Observations from my trip to Edmonton - Page 3

Coldrsx · #41 Posted **Mar 14, 2014, 9:29 PM**

^yup. OPP are nutso.

The fines are MASSIVE>.

Kokkei Mizu · #42 Posted **Mar 18, 2014, 8:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by middeljohn

Thanks for the info fellas. Wow, 2.5 days by yourself? I don't know if I would feel comfortable driving 1000+ km per day without someone else in the car to help me maintain concentration.

At first my thought was to cut through the States and check out Chicago and Minneapolis en route, as I haven't been to either of them before, but I decided that for my first cross-continent drive it needs to be the all-Canada route. Best to explore my own backyard first and all that, haha.

I listen to podcasts, music, and local radio stations. It keeps me going.

Black Star · #43 Posted **Mar 18, 2014, 4:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by feepa

Do not speed in northern ontario. The cops will get you every time!!! Ffs.

They are very good at their job.

I was given Grace and Mercy by one of their finest. (OPP)

I was in a Company marked vehicle when pulled over. I just polity asked the officer if she could cut me a break because I was driving a company vehicle. Promised to slow down.

And Walla!!!

middeljohn · #44 Posted **Apr 24, 2014, 3:43 PM**

I'm in Edmonton now! Spent 5 days behind the wheel, but was forced to spend an extra day in Thunder Bay due to a snow storm. Amazing trip. The transition from Canadian Shield to prairies was one of the most fascinating things I've ever experienced.

hilman · #45 Posted **Apr 24, 2014, 4:30 PM**

Welcome

kcantor · #46 Posted **Apr 24, 2014, 4:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by middeljohn

I'm in Edmonton now! Spent 5 days behind the wheel, but was forced to spend an extra day in Thunder Bay due to a snow storm. Amazing trip. The transition from Canadian Shield to prairies was one of the most fascinating things I've ever experienced.

welcome...

Coldrsx · #47 Posted **Apr 25, 2014, 2:17 AM**

Glad you made it... Good timing

ue · #48 Posted **Apr 25, 2014, 8:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by middeljohn

I'm in Edmonton now! Spent 5 days behind the wheel, but was forced to spend an extra day in Thunder Bay due to a snow storm. Amazing trip. The transition from Canadian Shield to prairies was one of the most fascinating things I've ever experienced.

Welcome to Edmonton!

You came just in time for the good weather to start!

middeljohn · #49 Posted **Apr 27, 2014, 12:42 AM**

Thanks fellas! I'm excited to see it still be light out at 11pm once summer arrives.

SpongeG · #50 Posted **Apr 27, 2014, 5:22 AM**

i was just in edmonton last weekend and my friend noticed and i noticed there are a lot of africans there and lots of muslims, there is even a halal mary browns

and we were in one area just west of chinatown i guess and it seemed everyone walking around was black, and lots of shops and restaurants which seemed african

anyway my friend was surprised and said they seem to have a larger black population than vancouver which they definately seem more visible in edmonton

itom 987 · #51 Posted **Apr 27, 2014, 5:56 AM**

107th Ave. has been like that for a while, even more so now then when I used to live there 10 years ago.

EdmTrekker · #52 Posted **Apr 27, 2014, 4:17 PM**

The diversity of Edmonton is beautiful and demonstrates how cosmopolitan this City is.

Hallsy's Toupee · #53 Posted **Apr 27, 2014, 6:33 PM**

I had an older relative visit from Europe. He was pleasantly surprised by the huge number of Asians - both brown and yellow - that are here now vs when he was last here. I pointed out to him that most Canadian cities and towns are similar but that the ethnic diversity was even more pronounced in Vancouver and Toronto.

middeljohn · #54 Posted **Apr 30, 2014, 9:46 PM**

Do you guys ever have Edmonton SSP meetups? I'd be interested in meeting some fellow skyscraper/geography-nerds.

EdmTrekker · #55 Posted **Apr 30, 2014, 9:55 PM**

There are some get togethers for those not hiding in the closet. I am hiding in the closet so don't attend lol. If your a beer drinker your on the right thread lol.

Coldrsx · #56 Posted **Apr 30, 2014, 10:01 PM**

Hahaha indeed.

I regularly have development pub nights and will host another soonish so keep an eye open on this site.

EdmTrekker · #57 Posted **Apr 30, 2014, 10:19 PM**

That last post is from the ringleader or for some the pack leader lol.

middeljohn · #58 Posted **Apr 30, 2014, 11:30 PM**

Cool I'll remain attentive!

Kevin_foster · #59 Posted **May 1, 2014, 5:29 PM**

Edmonton to Vancouver is about 1100km, if you go the jasper route. Fairly do-able day trip. If you leave at 6am you should be pulling into the city 12 hours later for dinner

13 hours if your bladder is small and you didn't pack snacks. Stopping in Kamloops for a sleep makes the trip super easy if you need two days. For me, timing always has hinged on how busy traffic is in the park. From Hinton to the BC border; speed limits vary from 70 to 90; single lane. So getting up early (5am); your typically past/through the park by 9ish.

kcantor · #60 Posted **May 1, 2014, 5:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by middeljohn

Cool I'll remain attentive!

not all of us are pub night fans or pack members and some of us are still happy to stay in touch with others in whatever capacity they might want to make use of.

i have forwarded my contact info to you by pm to use as you see fit.