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Construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway Logan Olfert History 30 Mr. Alexander December 1st Olfert 1 The building of the Canadian Pacific Railway started with a dream by the first Prime Minister of Canada, John A. Macdonald. This railway would connect the vast areas of Canada and help transport people from the East and West. Building this railway would also be a great hand in moving new immigrants from the East coast to the West. After getting re-elected in 1872, Macdonald and…

potential. The concept of a roller coaster can be dated back as far as the 1400’s. According to research, the Russians were the first to have come up with the basic idea for a thrill ride. The winter months were long and the Russian people found a way to pass the time. The people would pad blocks of ice with straw and slide down icy hills…

recreation and events make it more enjoyable. It makes reason to come back to CN Tower. Wonderland usually have new rollercoaster or vehicle every two years. Brining more people to amusement park to try new vehicle. Art gallery of Ontario is offer a free pass on Tuesdays, where everyone who comes on Tuesday to look at art is free- there are no admission fee to go in. In Downtown Toronto there is always some kind of event going on – Festivals, events, concerts, etc. As long as there are a lot of…

Iditarod race has many scenic views that mushers enjoy while running through the long race. Mushers will cross the Alaskan and Kuskokwim mountain ranges, which can be some of the most difficult parts of the race (Harris 17). The Alaskan village of Nikolai is the first native village that a musher will pass through (Brown 30). Many of the checkpoints that mushers pass through are run by families and volunteers in the area (Brown 20). Some mushers will stay at checkpoints longer than others…

Chapter 5.1- Cultures of the Mountains and the Sea Geography Shapes Greek Life: The seas, land, and climates in ancient Greece shaped the lives of its citizens. Seas allowed for easy transportation and a better trading system. On land, the mountains covering Greece divided the country into smaller, independent communities. Because the land had little fertile farmland and fresh water, Greece couldn’t support a large population. The varied climate and moderate temperature in Greece also promoted…

the daily routine becomes monotonous. It becomes easy to overlook beauty, to put my headphones in, my head down, and walk right by the greatness around me. If I 'm not careful, I 'll become desensitized to the wild flowers, the trees and even the mountains themselves. I believe appreciation is a virtue, it can be trained to find beauty anywhere, or in apathy lost entirely. Some days I don…

With the lingering despair the Civil War had placed upon the nation, Charles Frazier’s "Cold Mountain" singles out a parallel journey mirrored between Inman and Ada while they evolve through perilous times while learning to survive on an uncertain journey that will promise nothing to either. Inman and Ada, navigate what is seemingly similar paths searching for life emotionally and physically, in hopes to return to each other. Inman’s journey will force him to be recognized as a deserter from the…

As we are going down the mountain I can see we are about to hit a big drop so as I raise my arms in the air we smackdown splash in ice cold water as the ride begins to stop I am shivering from the ice cold water. Dad; “So what did you think of the ride rayleen?’’ Me;”It was ok…

personal touch to a vacation than flying. Listening to music and eating are some of her favorite things to do while riding. While traveling, she packs snacks to bring with her and sometimes stop at a restaurant. Watching movies are also a way to help pass time. Conversing, reminiscing, and retelling funny stories results in precious family time. Dr. German said, “Driving long distances allows you to reconnect with your family.” Scenery is what interests her the most while traveling by car. It is…

Why do thousands of people commit part of their lives to protecting our country? Why do they run into the face of danger, risking their lives? Levi Schaffer, military personnel, completed missions involving these types of risks every day for almost three years protecting the lives of millions of Americans. Levi provided freedom and security to millions across Americans making him a true hero. As a soldier in Afghanistan, Levi risked his life every time he was on duty. When Levi Schaffer was…