The Great Canadian Skyline Thread! II - Page 401

kw5150 · #**8001** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 3:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by GernB

Another dumb question. I understand that the LRT misses the U of C campus because the uni didn't want a station there. But was it ever considered to swing it further to the west to have it near the Foothills complex? Seems like it might have been a good idea, it's a major destination and employment centre.

The LRT station is right there in the picture!!!

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Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

Northwest Calgary...

http://workabove.com/gallery-categories/cities-and-towns/

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Originally Posted by GernB

Another dumb question. I understand that the LRT misses the U of C campus because the uni didn't want a station there. But was it ever considered to swing it further to the west to have it near the Foothills complex? Seems like it might have been a good idea, it's a major destination and employment centre.

Chadillaccc · #**8002** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 3:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by Nouvellecosse

Why in the name of time wouldn't the university want a station there?

There are two LRT stations at the University. University Station and Brentwood Station.

Here's another nice shot from workabove...

http://workabove.com/gallery-categories/cities-and-towns/

VIce · #**8003** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 3:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

There are two LRT stations at the University. University Station and Brentwood Station.

Three when you consider that McMahon Stadium is owned by the University, although Brentwood serves the University Research Park more than the University proper.

Boris2k7 · #**8004** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 3:21 AM**

Not sure, but GernB could be referring to the original plan to have the LRT run right through the campus and have a station under Mac Hall.

TallBob · #**8005** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 9:17 AM**

That's one of the best DT Calgary shots anybody's posted!

isaidso · #**8006** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 11:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by GernB

Always thought Canadian universities were very, very far behind American ones when it comes to on campus housing. Certainly that's the case here where the uni has about 9000 students, but room on campus for only about 1000 in a city of less than 100,000.

Someone from Winnipeg mentioned that this is more of a western Canadian phenomenon. Schools in the east tend to have large on campus populations. In smaller cities/towns, I'd say most of the student body lives on campus. Acadia, Bishops, Mt. Allison, etc. Even at bigger schools in bigger cities like Saint Mary's, about half the student body live on campus.

This goes a long way in explaining why campus life is far more developed out east. Things like fraternities/sororities are more prevalent and attendance at varsity sports noticeably higher.

MolsonExport · #**8007** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 3:37 PM**

Where I work (UWO) the university guarantees residency to any 1st year student accepted. The place is a never-ending expansion of residential halls. Compared to my alma mater (Concordia) which had a piddling 131 places (Hingston Hall).

phesto · #**8008** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 3:50 PM**

hovering and streaming by Shannon Leigh Photography, on Flickr

Calgarian · #**8009** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 4:50 PM**

Gorgeous Vancouver shot!

Beedok · #**8010** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 5:26 PM**

Looks massive!

Chadillaccc · #**8011** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 6:00 PM**

Vancouver's Turn is going to look incredible and add sooo much to the skyline from that view!

Rico Rommheim · #**8012** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 6:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by phesto

hovering and streaming by Shannon Leigh Photography, on Flickr

My favourite skyline in the ROC. By far.

The photo is brilliant.

caltrane74 · #**8013** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 6:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rico Rommheim

My favourite skyline in the ROC. By far.
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I'll take Calgary or Toronto over Vancouver if it's just buildings/skyline like it is in that photo. If it's about setting, then yes, Vancouver wins hands down, and without a single doubt.

Beedok · #**8014** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 7:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rico Rommheim

My favourite skyline in the ROC. By far.

The photo is brilliant.

Is that a joke about how Chinese Vancouver is? (Republic of China RoC.)

(Rest of Canada RoC doesn't make any sense unless you define what it's the rest vs. as the term gets used all the time for Toronto and Quebec and fairly often for every other part of the country.)

MolsonExport · #**8015** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 7:15 PM**

I've heard the term ROC a billion times (but then I am from Quebec), but never outside of media have I heard the word "hoser" (which apparently is as Canadian as Maple Syrup and Calgary Stampede threads).

Chadillaccc · #**8016** Posted **Jan 7, 2014, 7:16 PM**

He means his favorite skylines are Montreal and Quebec City, so Vancouver is his favorite in the ROC outside of Quebec.

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Originally Posted by MolsonExport

I've heard the term ROC a billion times (but then I am from Quebec), but never outside of media have I heard the word "hoser" (which apparently is as Canadian as Maple Syrup and Calgary Stampede threads).

I actually just used the word hoser for the first time ever on Friday night. I don't know why, and I don't remember the context

Just Canadian autopilot I guess!