Tuesday, October 23, 2007
BBC NEWS | Americas | Country profiles | Country profile: Canada
Country profile: Canada
Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia. Its population is only about one-fifth of Russia's however.
>> Here's what the BBC says about Canada.
Its good to know what the major issues are...
I'll post some photos of the Actual USA Canada border soon.
Cheers,
Sam
Monday, October 22, 2007
Day 170 Gilroe, Ireland to Gort, Ireland 18 Oct 07 - a photoset on Flickr
Here's a try at showing my photos on a blog. ... I'll need to set up a new blog side for Ireland ride for Climate for WWF Canada.
Cheers,
Sam
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Google Earth Community: Canada Ride For Climate - Biking Across Canada
Here's my new Google earth community post... it's designed for anyone looking to cycle across canada.
All comments are welcome.
Cheers,
Sam
Friday, October 12, 2007
Day 002 Vicoria to Sooke, BC 10.82km

Day 002 Vicoria to Sooke, BC 10.82km
Originally uploaded by Sam Vekemans.
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N48 23.431 W123 39.930
Sooke Sunny Shores Motel & RV Park
(Sunny Shores Resort & Marina Ltd)
5621 Sooke Rd
Sooke, BC V0S 1A0
(250) 642-5731
Sunnyshoresresort.com
Day 002 Vicoria to Sooke, BC 10.82km
I Didn't find the Trail, and I was lost ended up going the wrong way, and had a flat. .. I ended up taking a Taxie to Sooke, as i really didnt want to spend another day in Victoria, as i wanted to keep going.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/canadarideforclimate/sets/72157600592667258/
Day 001 Victoria, BC -On foot

Day 001 Victoria, BC -On foot
Originally uploaded by Sam Vekemans.
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N48 25.624 W123 22.200
Hi-Victoria
(Hosteling International Victoria)
516 Yates Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1K8,
Canada
(250) 385-4511
Day 001 Victoria, BC -On foot
Lana: Bike not ready yet
I put it together myself, and striped the threds of crank, so it needed go get to the shop.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/canadarideforclimate/501866161/
This is a test Blog
Hey this is a test blog which i posted via emailing it to the blogger.
:)
Sam
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Day 000 The Sauga to Victoria, BC 30 April 07

Day 000 The Sauga to Victoria, BC 30 April 07
Originally uploaded by Sam Vekemans.
Day 000 The Sauga to Victoria, BC 30 April 07
100_0260 -30-APR-07
Hi-Victoria
(Hosteling International Victoria)
516 Yates Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1K8, Canada
(250) 385-4511
Day 000 The Sauga to Victoria, BC 30 April 07
12 Oct 07 -This is Day 000 As Im getting ready and flying off to Victoria from my old place in Mississauga .... We call it 'The Sauga' 'cause thats where it did continue for a while.
With my stuff packed up and ready togo, with the bike all geared up and then boxed. I boxed it myself as i ran out of time with the bike shop. ... With my stuff in storage, off to the West coast to begin the Adventure.
Lana the Bike, and Jim R. Bear are set and ready for the Adventure.
Feel free to comment as you like, and check out the other sets as they become available.