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Old Posted May 18, 2013, 7:48 PM
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I haven't been as active in the forum lately, mainly because I've been so busy rediscovering my amazing city!

Anyone here loves cupcakes? I freaking LOVE cupcakes! I was walking along St-Denis street in Montréal and bumped into this amazing cupcake shop called D liche.

http://www.dliche.ca/en/

Their cupcakes are OMGSOGOOD and the staff is super friendly. I recommend the triple chocolate one. It's delicious!

Address:

3964A St.Denis
Montreal, Qc
H2W 2M2



http://www.dliche.ca/en/portfolio/cupcakes-galore-3/
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Old Posted May 18, 2013, 8:01 PM
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Piknic Eletronik starts tomorrow!

For those who don't know what it is:

Looking for something festive to do this weekend? Piknic Électronik is a great place to meet up and enjoy beautiful summer weather, a stunning view of the city and quality electronic music, all in a friendly, welcoming environment. Only a 5-minute ride from downtown Montréal, the Parc Jean Drapeau site offers a refreshing alternative to the heat of the city, without having to leave it.

Piknic Électronik is an innovative weekly event that indulges audiences while constantly proposing new discoveries. With electronic music at the core of its mission, Piknic aims to open up the genre by offering an immersive social experience. Defined by its specialized yet accessible programming, Piknic Électronik knows how to please both electronic enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Local and international talent tag team on the two stages, each offering a unique atmosphere in a distinct setting


http://piknicelectronik.com/en/

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Hey Rob Ford. I am a tourist, new in Toronto. Can you tell me where i can score some rocks?
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The Italian architecture magazine DOMUS has profiled the Fogo Island Inn.

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One of the most beautiful video of Newfoundland I've seen in a while ! WOW

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Hey Rob Ford. I am a tourist, new in Toronto. Can you tell me where i can score some rocks?
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Old Posted May 27, 2013, 7:55 PM
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Awesome expose from CBC:

http://www.cbc.ca/nl/features/fogo/
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Old Posted May 28, 2013, 1:18 AM
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I find the new tourism videos of Quebec city pretty cool & inspiring

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I suppose those QC ads aren't targeted at Europeans. They live in Europe; if they're to travel across the pond it's to see north America not another version of themselves. Likewise, I'm not going to travel to a European city that champions how north American they are.
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Old Posted May 28, 2013, 3:44 AM
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Yes indeed. Europeans don't give of shit of ''old stone'', but they do enjoy the old city aswell.
They just feel to be at home.

These ads are for Americans apparently.

Hence, as I am a huge fan of European architecture, it's a nice place for me to walk !
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I'm a big fan of old European architecture as well. I heard Boston is a great city for that as well, but haven't been. That said, the best European architecture I've seen thus far in north America has been Mexico City and Quebec City.
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I'm a big fan of old European architecture as well. I heard Boston is a great city for that as well, but haven't been. That said, the best European architecture I've seen thus far in north America has been Mexico City and Quebec City.
I will never forget a conversation years ago with a very U Brit who, when I asked if he planned to visit QC while in Canada, sniffed "if I wish to see French Provincial, I'll go to France".
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That's awesome, AND beautiful!
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Wow that's badass! I wish Alberta would go harder with tourism advertising like NFLD does though. We have so many incredible and diverse/unique landscapes in this province, too many for them all to not be showcased. The badlands, the mountains, the springs, the dessert.... I should apply for a job with tourism Alberta
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They have a bunch on the tourism Website, I just wish they didn't speak and instead just used local music or musicians playing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMbJBe91PvE

http://www.youtube.com/user/TourismNB?feature=watch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAiizyhJ_5Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttOqF3C53j0

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Wow that's badass! I wish Alberta would go harder with tourism advertising like NFLD does though. We have so many incredible and diverse/unique landscapes in this province, too many for them all to not be showcased. The badlands, the mountains, the springs, the dessert.... I should apply for a job with tourism Alberta
Travel Alberta does seem to be stepping it up a bit lately. Not sure if it was posted before, but a lot of that Calgary footage is also in this one from a little while back.

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There is also one with the Edmonton specific shots.

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I haven't been as active in the forum lately, mainly because I've been so busy rediscovering my amazing city!

Anyone here loves cupcakes? I freaking LOVE cupcakes! I was walking along St-Denis street in Montréal and bumped into this amazing cupcake shop called D liche.

http://www.dliche.ca/en/

Their cupcakes are OMGSOGOOD and the staff is super friendly. I recommend the triple chocolate one. It's delicious!

Address:

3964A St.Denis
Montreal, Qc
H2W 2M2
When you're able to make it out to Calgary, try Crave Cookies and Cupcakes, (one of their locations in trendy Kensington neighbourhood), and Buttercream Bake Shoppe (one of their locations on 17th Ave. S.W., Calgary's Red Mile -- popular street nicknamed for Calgary Flames/Stampeders). Buttercream Bake Shoppe uses real buttercream icing, while Crave uses a sugar icing (my wife asked when we were out there some time ago), but all are very good, nevertheless! If you're into doughnuts -- well, Krispy Creme is no longer in business -- but for gourmet doughnuts, there's Jelly Modern Doughnuts, also near 17th Ave. S.W.

We always have to bring some cupcakes back home to Regina at the end of our trips out there! (Doughnuts are best eaten fresh, cupcakes will survive well in a cooler for the easy 7 to 8 hour drive back!)

When you make it out to Vancouver, there's Cupcakes, or for dessert, True Confections, among tons more great dessert places! Be on the lookout for the various ice cream/gelato shoppes, too! (eg. Gelarmony, formerly Mondo Gelato, on the notable Robson St.)

Welcome and enjoy your (future) Western Canada visits!

BTW, this thread makes me want to go out and visit all these places! Thanks, everybody!

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