Mystery City: Canada

[simwario 95]

Maybe Winsor, Ontario?

[mies 0]

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

[burwellian 16]

Montreal, Quebec
or
Toronto, Ontario?

[Fairlane500 8]

Again mies has the correct city.

 

The city is Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (pop. 213,607)

 

Saskatoon is Saskatchewan's largest city. At about 250 miles from the US border, it is one of the farthest north major cities in Canada. Saskatoon is also one of the sunniest cities in the country. Saskatoon's name was derived from a native term for a local berry.

While white settlers didn't arrive in the area until the 1880's, the Cree Indians had occupied the area for nearly 6,000 years.

 

I'll send the next city when I have mo0re time to find a picture.

[Fairlane500 8]

Okay, here's your next challenge:

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Good Luck!

[simwario 95]

Ah, let me guess it is in Nunavut?

[vidioman 21]

I'll take a wild guess here..

 

Either Iqaluit, Nunavut or Resolute, Northwest Territories... It looks far north...

[SensMan 10]

Churchill, Manitoba or Rankin Inlet, Nunavut

[Fairlane500 8]

Vidioman gets one point for the correct province: The Northwest Territories.

[Boris225 1]

Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories

Heehee, I'm proud of my work...

EDIT: That was easier than I thought it would be. I looked way too hard at first but then I found it easily the second time...

[Fairlane500 8]

Sorry to take so long.
Boris225 gets three points for the correct answer.

 

The city is Tuktoyaktuk, NWT (pop. ~1000)

 

Tuktoyaktuk is one of the numerous tourist destinations in the far north. It is accessable in the summer only by airplane, with scheduled flights from Inuvik. In winter, it can also be accessed by plowed road on a frozen river. Tourists visit Tuktoyaktuk to watch whales and explore the Arctic tundra.

 

Here is your next challenge:

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[vidioman 21]

There is a church in the middle, so it's probably in Quebec. And it looks small. I'll guess Ryoun-Noranda Quebec or Rimouski, Quebec.

[Boris225 1]

Arghhh I was at work so I couldn't get to this one in time. Damn you Vid!

Oh well, I'll try for the next one!

[yarabundi 3]

How about Chicoutimi, province of Qu

[Fairlane500 8]

Too quick vidioman! You get three points for that.

 

The city is Rimouski, Quebec (pop. 31,305)

 

Rimouski is cited on the Saint Lawrence River in Eastern Quebec. It is the regional capital of Bas-Saint-Laurent, along with being known as the Oceanographic capital of Quebec. Rimouski is unfortunately, also known for its unfortunate events. First was the sinking of the liner Empress of Ireland in the river right off from the city in 1914, which claimed nearly as many lives as the Titanic, and second was the Nuit Rouge (Red Night) of 1950, a fire that completly destroyed 1/3 of the city. Fortunately, the city has seen a comeback, and is now one of Canada's main convention sites.

 

Here is the next city:

http://www.selkirk.bc.ca/photo/depts/tourism/nelson-cityscape.jpg width=193 border=0>

[the Monkeys Uncle 35]

Is it in B.C.?

[Boris225 1]

I really don't want to say this 'cause I don't want only 3 points but that is Nelson, B.C.

EDIT: If I get 3 points can I return it and buy 5 instead???

[Fairlane500 8]

Well, thats an unfortunate prospect, but sadly, I dont feel like going back and changing points for everyone, since thats the right thing to do...

But anyways, 1 point for the Monkey's Uncle, and three to Boris225.

 

I will provide information on Nelson with my next post, in the meantime, here's the next city:

http://www.airportscanada.com/airport_images/Stephenville.jpg width=262 border=0>

This should be relatively easy.

[pizza_steve 0]

Is that Gander, NFLD

[Boris225 1]

Tell you what, since I already know this one, and it has been far too easy for me so far (through a certain little quirk I am exploiting) I will just sit this one out and let everyone else guess for a while.

EDIT: BTW, Pizza_Steve is waiting for his point...
DOUBLE EDIT: Fairlane, PM me and I will tell you what you are doing wrong, so we can make this game a little more challenging...

[bewilder2 2]

Stephenville.

BTW, don't link directly to the image, we can see the city name on the web address.

[Boris225 1]

D'oh! You found out my secret...

[Fairlane500 8]

Sorry for taking a while, I don't have that much access to computers.

First, points: pizza_steve gets one for the right province, and bewilder2 gets 3 for the right city.

 

I also believe I have two towns to give information for:

 

First is Nelson, BC (pop. 9298)

 

Founded in on mining 1897 along Kootenay Lake in Eastern B.C. Nelson todat provides mainly for tourists who come to experience the restored downtown buildings and streetcar system, along with the views and nearby historic towns and provencial parks.

 

Second is Stephenville, Newfoundland (pop. 7621)

 

Founded along St. Georges Bay on the western coast of Newfoundland, Stephenville is today one of the island's larger towns. One of the main reasons for Stephanville's size is its airport. With a 10,000 ft runway, it is able to accomadate large aircraft such as the C-5 Galaxy seen in the photo. The airport was originaly built by the U.S. during WWII on land leased from Great Britain. Today, it is often a stopover point for airliners crossing the North Atlantic.

 

Now, here's the next city (this time not given away)

[vidioman 21]

Sault Ste Marie, Ontario?

 

Trois-Rivieres, Quebec?

[joexcooldude 1]

Missauga?
Quebec City?

[simwario 95]

Sudbury, Ontario or Chicoutimi, Qu

[Fairlane500 8]

Clue Time:

Everyone so far has been guessing too far east.

[vidioman 21]

Lloydminster, Alberta/Saskatchewan? (same city, 2 provinces, from what i've heard)

Red Deer, Alberta?

[simwario 95]

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan or Fort Mc Murray, Alberta?

[Fairlane500 8]

Vidioman got the Province. The city is in Alberta.