Weird Places In Saskatchewan And Manitoba
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Weird Places In Saskatchewan And Manitoba
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Author : Glenda MacFarlane
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009-08-24
Weird Places In Saskatchewan And Manitoba written by Glenda MacFarlane and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-24 with Manitoba categories.
The prairie landscapes of Saskatchewan and Manitoba are often overlooked by tourists, but both provinces are more than just wheat fields and haystacks--from the supernatural to the super big, they have some of the most peculiar places in the country:- The Athabasca Sand Dunes in northwest Saskatchewan stretch for about 100 km along the shore of Lake Athabasca; in this region are over 10 species of plants that grow nowhere else in the world- The town of Gladstone, Manitoba, is a happy, happy place, and townsfolk even proved it by erecting and painting the town's roadside mascot--Happy Rock- Saskatchewan has many places named after body parts(Knee Lake, Eyebrow, Moose Jaw (or the Jaw as it's known locally), Arm River, Head Lake, Skull Creek, Elbow and Bone Creek- Lake Manitou in Saskatchewan is three times saltier than the Dead Sea, and its waters are said to have healing powers- The eskers, S-shaped formations of gravel and sand around Lynn Lake in Manitoba, were sculpted thousands of years ago by retreating glaciers Huge as Lakes Winnipeg and Manitoba might be, they're really considered a shrunken lake the remains of prehistoric Lake Agassiz, originally larger than all five Great Lakes combined The tunnels underneath the streets of Moose Jaw were used by rumrunners smuggling liquor during Prohibition- The many giant roadside attractions in Saskatchewan include Wally the Woolly Mammoth, a baseball cap, Ralph the Grasshopper, a coffee pot and cup, even hockey cards, while over in Manitoba you will find a giant easel depicting van Gogh's sunflowers, a cookie jar, a giant tricycle and Tommy the Turtle.And so much more
People Places
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Author : William R. Barry
language : en
Publisher: Regina : Canadian Plains Research Center, University of Regina 1997.
Release Date : 1997
People Places written by William R. Barry and has been published by Regina : Canadian Plains Research Center, University of Regina 1997. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Travel categories.
This book presents a thematic approach to the story behind Saskatchewan place names, including names of cities, towns, villages, post offices, school districts, railway sidings, and Indian reserves. Names of physical features are not included. Names are discussed under the following categories: First Nations; railways; people and places of the world; famous Canadians; playful names; military and war-related names; bizarre names and anomalies; names derived from the classics and the arts; and names of mysterious or unknown origin.
Weird Canadian Places
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Author : Dan de Figueiredo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-05-05
Weird Canadian Places written by Dan de Figueiredo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-05-05 with Games & Activities categories.
The Canadian landscape is home to some pretty odd sights; for example, the UFO landing pad in St. Paul, Alberta, the ice hotel in Québec City or Casa Loma, Canada's only castle. This book humorously inventories many real estate oddities found across the country. Welcome to the True North strange to see.
Weird Monuments Of Canada
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Author : Nicholle Carrière
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-04-01
Weird Monuments Of Canada written by Nicholle Carrière and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-01 with Canada categories.
If a country's large statues tell something about who they are as a people, what do Canada's large and weird roadside attractons say about us? The Hockey Stick and Puck in Duncan, BC The Tin Soldier in New Westminster, BC The Talus Balls in Edmonton, Alberta The Starship Enterprise in Vulcan, Alberta Walter the Whooping Crane in Govan, Saskatchewan The Dog River Corner Gas Set in Rouleau, Saskatchewan Biker Bear in Winnipeg, Manitoba Chuck the channel Cat in Selkirk, Manitoba The Muskoka Chair in Gravenhurst, Ontario Mosquito Eating Man in Upsala, Ontario Cow Lookout in St-Georges-de-Windsor, Quebec The Singing Frog in Quebec City, Quebec The Lobster in Shediac, New Brunswick The giant Fiddle in Sydney, Nova Scotia The Potato in OLeary, PEI Morris the Moose in Goobies, Newfoundland and Labrador The Signpost Forest in Watson Lake, Yukon The Inukshuk in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut The Igloo Church in Inuvik, NWT And SO many more!
Places Of Last Resort
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Author : J. David Wood
language : en
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Release Date : 2014-06-22
Places Of Last Resort written by J. David Wood and has been published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-22 with History categories.
Northerly locations were desperately sought out after more accessible land further south was taken up. Wood identifies the demographic characteristics of the surging population of land-seekers, showing how some aspects echoed those of earlier settlers. The northern settlers of the interwar years grappled with demanding conditions, which required new adaptations. They were supported in their efforts by politicians, bureaucrats, and religious leaders who had less than innocent reasons for endorsing what were questionable settlement experiments in unopened or abandoned areas. The book includes a series of gripping case studies to illustrate both the face of failure and what appear to have been the ingredients for success in marginal areas.
Uncle John S Bathroom Reader Weird Canada
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Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-09-10
Uncle John S Bathroom Reader Weird Canada written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-10 with Humor categories.
The Great White North is revealed as the Great Weird North in this entertaining tome from the best-selling Bathroom Reader series. Did you know that Canada was almost called Hochelaga? That’s just one of thousands of wacky facts awaiting readers in Uncle John’s quirky celebration of Earth’s second largest country. You’ll find page after page of bizarre history (like why the beaver was once classified as a fish), plus head-scratching news items (like the crook who returned to the Tim Hortons he’d just robbed to tip the workers), odd places to go (like Mr. Spock’s birthplace in a town called Vulcan), and crazy eats (like the restaurant that makes you eat in complete darkness). So whether you live in Come By Chance, Joe Batt’s Arm, Starvation Cove, or anywhere else inside (or outside) of Canada, yukon count on Uncle John to deliver a world of weirdness from all over this great country. For example: - Cow-patty bingo in Alberta (Rule #1: Wear gloves) - How to enforce the new Quebec law that requires dogs to be bilingual - The sea of Molson Golden that once shut down an Ontario freeway - The mystery of the mini earthquakes in a New Brunswick town - Why it’s illegal to kill a sasquatch in British Columbia - The Nova Scotia company that makes mattresses for cows - Saskatchewan’s Willow Bunch Giant, a real man who could lift a horse over his head - The giant fiberglass “Happy Rock” statue in--where else?--Gladstone, Manitoba And much, much more!
Nature Place And Story
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Author : Claire Elizabeth Campbell
language : en
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Release Date : 2017-08-09
Nature Place And Story written by Claire Elizabeth Campbell and has been published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-09 with History categories.
National historic sites commemorate decisive moments in the making of Canada. But seen through an environmental lens, these sites become artifacts of a bigger story: the occupation and transformation of nature into nation. In an age of pressing discussions about environmental sustainability, there is a growing need to know more about the history of our relationship with the natural world and what lessons these places of public history, regional identity, and national narrative can teach us. Nature, Place, and Story provides new interpretations for five of Canada’s largest and most iconic historic sites (two of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites): L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland; Grand Pré, Nova Scotia; Fort William, Ontario; the Forks of the Red River, Manitoba; and the Bar U Ranch, Alberta. At each location, Claire Campbell rewrites public history as environmental history, revealing the country’s debt to the power and fragility of the natural world, and the relevance of the past to understanding climate change, agricultural sustainability, wilderness protection, urban reclamation, and fossil fuel extraction. From the medieval Atlantic to modern ranchlands, environmental history speaks directly to contemporary questions about the health of Canada’s habitat. Bringing together public and environmental history in an entirely new way, Nature, Place, and Story is a lively and ambitious call for a fresh perspective on natural heritage.
The Great Canadian Prairies Bucket List
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Author : Robin Esrock
language : en
Publisher: Dundurn
Release Date : 2016-02-06
The Great Canadian Prairies Bucket List written by Robin Esrock and has been published by Dundurn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-06 with Travel categories.
Renowned travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock has explored every inch of Canada’s Prairies to craft the definitive Bucket List. From food and culture to nature and adrenaline rushes, Robin has the inspiration and information you’ll need to follow in his footsteps and discover everything Manitoba and Saskatchewan have to offer.
The Rough Guide To Canada
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Author : Tim Jepson
language : en
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Release Date : 2010-06-01
The Rough Guide To Canada written by Tim Jepson and has been published by Rough Guides UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-01 with Travel categories.
The Rough Guide to Canada is the ultimate travel guide to this staggeringly beautiful country with detailed coverage of all the top attractions. Inspired by stunning colour photography and insightful background information, discover both the urban and the wild with expert guidance on exploring everything from the glistening skyscrapers of Toronto, the restaurants of Montreal and the laid-back ambience of Vancouver, to the spectacular Niagra falls and the rolling plains of the Prairies. You'll find specialist information on a host of outdoor activities including winter sports in the Rockies, trekking through the Northwest Territories, and wildlife spotting in the country's great wilderness, complimented with full-colour sections on the National Parks and Skiing and Snowboarding. Choose what to see and do whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets. Explore every corner of this stunning country with clear maps and expert background on everything from sea cliffs and tidal bores in the Bay of Fundy to the walled Old Town in Qu�bec City. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Canada.
Going Places
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Author : Robert Burgin
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2013-01-08
Going Places written by Robert Burgin and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-08 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Successfully navigate the rich world of travel narratives and identify fiction and nonfiction read-alikes with this detailed and expertly constructed guide. Just as savvy travelers make use of guidebooks to help navigate the hundreds of countries around the globe, smart librarians need a guidebook that makes sense of the world of travel narratives. Going Places: A Reader's Guide to Travel Narratives meets that demand, helping librarians assist patrons in finding the nonfiction books that most interest them. It will also serve to help users better understand the genre and their own reading interests. The book examines the subgenres of the travel narrative genre in its seven chapters, categorizing and describing approximately 600 titles according to genres and broad reading interests, and identifying hundreds of other fiction and nonfiction titles as read-alikes and related reads by shared key topics. The author has also identified award-winning titles and spotlighted further resources on travel lit, making this work an ideal guide for readers' advisors as well a book general readers will enjoy browsing.