The badlands were named by early French explorers who termed their steep-sloped mesas (flat-topped mountains) and deep, winding gullies as “bad lands to cross.” Don’t miss a chance to camp and explore this otherworldly landscape. Are there Badlands in Alberta? Spanning east from Drumheller to the Saskatchewan border and south to the United States, this […]
Author: Darrel Pratt
When Did Oil Crash In Alberta?
Beginning in June 2014, the record high volume of worldwide oil inventories in storage—referred to as a global oil glut—caused crude oil prices to collapse at near ten-year low prices. When was the oil bust in Alberta? Job creation in the province of Alberta is expected to top the nation this year (though it wasn’t […]
Do You Get A Reading Week At Cambridge?
Cambridge SU has been campaigning for a reading week and full Freshers’ Week for several years, and this work is reaching its final stages. Does the UK have reading week? (UK, Canada) A week during a university’s term where no teaching takes place, generally so that students may prepare for tests. A mid-term break. Does […]
Does Montreal Have Air Pollution?
The air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may experience minor to moderate symptoms from long-term exposure. The air has reached a high level of pollution and is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Is Montreal air polluted? With its year round clean air average, those living in Montreal are subject to breathing […]
Do They Teach In French In Montreal?
Montreal is a multilingual city in Quebec, a province where French is the official and majority language. McGill is an English-language university in this context. All classes and course materials are given in English. Is school in Montreal taught in French? Expat parents should note that the main language of instruction in most of Montreal’s […]
Are There Any Glaciers In Alberta?
The icefields and mountain glaciers of Alberta are situated on the continental divide and the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Alberta’s glaciers are concentrated here for two primary reasons: They form at the highest elevations, where temperatures are coolest. How many glaciers are in Alberta? Glacierized Area Size Range (km2) Glacier Count (n) […]
Are Dogs Allowed In Ottawa Parks?
Parks which are not signed with a more restrictive designation will permit dogs off-leash but always under control. Such parks must have sufficient space to allow dogs to run off-leash without interfering with other park patrons. Is Ottawa park dog friendly? Ottawa County Parks & Recreation welcomes dogs to most of its properties! A few […]
How Much Does Student Housing Cost Ottawa?
How much does a student room cost in Ottawa? The cost of a room in a shared flat or residence ranges from $380 onwards. The average price is usually around $950, although it can also go up to $1,760 depending on its location and characteristics. How much does it cost to live in Ottawa as […]
What Is My Uottawa Username?
Your username is the same as your uoAccess ID, which is generally the short name before your @uOttawa.ca e-mail address (e.g. jsmit000). What is uOttawa access ID? Your uoAccess ID is the short name before your @uOttawa.ca email address (e.g.: jsmit000). How do I log into my uOttawa email? Accessing your @uOttawa.ca email account for […]
Can I Use My Montreal Opus Card In Quebec City?
Uh, Québec and Montréal now both have the Opus card. And you can indeed use the same card, but the fare structure is different, so you have to load Québec fares onto your Montréal Opus card. How much is the bus in Quebec City? There are six bus routes that offer transport throughout Old Québec, […]