I love Canada! (specifically Windsor, Ontario)

enlightenment06 · #1 08-04-2003, 11:52 AM

Hey everyone. I was in Detroit for my fraternity's convention this past weekend, and a few of us took the opportunity to go into Canada. It was my first time in Canadam, and I was very excited to go. Windsor, Ontario is definitely a very cool place from what I saw. Granted, I was there only for a few hours, but even the vibe of Windsor was very different from what I'm used to in the U.S. AND they have universal healthcare (although 15% sales tax) Canada definitely gets props from me.

Shout outs to everyone from Canada and big ups to anyone from Windsor. Ya'll got a cool city.

phi sig girly · #2 08-04-2003, 11:54 AM

yeah canada is awesome! i lived in toronto for about 7 years...sometimes i miss living there...its a beautiful country

sigtau305 · #3 08-04-2003, 11:59 AM

I know some people who went to Windsor. they tell me it's a great place. I might have to go up there one day.

RedAngel · #4 08-04-2003, 01:35 PM

Windsor is a fun place. I have family in Detroit and I used to go to Windsor whenever I went there to visit. You are right the vibe is different.

Lady Pi Phi · #5 08-04-2003, 02:07 PM

I'm glad you had a great time in Canada!

But if you think Windsor is fun, you need to come to Toronto or Montreal or Vancouver!!!

P.S 15% tax does suck, but it's not like that everywhere. Alberta has the lowest tax rate in Canada, and no PST.

Sistermadly · #6 08-04-2003, 04:48 PM

Canada rocks - I'm so glad to call it my new home! And you're right: the vibe north of the border is really different, but vive la difference!

Tom Earp · #7 08-04-2003, 11:19 PM

Never been to Canada, but a lot of TV and Movies are made there! Looks Neat!

Reminds me of an Old London Somethimes!

PurdueGirlie · #8 08-05-2003, 12:44 AM

I live about a half hour from Windsor and it's a great place to hang out, especially on weekends! Lots od bars and clubs, and of course the casino. There really is something for everyone.

And the drinking age is 19. Bless those Canadians. Hehe...

PiKA2001 · #9 08-05-2003, 11:19 AM

Windsor is about a 5 minute drive from campus, so obviously I been there many many times. I kind of quit going once I hit 21 though. Well, school starts in a few weeks so I'll be once again making many Canada trips with the guys that are underage here in the states!

CutiePie2000 · #10 08-05-2003, 11:20 AM

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Originally posted by PurdueGirlie
And the drinking age is 19. Bless those Canadians. Hehe...

FYI: It's 18 in Quebec and Alberta.

bafromkc · #11 08-05-2003, 03:48 PM

In the summer, before we were 21 my buddies from home and I would go up to windsor for a couple nights every summer. We always had a blast. We would just get hammered and make complete fools out of ourselves. it was a great time. I haven't been back in a little while but I would definitely go back, its a cool town.

DeltAlum · #12 08-05-2003, 04:05 PM

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Originally posted by Sistermadly
Canada rocks - I'm so glad to call it my new home! And you're right: the vibe north of the border is really different, but vive la difference!

Ah! But when you're in Detroit, Windsor is South of the border!

Otherwise, you're right. Canada Rocks. Great place, great folks.

(I remember years ago when the Society of Professional Journalists were meeting in Detroit and the headline on their daily magazine/update was "South of the border, down Canada Way." I thought that was really cute.

CatStarESP4 · #13 08-05-2003, 05:17 PM

I have been to Montreal twice, Quebec City and Toronto (brief visit)! There are very beautiful cities.