Admirers of historical attractions will be definitely impressed by the Alberta Legislature Building. Since its construction, it has been used for hold meetings of the Legislative Assembly. This luxurious building was built in 1913. Its exterior combines the inimitable elements in Egyptian, Greek and Roman styles. Every day, exciting excursions, during which you can sink into an atmosphere of its halls, are given …
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1. Tourists arriving to Edmonton International Airport have to consider that it isn’t connected to the city by public transport. For 15 dollars you can get to the city center by bus; taxi would cost about 4 times more. 2. Travelers who have enough time and want to visit nearby cities are recommended to use Greyhound intercity buses. Comfortable buses are ready to take passengers to any place of interest as …
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As any large-scale festival, The Edmonton International Fringe isn’t complete without an abundance of treats and colorful fairs. During the festival, city streets house a tremendous amount of attractive stores and retail shops where you can buy refreshments in addition to interesting crafts and souvenirs. Fans of modern art are recommended to visit Edmonton during the Whyte Ave Artwalk, which is attended by …
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Japanese restaurants are common in Edmonton; one of the best among them is Sakura Japanese. Such a selection of sushi and rolls will certainly inspire fans of Japanese cuisine; the restaurant also features the pleasant atmosphere. Those who prefer to tame the hunger with simpler and more familiar dishes are recommended to taste pancakes in Crepeworks. It's a great place where the whole family can relax after …
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Among the golf centers Rundle Park and the Northern Bear are worth noting. They are famous because of high quality of courses and high-class coaches. In just a few lessons beginners can learn the basics of the game and enjoy their new hobby. In the city there is a huge amount of entertainment places, where you can relax as a family. These include ultra-modern cinema The Princess Theatre and the popular World …
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Once being the largest trade center, Edmonton is known as the center of culture and the hub of many attractions. Its main symbol is the Royal Alberta Museum taking visitors since 1967 and holding a huge collection of unique items. The room of cultural exhibits introduces traditions and customs of local people. There is room of flora and fauna in the museum; its exhibition is devoted to the diversity of local nature. …
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Moving around in Canada - transportation
The transport system in Canada is very developed. The main types of land transportation are rail and road transport. By the length of her railway tracks, Canada is ranked among the leaders in the world. The length is measured at 85 thousand kilometers. But, despite this, vehicles take up most of the passenger traffic. The country is covered with many intercity bus routes. There are also bus flights to the neighboring country, the United States of America. When buying a bus pass for a certain period of time, there is a flexible charging system. The most developed road network can be found in the northern regions. Almost all tourist sites can be reached by bus. However, buses often do not go to National Parks, so you will have to rent a car or use a taxi. Renting a car is only possible if you are aged 23 and above. You will also need to provide a credit card. Renting of a car involves payment of insurance and local fees. Taxi tariffs are quite impressive. All taxis are registered and pooled in the system; payment in a taxi is strictly regulated.
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Economy roadmap of Canada
At present, Canada is one of the most developed countries in terms of economy. The standard of living of the local population of Canada is quite high, and in terms of its rates of development, may be inferior only to the United States of America. It is worth noting that such a high economic development is associated with many factors, first of all, with the location of the country. There is a huge amount of natural resources within her territory that the country uses competently. Also, Canada, during her formation, established a very close relationship with France and the United States of America, as well as the United Kingdom. This makes it possible to conduct active trade relations. It is in Canada that the United States of America sells a huge amount of products, which makes it possible to constantly raise the level of the country’s GDP.
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