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My friends and I are planning to go to Montreal from Ottawa with a black SUV. The trip will take us two weeks because on the way there, were going to be stopping by at places. During the road, most of the time was snowing, so we drove slowly. We all took turns driving. We had lots of fun visiting our friends and going shopping. We shopped at the biggest mall in Montreal called Carrefour Laval, which is located in Laval. My friends and I would all love to do another road trip again. The restaurants and hotels that we ate and stayed at were well served.

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Canada Natural Resource

Canada is one of the world’s leading exporters of minerals and mineral products.

Canada continues to be the world’s leader in the production of potash and uranium. It ranks in the top five countries for the production of aluminum, cadmium, chrysotile, cobalt, gypsum, magnesium, molybdenum, nickel, platinum group metals, salt and zinc.

Canada is one of the largest mining nations in the world, producing more than 60 minerals and metals.

Three quarters of Canadian mineral production is accounted for by Ontario (27%), British Columbia (18%), Saskatchewan (16%) and Quebec (14%). As well, Canada has a mining presence in every province and territory.

Uranium mines use limestone to neutralize the acids used to leach out of rocks. This feasibility study might lead to a joint venture with CAMECO to develop this property, potentially generating up to 300 new jobs. This project is funded by Western Economic Diversification Canada.

Canada Urban Land Use

Cities are dependent on surrounding lands for food and other resources. As urban areas have grown, the populations of the countryside are at rapid rates.

In Canada, over 80% of the population lives in cities or urban areas, one of the highest percentages in the world. Most new immigrants settle in urban areas, making this number likely to grow. Canadian urban issues also include urban regulation and monitoring of land use.

Canada's Urban Land Use in Canada: yellow

Canadian Culture Literature

During our trip to Rockland, we learned a lot about the Canadian literature. Canadian literature is divided into French and English language speaking, which are rooted in the literary traditions of France and Britain. However, this literature has become distinctly Canadian. Canada’s literature, written in English or French, often reflects the Canadian perspective on nature, life, and Canada’s position in the world. Canadian literature is often categorized by region or province, by the status of the author and by literary period.

Real Restaurants in Montreal

The restaurant that we stopped by to eat was Kanda Sushi. It's located downtown Montreal. Kanda Sushi is a Japanese restaurant that charges from $30-$40. The other restaurant we stopped at was Kam Fung. This restaurant is in Chinatown. It charges from $15-$30.

Real Accommodations in Montreal

In Montreal, there is a Clarion Hotel & Suites located downtown Montreal. The hotel amenities includes the exercise room, sauna, hot tub, French restaurant lounge, and room service is available. The Clarion also offers babysitting, parking, wireless high-speed Internet, free coffee, newspapers, free local calls, safety deposit coin-operated laundry facilities, and laundry service. Staying here per night cost $82.39USD.

Quebec Agriculture

The population in the southern part of Quebec developed in fine soils of the lowlands and the moraine covered by the Appalachian region. The lowlands are used largely for producing grains for dairy industry. Tobacco, was grown on sandy soils in the north of Montreal, vegetables were grown in the area of muck soil of Montreal, and apples were produced on the slopes of the Monteregian Hills. The Gaspé Peninsula and the Canadian Shield region provide limited opportunities for agriculture because the soil is poor and the growing season is too short. The lowlands are used largely for producing grains and for dairy industry.

Quebec Natural Vegetation

The geological events of Quebec has been influenced by the last glaciation that ended over 10,000 years ago and covered most of Quebec in giant sheets of ice. In the last 3000 years, Quebec's main vegetation zones were established. The three main geological regions in Quebec is the igneous plains of the Canadian Shield, the Appalachians in southern Quebec and the St. Lawrence Lowlands that lie between them.

The Canadian Shield is quite flat and punctuated by higher relief of mountain ranges such as the Laurentian in southern Quebec. The topography of the Shield has been shaped by glaciers.

Tundra is a vegetation zone associated with arctic and alpine areas of the Canadian Shield. This vegetation endures the harshest of climates, the annual temperature in this zone is -8°C. In the summer, the natural inhabitants of this zone consist of about 500 plant species. The tundra covers about 24% of Quebec.

The Boreal forest overlaps with the deciduous forest that lies in the mixed forest zone. The transitional of this zone creates a diversity of habitats which results in high number of plant (1000) species. The inhabitants include beaver, black bear and moose. The mixed forest zone covers 11.5% of Quebec.

Ontario Natural Vegetation

Soil texture and composition often vary significantly even within a small area and greatly affect the distribution of plant species. Some parts in the southern Ontario were formerly the beds of lakes formed by glacial melt water. The soils derived from lake-bed which deposits generally fine-textured and rock-free. The rivers in front of or under the melting glacier deposits large quantities of sand and gravel that still affect modern soil texture.

Bedrock geology is a major factor, because the underlying rocks are generally the parent material of the mineral component of the soil. Most of Ontario south of the French and Mattawa rivers is underlain by sedimentary rocks, and most of these rocks are high in calcium and magnesium, producing fertile soils.

Glacial ice covered Ontario as recently as 15,000 years ago, and so our flora is a relatively new phenomenon. As most recent continental glacier melted and the Ontario's climate underwent a series of changes, plant species gradually migrated northward. In some cases, isolated populations of species characteristic of more northern or western regions represent earlier stages in Ontario's vegetation. About 9000 years ago, the narrow zone of the arctic species is believed to have existed adjacent to it, with coniferous forests. Boreal Forest covered a zone where deciduous forests prevail today.

Ontario First Nations people

Ontario's first peoples arrived about 10 000 years ago, during the last ice age. The European explorers encountered the Iroquois and Algonquin descendants of those first migrants in the 17th century. In 1996, Ontario had over 141 000 people of Aboriginal, Metis or Inuit origin.

First Nations people in Quebec

There are approximately 1% of First Nations people in Quebec. The Iroquois nation has more than 20,000 members in Quebec. This community has four schools, including two high schools, a radio station, a newspaper (The Eastern Door), a hospital managed by the community and a Caisse Populaire with assets over 50 million dollars. The Mohawks claimed that the Oka village remains an event relation to the Mohawks and non-Native people in Quebec. .

Hawkesbury and Rockland

Hawkesbury

The hotel in Hawkesbury is the Best Western L'Heritage. The amenities in the hotel includes complimentary newspaper, 24 hour front desk, express check out, elevator, wheelchair accessible, free parking, meeting facilities, banquet facilities, interior corridor, and high-speed Internet access. The bed and breakfast for spring flow Acres can cost for Queen bed for $85 and double beds for $75. The amenities includes smoking allowed, pets are allowed, wheelchair accessible, children allowed, and bath available. The near by attractions there are Art Galleries, Museums, Theatre, Casinos, and Whale Watching. On the way there we stopped by Valentino's Restaurant to eat dinner. The accommodation there includes apartments, hotels, camping, bed and breakfast, houseboats, and motels. We drove to Hawkesbury in the afternoon and the wind chill was -14°C, and the precipitation was cloudy with flurries. The restaurants in Hawkesbury are Le Vieux Chateau and Prestige Restaurant. Le Vieuz Chateau serves beer, chicken, lasagna, mozzarella, pepsi, pizza, poutine, ribs, and salad soups.

Rockland

The attractions in Rockland are zoos, aquariums, and the Maple Sugar Shacks. During our drive, the climate for wind was 7km/h, precipitation was mostly cloudy 27°F, and the wind chill was 27°F. The Comfort Inn Hotel cost $109.95 USD per night. The amenities include family rooms, fitness center, meeting rooms, non-smoking rooms and room service. The Lime Rock Inn for bed and breakfast cost from $135 - $229. The amenities in the room include the alarm clock, fireplace, internet service, data port, hot tub/whirlpool tub, and private entrance. During our trip we went to two restaurants, Bella's restaurant and Themis Pizza. At Bella's Restaurant we ate Grilled Chicken that cost $8.95, Grilled Shrimp $9.95, Grilled Italian Sausage $8.95, and Soft Drinks $1.50. The service was really good. They were really nice, we were all well served. At Themis Pizza we ate a Cheeseburger that cost $5.95, Steak & Cheese, and a drink $1.20. The service at this restaurant was really polite. We were all served really well.

Map and Itinerary

Day 1-3:
We will be driving from the Ottawa Parliament building to Rockland. The drive is 43 km long to get to the town of Rockland. We will be staying here for three days at the Cartier Place Suite Hotel. On the way there, there is a Rockland campsite, which is at 38 km. There's also a restaurant called Bella's Restaurant that we will be stopping by. The attractions in Rockland are zoos, aquariums, and the Maple Sugar Shacks.

Day 4-6:
From Rockland, we will be heading down to Hawkesbury. This will take a 68 km drive. On the way there, there are four campsites. The campsites are Camping Peanut, Camping, Camping a la Rochelle, and the Parc Municipal de L'Original. We will then stop by the Prestige Restaurant to eat. We will be staying here for two days at Best Western L'Heritage Hotel. The attractions here are the Historic Sites, Interpretive Centers, Museums, Parks, and Gardens. The hotel provide sleeping accommodations on a room or suite and features a desk for customer service. Each guest room has a private bath or shower. Many hotels in Hawkesbury have pool, exercise room or sauna.

Day 7-11:
My friends and I will be leaving Hawkesbury to head down to Vaudreuil and stay for four days at the Chateau Vaudreuil Hotel. This trip would take 61 km. We will be stopping on the way to eat at the Valentine Restaurant in Vaudreuil. There are three campsites here, which are Voyageur Provincial Park, Camping Trans-Canadian, and the Parc d'Oka . The Chateau Vaudreuil is a 4-Diamond 5 Star luxury hotel. The Chateau Vaudreuil Hotel features restaurant, safe deposit box, golf, pool, room service, laundry, 24 hour front desk, hairdryer, and parking.

Day 12-14:
Finally we are going to Montreal. We will be staying here for 3 days then going back to Ottawa. From Vaudreuil to Montreal it will take us a 47 km drive. On the way there, we will stop at the restaurant Kam Fung in Côte-Vertu to eat. We will all be staying at the Hampton Inn Hotel in Dorval. The accommodation in the Montreal hotels have air conditioner, kitchen, stove, toaster, microwave, cable TV with pay movies, hairdryer, iron, wireless internet, and room service. The attractions in Montreal are shopping, nightlife, events, festivals, family travel, historic churches, scenic views, sports/activities, and the fish market. During our trip the climate for wind was 19km/h, the wind chill was 3°, and it was snowing so we had to drive slow.

Ottawa to Rockland: 43km
Rockland to Hawkesbury: 68km
Hawkesbury to Vaudreuil: 61km
Vaudreuil to Montreal: 47km

Introductory

Hi, my name is Jessy and i will be road tripping down to Montreal from Ottawa with five of my friends. My friends that are coming with me are Carlin, Karry, Isabella, Caren, and Amanda.

Carlin and I have known each other since we were little. We are both the same age.







Karry is my best friend, I have known her since i was in elementary school.












Isabella, Caren and Amanda I met them when I was in school.































We will be going to Montreal with a black SUV, for two weeks. Then were going back to Ottawa.







My friends and I are going to Montreal for shopping and to visit some friends.