Susanne Pacher
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Presenting: Pier 21: Canada’s “Front Door” to Millions of Immigrants
Aug 21st
I am fascinated by human stories and by intercultural connections. The immigrant experience combines both these elements. On the continuum of intercultural experiences from tourist to traveller to long-term visitor / expatriate to becoming a permanent resident in a new country, the immigrant experience involves the most extreme and intense form of cultural interchange, and often confrontation. As an immigrant myself, I have experienced first-hand the effects of culture shock and it took me about 4 years to really settle emotionally in my new home country of Canada.
Along these lines, here is an interview with Maria McGowan, Communications Manager for More >
Travel Guide – Canada
Jul 23rd
Canada – my chosen home country. Canada is the second largest country on the planet and its dimensions are truly huge, it spans nearly 7700 km from east to west. Nearly 90% of its population congregate within 100 km of the US border. Canada’s climate can be a bit harsh in the winter, but the summers tend to be hot and intense. Officially Canada is a bilingual country with Quebec being the center of francophone life. Canada’s native cultures have left an imprint all across the country.
Canada is composed of numerous provinces and territories, including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New More >
Presenting: Ottawa – Canada’s Capital and An Exciting Travel Destination
Jul 19th
In anticipation of my upcoming trip to Ottawa next weekend I have started to do some research and contacted Ottawa Tourism. Ottawa, as Canada’s capital, is one of Canada’s most popular travel destinations and it has a great variety destinations, activities and events to offer.
I had an opportunity to talk with Jantine Van Kregten from Ottawa Tourism who was kind enough to give me a great general overview of things to see and do in Ottawa.
1. Please provide us with some general information about Ottawa. How large is the city, where is it located, what is the weather like?
Ottawa is More >
