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These friends are currently moving home to Nova Scotia after 30 years employed in Alberta. Working for decades in the Canadian West is a familiar story for those of us born out of the province, but especially those from the stunning Maritime provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. I'm sad to see them go, but we will visit them someday soon. I'm also a bit jealous of their cross-Canada travels, a dream many of us Canadians possess although the east west trip alone is about 8000 kilometers. (This reminds me dear Canadian friends, did you know you can now buy Terry Fox's shoes?!!)
Their trip is more necessity than tourism, but like many Canadians choosing not to travel to the US this year, it's an opportunity and the right time to explore a corner or two of Canada's 10 million square kilometers. This summer, our new federal government initiated the Canada Strong Pass, so Canadians (especially young Canadians) can experience our country by rail. There's so much to marvel at here at home.
For US friends interested in visiting "The [Forever] True North Strong and Free" this summer, there are many wonderful places to see and experience. And if you find yourself in Saskatchewan, you must get the t-shirt, AND if you want a unique, some-say-weird, one-of-a-kind experience, visit my favourite Saskatchewan oddity. If you dare. ;)
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Codex:
The first thing that popped into my head is the movie Dark city. It's like an entire country ripped itself away from the rest of the world floating in space.
All I know about Saskatoon is that it's flat. Will have to look at the rest of the links later.
Why are people moving away from Alberta?
Excellent T-shirt! and yes, the tourism folks nailed it. lol
Welcome back to NS, friends-of-DBS :)
I like your [Forever] insertion. One of my fondest memories was our road trip from Ontario to Alberta and BC in 2000. We took out time and loved it.
The trees look gnarly, man. I'd go!
sorry about above -
I love the T-shirt. I can't spell well and this one really messes me up. As a US (unfortunately) citizen I have only traveled eastern Canada. When I was a travel agent 100 years ago I planned a beautiful trip for a young couple to travel across Canada by VIA rail. This trip looked so fantastic. They brought me a gift upon their return so I guess it was fantastic for them. All I know about Saskatchewan is that there was a song in the 70s/80s called Runnin' Back to Saskatoon. (sp?) By the Guess Who or Burton Cummings. (yes I'm old DB)
I've only been on the Western side of Canada (two different trips to the Vancouver area). Many other places are on my bucket list.
Saskatoon is a beautiful city. Many people move to Alberta from other provinces for work and once they retire, some return to their home provinces, especially those from the Maritimes.
I LOVE NS. *jealous face*
Thank you, and I'm so glad you had a great time.
Gnarly is the right word. Insert Gen X fist bump here.
I forgot about that song. Thank you for the reminder and I love that they brought you a gift upon their return.
Mine too, including Vancouver and Vancouver Island.
Codex: Ah. A few friends went to Alberta for work related reasons but suddenly left within a couple of years. Thought it might have something to do with Alberta's policies.
Oh yes, that happens too, typically in health care and post-secondary academia. Sigh.
I'm curious. What were Alberta's policies?
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