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Canadian Cities

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Calgary is located in western Canada. The city is the largest in the province of Alberta. Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. contains valuable tech resources. It occupies the South-west Canada. Name of the province was named after Queen Victoria's fourth daughter, Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. The town's name derives from the eponymous Calgary Scottish harbor. A very long time the city was among the lagging cities. The presence of minerals, agricultural development has brought a number of the first cities Canada. Now this is a modern metropolis, occupies first place among the other cities to develop.

High rates ensures that the major means of communication. One of the airport received the title of "Cargo Airport of the year North America 2002 ". A large army of scientists and engineers provides the stable development of oil refining, food and chemical industries. The industrialization of the city did not affect the environment. Clear water and air-esteem Calgary. Perched on a mountain backdrop, Calgary skyscrapers occupy its central part.

They are business centers of different companies. A large proportion of urban land is comfortable houses surrounded by parks. Calgary is a Winter ski resort. The combination of high quality mountain trails, a variety of slopes, sunny weather (Alberta is the sunniest province in Canada) can take a leader among ski resorts in the world. The most visited tourist resort destination Banff is located two hours drive from the city. In 1988, the Calgary became the capital of the XV Olympic Winter Games. The versatile life of the city not tour leaves time for boredom. Cosmopolitan city is reflected in a large variety of religious faiths. The cultural life is represented by an abundance of theaters, museums, theaters, exhibition halls, attract visitors with its diversity. For those who enjoy outdoor activities and entertainment provided by various sports clubs and racetracks. Children amusement park, available in the city zoo. If you are lucky, you will be able to witness annual rodeo Calgary Stampede. It begins in the second week of July and continues throughout the week and a half. This is a parade of local culture. Cowboy theme permeates the national culture, it is the Life motif. 'Texas in Canada' the informal name of Calgary.

Fosnavage

Posted by on December 1, 2020 (Comments Closed)as ,

For example, a convenient place for a check-dive is located near the lighthouse Vigra. It is located in the southwestern part of the island. In the ruins of the lighthouse outbuildings can hide from the wind during the preparing to dive. Depth from 3 to 18 meters. Weak current in the south-west. Underwater kelp forests, many urchins and crabs.

Visibility 10-15 meters. Molde One day, our stay in alesund, we decide to go to the next city Molde. Molde for lush greenery and rose gardens, called "the city of roses." And yet he is known by the international jazz festival held annually in mid-July. In addition to the city, we are still interested Eresfjorden, in the vicinity of Molde, with its waterfall Mardalsfossen. This waterfall is the highest continuous vertical cascade in Northern Europe – 297 meters. Guidebooks recommend visiting a waterfall in the period from June 20 to August 20.

At this time, he is the most spectacular show. Machines can be placed on specially adapted area in the woods near the waterfall, and then have to go "feet on pebbles," two miles uphill. But the spectacle is worth it, believe me. After a few days stay in alesund and we moved to the island in a hotel in the city Bergsoyd Fosnavag, that would be closer to the next target of our journey – the island of Runde. In Fosnavage in a bookstore, we bought the new charts (to replace old damaged). They very helpful in the planning of dives.