Highways in Canada - Page 242

kwoldtimer · #**4821** Posted **Mar 7, 2016, 3:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by jeremy_haak

The streets have Germanic names thanks to the early Mennonite settlers. I imagine it was called Berlin for the same reason, though I'm not entirely sure how much connection the settlers had with Germany by that point as wikipedia says they came from Pennsylvania.

The Mennonites from Pennsylvannia arrived first, at the beginning of the 19th century. The Germans followed, from the 1830s and in substantial numbers.

Acajack · #**4822** Posted **Mar 7, 2016, 4:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by Andy6

Quebec City had a large English-speaking population from the 1770s right through the 1950s, when much of the naming of things would have occurred. It was a fairly even split through the early 19th century. The history of Quebec City in the decades following the conquest is actually quite interesting. Not as much of a "two solitudes" situation as people assume.

I actually like this kind of info. So neither Holland nor Haldimand were really British, but they were part of the British forces or régime and so their names are there as a result of that. Interesting.

Loco101 · #**4823** Posted **Mar 7, 2016, 4:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by Innsertnamehere

German names are absolutely everywhere in Kitchener, its very different than the rest of Ontario where its either french or english.

In Timmins, most of the older streets have English names and most of the newer ones have French names. But you'll also find some Italian and Finnish ones. And none of the other ethnicities seem to be represented which is odd.

Timmins is probably the least "British" city ethnically in the entire province yet so many street names are of that origin. But the oldest streets are named after types of trees and the avenues are numbers. Royalty names (King, Queen, Princess, Duke, Marquis) are only found in Porcupine which was where the first mining camp was.

Andy6 · #**4824** Posted **Mar 7, 2016, 4:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by Acajack

I actually like this kind of info. So neither Holland nor Haldimand were really British, but they were part of the British forces or régime and so their names are there as a result of that. Interesting.

The King of England wasn't "really British" either. Things weren't quite as focused on 20th/21st century concepts of nation-states then. Haldimand was a conciliator who could work "both sides of the aisle" in the Province of Canada, as a native French speaker.

Sorry, this should be more about highways!

sonysnob · #**4825** Posted **Mar 7, 2016, 2:26 PM**

I have put together a page of photos of the project to build the 412 through western Durham Region. This is the tolled highway that was formerly known as the West Durham Link, and will link Highway 401 to Highway 407 just east of Lake Ridge Road in Whitby. The new highway is scheduled to open later this spring:

http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_407-409_images/407E/Hwy412_ConstructionImages.htm

begratto · #**4826** Posted **Mar 7, 2016, 2:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1overcosc

That's what I thought originally, but I heard from a friend of a friend (who is a history professor at Queen's, so I assume he knows his stuff), that it's origin is actually from a Francophone politician in the Province of Canada legislature. I forget who.

Montreal's Guy Street is named after Étienne Guy, a Lower-Canada MNA.

Acajack · #**4827** Posted **Mar 7, 2016, 3:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by begratto

Montreal's Guy Street is named after Étienne Guy, a Lower-Canada MNA.

OK, so where did I dream up this Sir Guy Carleton thing?

Acajack · #**4828** Posted **Mar 7, 2016, 3:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Andy6

The King of England wasn't "really British" either. Things weren't quite as focused on 20th/21st century concepts of nation-states then. Haldimand was a conciliator who could work "both sides of the aisle" in the Province of Canada, as a native French speaker.

Indeed, but I am pretty sure people back then still had a pretty good idea of who "the other guy" was... That sentiment was likely stronger than it is today.

Airboy · #**4829** Posted **Mar 7, 2016, 4:28 PM**

One of the famous Ice roads is closed for a while..
Seems a truck slipped through the cracks.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/truck-plunges-deline-ice-road-1.3477869

Bluenote · #**4830** Posted **Mar 7, 2016, 4:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Airboy

One of the famous Ice roads is closed for a while..
Seems a truck slipped through the cracks.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/truck-plunges-deline-ice-road-1.3477869

Looking at the hunk of ice pushed up. It sure looks closer to 40 cm and not 100cms as Highways claimed.
Good thing fuel tankers float

Airboy · #**4831** Posted **Mar 7, 2016, 4:51 PM**

yup, I did not hear of any new weight restrictions but this will slow the haul down a bit. I never got on this road but have driven on the MacKenzie river before.

GreaterMontréal · #**4832** Posted **Mar 7, 2016, 8:36 PM**

Bonaventure expressway demolition underway

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/bonaventure-demolition-resumes-march14-1.3475715

Here is a summary of the project (ctv video)

http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/bonaventure-expressway-remake-plans-unveiled-1.2155623

1overcosc · #**4833** Posted **Mar 8, 2016, 2:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by begratto

Montreal's Guy Street is named after Étienne Guy, a Lower-Canada MNA.

Yes, that's the one Kingston's Guy Street is named after too. Jogged my memory.

middeljohn · #**4834** Posted **Mar 8, 2016, 3:13 AM**

For anyone who finds themselves with 30 min to kill, this is a great watch.

• Video Link

itom 987 · #**4835** Posted **Mar 8, 2016, 4:16 AM**

Very well done, it's neat to see the climate change as you head into Vernon.

ghYHZ · #**4836** Posted **Mar 8, 2016, 8:42 AM**

When there’s still ice out in the Gulf…..it’s nice to recall a road trip to the Magdalen Islands last summer when waters along the coast reach into the 20s. QC199 is the main road linking the Islands across the dunes and sandbars…….stretching 85km from Havre Aubert in the south to Grande-Entree in the north.

Sections of highway have had to be rerouted due to cliff erosion along the shore.

FrAnKs · #**4837** Posted **Mar 8, 2016, 1:44 PM**

Oh nice ! It's funny that you post these pictures. I just reserved my place on the ferry to get there next summer !

MolsonExport · #**4838** Posted **Mar 8, 2016, 2:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by ghYHZ

When there’s still ice out in the Gulf…..it’s nice to recall a road trip to the Magdalen Islands last summer when waters along the coast reach into the 20s. QC199 is the main road linking the Islands across the dunes and sandbars…….stretching 85km from Havre Aubert in the south to Grande-Entree in the north.

What a great set. Thanks for that!

esquire · #**4839** Posted **Mar 8, 2016, 3:00 PM**

^ Yeah, wow... that looks like a really lovely drive.

swimmer_spe · #**4840** Posted **Mar 8, 2016, 3:58 PM**

I am looking at doing an epic motorcycle ride. I plan to leave Northern Ontario and head to the Maritimes. I plan to take the ferry to Newfoundland and head to St John's. What I want o do next, is head to the northern tip of the island, catch a ferry across, and then somehow get back either through Quebec or Labrador.

What paved route can I take? I remember something about a ferry that connects down towards Quebec City.

Also, is there a ferry connecting to the France owned islands?

I know what I am doing on the mainland in the Maritimes.