuff about the location thanks to Wikipedia!
Destination #1: Kelowna, BC - November 22, 2006 to February 21, 2007
Kelowna is located in the Central Okanagan in BC. In 2005 it had a population of 105,000 (i.e. about a tenth of the size of my home city of Calgary, AB). It's the most expensive housing market after Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria. It is often referred to as "California North," because of it's unique climate. (Yay, since I will be there in the winter!!!) Kelowna as an International Airport with frequent flights from Calgary (so maybe I can fly!!!). And there are three libraries, which is good because with no libraries, I would die. Kelowna's sister cities are Veendam, Netherlands and Kasugi, Japan. I also may be eaten by the Ogopogo, which would definately make it worthwhile.
Destination #2: Orleans, ON - February 21, 2007 to May 23, 2007
Orleans became part of the city of Ottawa in 2001. It is about 16km from downtown Ottawa. It is one of the wealthiest suburbs in Ottawa, and has about 85,000 people living there.Orleans has a sizeable French population, although it has been decreasing in recent years. The best part is, the central gathering in Orleans is Place d'Orleans, a shopping center with over 175 stores! That made me so happy. Plus it quite literally Ottawa, so there are all of the Ottawa-landmarks aswell!
Destination #3: La Pocatiere, QC- May 23, 2007 to August 22, 2007
La Pocatiere is located on the lower region of the St. Laurence river. There is a rail car manufacturing plant as well as a college and some agricultural buildings. There is also a large museum of agricultural history and life in the 1900s. But the best part of the museum is the floor dedicated entirely to the manufacturing of maple syrup. Yum. The population is a whopping 4,500 people (AHHHHH!!!!!!!). Oh, and I suppose + 12 because we'll be there. On the brigt side, it looks really gorgey, especially since we'll be there in spring! Oh and they also have a library! And their own website! OoOoh, and a MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL in August! I am so there.
\n \nSo, yup, there you have it! My journey around Canada <3\n\n",0]>
So, yup, there you have it! My journey around Canada <3
Ahem, it's the moment we've all been waiting for, and unfortuently, it is almost 3am your time, so an e-mail will have to do, followed by a virtual screamfest at a later date.
I will enclose the location, the dates in the location, and some stuff about the location thanks to Wikipedia!
Destination #1: Kelowna, BC - November 22, 2006 to February 21, 2007
Kelowna is located in the Central Okanagan in BC. In 2005 it had a population of 105,000 (i.e. about a tenth of the size of my home city of Calgary, AB). It's the most expensive housing market after Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria. It is often referred to as "California North," because of it's unique climate. (Yay, since I will be there in the winter!!!) Kelowna as an International Airport with frequent flights from Calgary (so maybe I can fly!!!). And there are three libraries, which is good because with no libraries, I would die. Kelowna's sister cities are Veendam, Netherlands and Kasugi, Japan. I also may be eaten by the Ogopogo, which would definately make it worthwhile.
Destination #2: Orleans, ON - February 21, 2007 to May 23, 2007
Orleans became part of the city of Ottawa in 2001. It is about 16km from downtown Ottawa. It is one of the wealthiest suburbs in Ottawa, and has about 85,000 people living there.Orleans has a sizeable French population, although it has been decreasing in recent years. The best part is, the central gathering in Orleans is Place d'Orleans, a shopping center with over 175 stores! That made me so happy. Plus it quite literally Ottawa, so there are all of the Ottawa-landmarks aswell!
Destination #3: La Pocatiere, QC- May 23, 2007 to August 22, 2007
La Pocatiere is located on the lower region of the St. Laurence river. There is a rail car manufacturing plant as well as a college and some agricultural buildings. There is also a large museum of agricultural history and life in the 1900s. But the best part of the museum is the floor dedicated entirely to the manufacturing of maple syrup. Yum. The population is a whopping 4,500 people (AHHHHH!!!!!!!). Oh, and I suppose + 12 because we'll be there. On the brigt side, it looks really gorgey, especially since we'll be there in spring! Oh and they also have a library! And their own website! OoOoh, and a MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL in August! I am so there.
\n \nSo, yup, there you have it! My journey around Canada <3\n\n",0]>
So, yup, there you have it! My journey around Canada <3
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