Feb 25 2008
Beware of Canada
The Australian government has some scary advice for Aussies traveling to Canada, including:
Alberta and British Columbia are also subject to avalanches.
I guess that’s why Vancouver and Edmonton are such ghost towns.
Bush and forest fires can occur any time in Canada.
Why yes, Toronto was, like, totally leveled by the last one.
My favorite piece of advice is:
Australians are advised to maintain a safe and legal distance when observing wildlife, including marine animals and birds. You should only use reputable and professional guides or tour operators and closely follow park regulations and wardens’ advice.
So if you see a red-red-red robin come bob-bob-bobbin’ along in a Windsor park, you better duck into a shelter until a warden tells you it is safe.
I have been across the border countless times and I had no idea I was in such danger!
(From my friend Robin Smith’s blog)
Tom,
Its far worse than you think. Cross the bridge and you might be in mortal danger. We have dangers greater than those of Detroit. Canada is a very scary place. We also have terroists, communists, immigrants and a whole host of other unmentionable things. be warned…..
Driving is dangerous too. If you drive down Highway 401 from Windsor to London, you’ll see the signs that warn: “Speed kills. Slow down.”